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{{short description|2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film}}
{{Short description|2011 Indian film directed by Siddique}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Kaavalan
| image          = Kaavalan poster.jpg
| image          = Kaavalan Vijay Asin Poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]
| director      = [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]
| producer      = C. Romesh Babu
| producer      = C. Romesh Babu
| writer        = Siddique
| writer        = Siddique
| screenplay    =  
| screenplay    =  
| story          = Siddique
| based_on      = ''[[Body Guard (2010 film)|Body Guard]]'' (Malayalam)
| based_on      = ''[[Bodyguard (2010 film)|Bodyguard]]'' (Malayalam)
| starring      = [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]<br/> [[Asin]]<br/>[[Mithra Kurian]]
| starring      = [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]<br/> [[Asin (actress)|Asin]]<br/>[[Mithra Kurian]]
| music          = [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]
| music          = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]
| cinematography = [[N. K. Ekambaram]]
| cinematography = [[N. K. Ekambaram]]
| editing        = K.R. Gowrishankar
| editing        = K. R. Gowrishankar
| studio        = Ekaveera Creations
| studio        = Ekaveera Creations
| distributor    = Cinema Paradise
| distributor    = Cinema Paradise
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2011|1|15}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2011|1|14}}
| runtime        = 153 minutes
| runtime        = 153 minutes<ref>{{cite web |title=Kaavalan - The Bodyguard |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kaavalan-the-bodyguard-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mjy1nza |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305050201/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kaavalan-the-bodyguard-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mjy1nza |archive-date=5 March 2022 |access-date=5 March 2022 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
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| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR|102 [[crore]]}}<ref name="B World">{{cite news|last=John|first=Nevin|date=3 January 2013|url=http://www.businessworld.in/news/null/the-south-side-story/696844/page-1.html|title=The South Side Story|work=[[Businessworld]]|access-date=19 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219173038/http://www.businessworld.in/news/null/the-south-side-story/696844/page-1.html|archive-date=19 February 2015}}</ref>
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR|45–102 crore}}<ref name="news18">{{Cite news |last=Parmeshwaran |first=Pratibha |date=24 October 2011 |title=7am Arivu, Velayutham, RA.One: South's big Diwali |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/7am-arivu-velayutham-ra-one-souths-big-diwali-412587.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260313192310/https://www.news18.com/news/india/7am-arivu-velayutham-ra-one-souths-big-diwali-412587.html |archive-date=13 March 2026 |work=[[News18]] |access-date=14 March 2026}}</ref><ref name="B World">{{cite news |last=John |first=Nevin |date=3 January 2013 |title=The South Side Story |url=http://www.businessworld.in/news/null/the-south-side-story/696844/page-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219173038/http://www.businessworld.in/news/null/the-south-side-story/696844/page-1.html |archive-date=19 February 2015 |access-date=19 February 2015 |work=[[Businessworld]]}}</ref>
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'''''Kaavalan''''' ({{trans|Bodyguard}}) is a 2011 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic action]] [[comedy film]] which is a remake of the Malayalam film ''[[Bodyguard (2010 film)|Bodyguard]]'' written and directed by [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]. The film stars [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Asin]] and [[Mithra Kurian]], with [[Rajkiran]], [[Roja Selvamani|Roja]] and [[Vadivelu]] in supporting roles. The story revolves around a girl named Meera who has a secret romantic interest in her bodyguard.
'''''Kaavalan''''' ({{translation|Bodyguard}}) is a 2011 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Romance film|romantic]] [[action comedy]] film written and directed by [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]. A remake of Siddique's Malayalam film ''[[Body Guard (2010 film)|Body Guard]]'',  the film stars [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Asin]] and [[Mithra Kurian]] (who reprises her role from the original), while [[Rajkiran]], [[Roja Selvamani]] and [[Vadivelu]] appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]], while cinematography and editing were handled by [[N. K. Ekambaram]] and K. R. Gowrishankar. In the film, Meera develops feelings for her bodyguard Bhoominathan and begins calling him as an anonymous caller Ammukutty.


