Kaaval (2015 film)
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Kaaval (transl. Police) is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Nagendran R., based on a true story and produced by Punnagai Poo Gheetha and Philip Sheetal. It stars Vimal, Samuthirakani and Punnagai Poo Gheetha. The film, which was initially titled Nee Yellam Nalla Varuvada,[1] began production in 2013 and released on 26 June 2015
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| Directed by | Nagendran R. |
| Written by | Nagendran R. |
| Produced by | Punnagai Poo Gheetha Philip Sheetal |
| Starring | Samuthirakani
Vimal Punnagai Poo Gheetha |
| Cinematography | N. K. Ekambaram |
| Edited by | Praveen K. L. |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar (soundtrack) Dharan Kumar (score) |
Production company | SG Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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Chandrasekar (Samuthirakani) is an honest police officer who is given an opportunity to encounter the deadliest don who is responsible for all the murders that are happening in Tamil Nadu. But during the mission, he loses Alwin Sudan, one of his most intelligent encounter specialists. Later, he realizes that their carefully planned operation was leaked to the rivals by Anbarasu (Vimal), the son of a corrupt constable (M. S. Bhaskar). Chandrasekar sketches a plan to encounter the don through Anbarasu.
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- Samuthirakani as Inspector Chandrasekhar
- Vimal as Anbarasu
- Punnagai Poo Gheetha as Amrutha
- M. S. Bhaskar as Kulasekaran
- Namo Narayana as Narayana
- Imman Annachi as Irudhayaraj
- Ashwin Raja as Anbarasu's friend
- Stunt Silva
- Singamuthu as Singaraj
- Naadodigal Gopal as Gopalaswamy
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- Senthi Kumari as Anbarasu's mother
- Venkat Subha
- Sneha in a cameo appearance
- Mannara Chopra in an item number
Nagendran, a former assistant of Seeman and Susi Ganesan announced in September 2013 that he would make his directorial debut with the project titled as Nee Yellam Nalla Varuvada named after the dialogue spoken by Santhanam.[2] Vimal, Samuthirakani recruited to play prominent characters along with Punnagai Poo Geetha, producer of this film playing the lead actress, M. S. Bhaskar, Singamuthu, Imman Annachi and Kumki Ashwin playing supporting roles.[3] Priyanka Chopra's cousin Mannara (Barbie Handa) was selected to perform an item number.[4]
G. V. Prakash Kumar was signed to produce the music, N. K. Ekambaram to handle the cinematography and Praveen-Srikanth were signed as the editors. Silva, Na. Muthukumar and Videsh were chosenas the stunt coordinator, lyricist and art director, respectively.[3] The film which was reported to be based on a real-life incident started its filming in Pondicherry, which was held in Tamil Nadu and Kerala for 60 days.[5] Nagendran revealed that the film was based on M. Phil study which revolves 34,712 murders took place from 1995 to 2014.[6] In April 2015, the film's title was changed into Kaaval as many people who saw the film, including promising directors, top industry personnel and police officials felt that the film deserved a more serious and purposeful title.[5]
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The soundtrack was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with background score composed by Dharan Kumar.
| Kaaval | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 22:42 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Producer | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |||
| G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Sakka Podu" | Na. Muthukumar | Tippu, Santosh Hariharan | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Aadu Annatha" | Lalith Anandh | Velmurugan, Maalavika Sundar, Santosh Hariharan | 3:54 |
| 3. | "Un Kannukullara" | Snehan | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Priya Himesh | 5:02 |
| 4. | "Natta Nadu Iravula" | Purachikanal | Dharan Kumar, Sanjana Divaker Kalmanje | 4:38 |
| 5. | "Aavaaram Poovukkum" | Na. Muthukumar | Megha | 4:39 |
| 6. | "Kaaval Theme" | Yazin Nizar, Santosh Hariharan, Gowtham | 0:50 | |
| Total length: | 22:42 | |||
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The film was given a "U/A" certificate by Central Board of Film Certification.[7] The film was initially slated to release on June 19 but eventually released on June 26.[8]
Critical reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics.[9] Times of India rated the film 2 out of 5 and stated that "The problem with Kaaval is that it offers nothing new in terms of story and presentation. Almost every development feels been there done that".[10] Gauthaman Baskaran of Hindustan Times rated it 1.5 out of 5 and wrote "In the end, the work turns out to be yet another addition to the list of very average movies".[11] Behindwoods wrote "To sum up Kaaval, the cops vs contract killers theme is interesting and it has some good moments when Samuthirakani is in charge. But overall, the film doesn't create the desired impact".[12] Sify wrote, "Kaaval is a pucca mass masala entertainer with action, comedy, romance, sentiments and other elements associated with big-hero films. But it manages to entertain only at few places and most of the time; the clichéd execution dilutes the intensity".[13]
However Indiaglitz praised the film stating "The film apart from its shortcomings deserves praise for its content and chilling presentation backed by deep analysis".[14] The New Indian Express wrote, "Fairly engaging in its story telling style, Kaaval seems to be a debutant director's tribute to the police force", calling it a "gripping tale about crime and retribution" and further wrote, .[15]
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