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{{Short description|2015 Indian film by Nagendran R.}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2013}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kaaval
| image = Kaaval poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = Nagendran R.
| producer = [[Punnagai Poo Gheetha]] [[Philip Sheetal]]
| writer = Nagendran R.
| starring =[[Samuthirakani]]<br />[[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]]<br />[[Punnagai Poo Gheetha]]
| music = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]<br />[[Dharan Kumar]]
| cinematography = [[N. K. Ekambaram]]
| editing = [[Praveen K. L.]]
| studio = SG Films
| released = {{Film date|2015|06|26|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Kaaval''''' ({{translation|Police}}) is a 2015 Indian [[Tamil language|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 (actor)|Vimal]], [[Samuthirakani]] and [[Punnagai Poo Gheetha]]. The film, which was initially titled ''Nee Yellam Nalla Varuvada'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vimal's next is not Neeyellam Nalla Varuvada |url=http://www.iflickz.com/2015/03/vimals-next-is-not-neeyellam-nalla-varuvada.html |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=iflickz.com |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924033342/http://www.iflickz.com/2015/03/vimals-next-is-not-neeyellam-nalla-varuvada.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> began production in 2013 and released on 26 June 2015

==Plot==
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 (actor)|Vimal]]), the son of a corrupt constable Kulasekaran ([[M. S. Bhaskar]]). Chandrasekar sketches a plan to encounter the don through Anbarasu.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Inspector Chandrasekhar
* [[Vimal (actor)|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
* TSK
* [[Senthi Kumari]] as Anbarasu's mother
* [[Venkat Subha]]
* [[Devendiran alias Deva]] as the Don
* [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] in a [[cameo appearance]]
* [[Mannara Chopra]] in an [[item number]]
{{colend}}

==Production==
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 [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nee Ellam Nalla Varuva Daa to be directed by Nagendran with Vimal and Samuthirakani is set to commen |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/nee-ellam-nalla-varuva-daa-to-be-directed-by-nagendran-with-vimal-and-smauthirakani-is-set-to-commence.html |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=behindwoods.com}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ig">{{Cite web |date=10 September 2013 |title=Vimal and Samuthirakani Comes Together |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vimal-and-samuthirakani-comes-together-tamil-news-97370.html |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=indiaglitz.com}}</ref> [[Mannara Chopra]] was selected to perform an item number.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra's cousin to dance with Vemal |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/priyanka-chopras-cousin-to-dance-with-vemal.html |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=behindwoods.com}}</ref>

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.<ref name = ig/> 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.<ref name="behind">{{Cite web |title=The movie Kaaval (aka) Kaval directed by V.R.Nagendran has great appreciation from all |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/the-movie-kaaval-aka-kaval-directed-by-vrnagendran-has-great-appreciation-from-all.html |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=behindwoods.com}}</ref> Nagendran revealed that the film was based on M. Phil study which revolves 34,712 murders took place from 1995 to 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 April 2015 |title=Vimal and 34,712 murders |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vimal-and-34-712-murders-tamilfont-news-131189.html |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=indiaglitz.com}}</ref> 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.<ref name = behind/>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kaaval
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption =
| released = 2015
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 22:42
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label =
| producer = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| prev_title = [[Idhu Enna Maayam]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Kaaka Muttai]]
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Dharan Kumar]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Naaigal Jaakirathai]]
| prev_year = 2014
| title = Kaaval
| year = 2015
| next_title = [[Manal Kayiru 2]]
| next_year = 2016
}}
}}
The soundtrack was composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] and [[Dharan Kumar]] with background score composed by Dharan Kumar.
{{Track listing
| headline = Tracklist
| total_length = 22:42
| extra_column = Singers
| title1 = Sakka Podu
| music1 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| extra1 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], Santosh Hariharan
| lyrics1 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| length1 = 3:39
| title2 = Aadu Annatha
| music2 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| extra2 = [[Velmurugan]], Maalavika Sundar, Santosh Hariharan
| lyrics2 = Lalith Anandh
| length2 = 3:54
| title3 = Un Kannukullara
| music3 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| extra3 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Priya Himesh]]
| lyrics3 = [[Snehan]]
| length3 = 5:02
| title4 = Natta Nadu Iravula
| music4 = [[Dharan Kumar]]
| extra4 = Sanjana Divaker Kalmanje
| lyrics4 = Purachikanal
| length4 = 4:38
| title5 = Aavaaram Poovukkum
| music5 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| extra5 = [[Megha (singer)|Megha]]
| lyrics5 = Na. Muthukumar
| length5 = 4:39
| title6 = Kaaval Theme
| music6 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| extra6 = [[Yazin Nizar]], Santosh Hariharan, Gowtham
| length6 = 0:50
}}

==Release==
The film was given a "U/A" certificate by Central Board of Film Certification.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Censor board officials impressed with Kaaval! |url=http://www.iluvcinema.in/tamil/censor-board-officials-impressed-with-kaaval/ |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=iluvcinema.in}}</ref> The film was initially slated to release on 19 June but eventually released on 26 June.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avinash Pandian |date=28 May 2015 |title=Vemal's Kaaval release postponed from June 19 to June 26 |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vemals-kaaval-postponed.html |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

===Critical reception===
The film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2015 |title='Kaaval' Movie Review Round-up: Vimal-Samuthirakani Starrer Fails to Impress |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaaval-movie-review-round-vimal-samuthirakani-starrer-fails-impress-637218 |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref> ''[[The 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".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaaval Movie Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Kaaval/movie-review/47825997.cms |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaaval review: We have seen this tale of corrupt cops before |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/kaaval-review-we-have--seen-this-tale-of-corrupt-cops-before/article1-1362989.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626094205/http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/kaaval-review-we-have--seen-this-tale-of-corrupt-cops-before/article1-1362989.aspx |archive-date=26 June 2015 |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=hindustantimes.com/}}</ref> ''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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Behindwoods Review Board |date=26 June 2015 |title=Kaaval (aka) Kaval review |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaaval/kaaval-review.html |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

''[[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".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Review : Kaaval: A mass masala entertainer! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaval-a-mass-masala-entertainer-review--pg0jPbhbhjhdb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630010251/http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaval-a-mass-masala-entertainer-review--pg0jPbhbhjhdb.html |archive-date=30 June 2015 |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=Sify}}</ref> ''[[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, .<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Gripping Tale About Crime and Retribution |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/A-Gripping-Tale-About-Crime-and-Retribution/2015/06/27/article2887905.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703121025/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/A-Gripping-Tale-About-Crime-and-Retribution/2015/06/27/article2887905.ece |archive-date=3 July 2015 |access-date=12 September 2015 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|3885742}}

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