The musical score is composed by [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]], and cinematography is handled by [[N. K. Ekambaram]]. The film's principal shoot commenced in April 2010<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-01/kaavalkaaran-vijay-vettaikaran-05-04-10.html|title=Kaavalkaaran - Tamil Movie News - Vijay picks M G R's once again|date=5 April 2010|website=Behind Woods|accessdate=19 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/84595/Bodyguard-Kaavalan-in-Tamil.html|title=Bodyguard is Kaavalkaran in Tamil?|work=Yahoo Movies India|accessdate=19 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.top10cinema.com/news/4071/vijays-bodyguard-is-fast-and-glorious|title=Vijay'S 'Kaavalkaran' Is Fast And Glorious|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=21 April 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100423153647/http://www.top10cinema.com/news/4071/vijays-bodyguard-is-fast-and-glorious|archive-date=23 April 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> and it was completed by November. Originally, it was scheduled to release on 17 December 2010, but the release was postponed to 15 January 2011. The film was selected to be screened at the [[Shanghai International Film Festival]].<ref name="Shanghai" /><ref name="Kaavalan completes 100 days">{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/16410/kollywood/kavalan-completes-100-days-news-details|title=Kaavalan completes 100 days|access-date=21 April 2011|publisher=supergoodmovies|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424035946/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/16410/kollywood/Kavalan-completes-100-days-News-Details|archive-date=24 April 2011}}</ref>
The film's principal shoot commenced in April 2010<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bodyguard is Kaavalkaran in Tamil? |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/84595/Bodyguard-Kaavalan-in-Tamil.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829190532/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/84595/Bodyguard-Kaavalan-in-Tamil.html |archive-date=29 August 2010 |access-date=19 April 2021 |work=Yahoo Movies India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 April 2010 |title=Vijay'S 'Kaavalkaran' Is Fast And Glorious |url=http://www.top10cinema.com/news/4071/vijays-bodyguard-is-fast-and-glorious |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100423153647/http://www.top10cinema.com/news/4071/vijays-bodyguard-is-fast-and-glorious |archive-date=23 April 2010 |access-date=21 April 2010 |work=Top 10 Cinema}}</ref> and it was completed by November. Originally, it was scheduled to release on 17 December 2010, but the release was postponed to 14 January 2011. The film was selected to be screened at the [[Shanghai International Film Festival]]<ref name="Kaavalan completes 100 days">{{cite web |title=Kaavalan completes 100 days |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/16410/kollywood/kavalan-completes-100-days-news-details |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424035946/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/16410/kollywood/Kavalan-completes-100-days-News-Details |archive-date=24 April 2011 |access-date=21 April 2011 |publisher=supergoodmovies}}</ref> and received positive reviews from critics with praise for its cast performances (Vijay, Asin and Vadivelu), humour and action sequences. The film became a commercial success by grossing around {{INR}}45–102 crore worldwide.<ref name="news18" /><ref name="B World" /><ref>{{cite news |date=2 November 2011 |title='Velayudham' success celebrations begin! |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2011/nov/02/velayudham-success-celebrations-begin-305924.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123024523/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2011/nov/02/velayudham-success-celebrations-begin-305924.html |archive-date=23 January 2021 |access-date=11 February 2021 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> It also marked Asin's last Tamil film of her entire film career before marriage.
 
The film was a commercial success<ref>{{cite news |title='Velayudham' success celebrations begin! |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2011/nov/02/velayudham-success-celebrations-begin-305924.html |access-date=11 February 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |date=2 November 2011}}</ref> collecting {{INR}}102 crore worldwide<ref name="B World" /> and the critics and audience applauded Vijay and Vadivelu for their comic-timing in the film.<ref name="Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan">{{cite news |last1=Srinivasan |first1=Pavithra |title=Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kaavalan-vijay-of-yore-is-back/20110115.htm |access-date=11 February 2021 |work=Rediff |date=15 January 2011 |language=en}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Bhoominathan idolises Muthuramalingam, a rich powerful landlord, and at the request of his parents, he accepts to work for Muthuramalingam as his bodyguard. There enters Muthuramalingam's rival, who has lost his daughter since she committed suicide, the reason being rejection by Muthuramalingam's son. While Bhoomi protects Muthuramalingam, his rival threatens the life of his daughter Meera. No one accepts Bhoomi and he fuels this when he thinks that Meera’s brother is a thief and attacks him making him get fired. Bhoomi saves Muthuramalingam from an attack and they together fights the attackers off. Muthuramalingam finally hires  Bhoomi back.
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Bhoominathan idolises Muthuramalingam, a rich powerful landlord in Semmanur. At the request of his parents, Bhoomi accepts to work for Muthuramalingam as his [[bodyguard]]. Muthuramalingam's rival is baying for his blood as his daughter committed suicide after Muthuramalingam's son rejected her proposal. While Bhoomi protects Muthuramalingam, his rival threatens the life of his daughter Meera. No one accepts Bhoomi as he had attacked Meera's brother, thus getting him fired from the job, but Bhoomi saves Muthuramalingam from an attack and finally regains his job. Bhoomi is sent to college along with Meera and her friend Madhu to protect them from the threat.
Bhoomi is sent to college along with Meera and her friend Madhu to protect them from the threat. Bhoomi joins the same class where Meera studies, as he has previously discontinued his education. Meera does not like Bhoomi following her as a bodyguard, and therefore plans to divert him. Meera calls Bhoomi over his mobile phone from a private number and introduces herself as "Ammukutty". Initially, Bhoomi hates the mobile call as it will disturb him but later on develops a liking towards Ammukutty and slowly love blossoms for Bhoomi without knowing that it is Meera herself. He saves Meera from an attack from Muthuramalingam’s rival.
 
At one point, Meera too feels herself becoming attracted to Bhoomi and expresses her desire to meet him in person without revealing her identity. However, due to circumstances they are not able to accomplish this, and she decides to elope with Bhoomi for which he agrees, unaware it is Meera. However through certain means, Muthuramalingam gets to know that Bhoomi and Meera are going to run away and sends his men to stop Bhoomi. Bhoomi beats them up easily but her Muthuramalingam beats Bhoomi. Meera overhears her father's plans and decides to save Bhoomi by lying that he is in love with some other girl and has planned to elope with her. Muthuramalingam spares Bhoomi, believing that Meera is not his lover, but sends his men to the railway station to find out Bhoomi's lover. He also instructs that Bhoomi should be killed if there is no one in the railway station.


Meera, in a desperate attempt to save Bhoomi, comes up with a plan. She requests Madhu to go to the railway station and pretend to be Ammukutty, so that Muthuramalingam's men will spare Bhoomi believing Madhu to be his lover. Meera also gives a mobile phone to Madhu and informs to give it to Bhoomi when she meets him (as Bhoomi's phone is broken) so that she can reveal the truth to Bhoomi. Madhu agrees and leaves to the station. Over there, Bhoomi gets surprised seeing Madhu in the station and believes that it is Madhu who was pretending as Ammukutty so far and hugs her. Muthuramalingam's men see this and leave the place, believing that Meera is not Bhoomi's lover.
Bhoomi joins the same class where Meera studies, as he has previously discontinued his education. Meera does not like Bhoomi following her as a bodyguard, and plans to divert him. Meera calls Bhoomi over his mobile phone from a [[Unlisted number|private number]] and introduces herself as Ammukutty. Initially, Bhoomi hates the mobile call as it will disturb him, but later develops a liking towards Ammukutty and slowly love blossoms for Bhoomi without knowing that it is Meera herself. He saves Meera from an attack from Muthuramalingam's rival. At one point, Meera too feels herself develop liking towards Bhoomi and expresses her desire to meet him in person without revealing her identity. Due to circumstances, they are not able to accomplish this, and she decides to elope with Bhoomi for which he agrees.


Suddenly, Madhu gets a call in the mobile given by Meera. Madhu understands that the call is from Meera and she wants to speak to Bhoomi. To everyone's surprise, Madhu throws away the phone from train, following which it is revealed that Madhu also likes Bhoomi, and she decides to marry him by betraying Meera. Meera understands that Madhu has played a trick.
However, Muthuramalingam learns that Bhoomi and Meera are going to run away and sends his men to stop him. Bhoomi thrashes them up easily but Muthuramalingam thrashes Bhoomi. Meera overhears her father's plans and decides to save Bhoomi by lying that he is in love with some other girl and has planned to elope with her. Muthuramalingam spares Bhoomi, believing that Meera is not his lover, but sends his men to the railway station to find out Bhoomi's lover. He also instructs that Bhoomi should be killed if there is no one in the railway station. In a desperate attempt to save Bhoomi, Meera comes up with a plan and requests Madhu to go to the railway station and pretend to be Ammukutty, so that Muthuramalingam's men will spare Bhoomi believing Madhu to be his lover.


Several years later, Bhoomi, now a top-ranking government official, now returns to Muthuramalingam's village to visit him along with his son Sidharth. Muthuramalingam's condition is ill. It is revealed that Madhu has died a few years back due to some medical ailments, but she has written all the truth in a diary and gives it to Sidharth to read it after her death. Sidharth has learnt all the truth. Madhu has also mentioned in the diary that this truth should never be disclosed to Bhoomi.
Meera also gives a mobile phone to Madhu and informs to give it to Bhoomi when she meets him (as Bhoomi's phone is broken) so that she can reveal the truth to Bhoomi. Madhu agrees and leaves to the station. At the station, Bhoomi gets surprised seeing Madhu in the station and believes that it is Madhu, who was pretending as Ammukutty so far and hugs her. Muthuramalingam's men see this and leave the place, believing that Meera is not Bhoomi's lover. Suddenly, Madhu gets a call in the mobile given by Meera. Madhu understands that the call is from Meera and she wants to speak to Bhoomi. However, Madhu throws away the phone from train, following which it is revealed that Madhu also likes Bhoomi, and she decides to marry him by betraying Meera.


Meera stays with her father, and Bhoomi gets shocked to know that Meera still remains unmarried. When Bhoomi and Sidharth are about to return home, Sidharth asks Meera to come with them and expresses his wish to call her as mother. Bhoomi berates Sidharth for his suggestion and apologises to Meera and Muthuramalingam, but Muthuramalingam also insists Meera to go with Bhoomi.
10 years later, Bhoomi is now a high-ranking [[Indian Foreign Service|I.F.S.]] officer, who returns to Muthuramalingam's village for a short vacation before leaving to [[Australia]], along with his son Sidharth. Muthuramalingam's condition is ill and Madhu had died a few years back due to some medical ailments, but she has written all the truth in a diary and gives it to Sidharth to read it after her death. Sidharth has learnt all the truth. Madhu has also mentioned in the diary that this truth should never be disclosed to Bhoomi. Meera stays with her father, and Bhoomi gets shocked to know that Meera still remains unmarried.


Now Bhoomi, Meera and Sidharth leave together from the village. Just the before the train starts, Sidharth runs out to throw the diary containing the truth in a dust bin and comes back, but Bhoomi takes back the diary from the dust bin without Sidharth's knowledge and reads it. Upon reading the diary, Bhoomi is shocked knowing that it was Meera who loved him in the name of Ammukutty. In the end, Bhoomi also whole heartedly accepts Meera.
When Bhoomi and Sidharth are about to return home, Sidharth asks Meera to come with them and expresses his wish to call her as his mother. Bhoomi berates Sidharth for his suggestion and apologises to Meera and Muthuramalingam, but Muthuramalingam also insists Meera to leave with Bhoomi. Bhoomi, Meera and Sidharth leave together from the village. Just before the train starts, Sidharth throws the diary containing the truth in a dust bin and comes back, but Bhoomi takes back the diary from the dust bin, without Sidharth's knowledge. Upon reading the diary, Bhoomi is shocked knowing it was Meera who loved him in the name of Ammukutty and  wholeheartedly accepts Meera.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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{{cast listing|
*[[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] as Bhoominathan (Bhoomi), a security guard for Muthuramalingam. Goes to Chennai with Meera and Madhu for their protection. Was in love with 'Ammukutty'. Married Madhu after mistaking her for Ammukutty. Later marries Meera, after learning the truth.
*[[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] as Bhoominathan alias Bhoomi
*[[Asin]] as Meera, Muthuramalingam's daughter. Fell in love with Bhoomi, which initially started as a prank call. Married Bhoomi later and took care of Madhu's son.
*[[Asin]] as Meera / Ammukutty, Muthuramalingam's daughter  
*[[Mithra Kurian]] as Madhu Bhoominathan
*[[Mithra Kurian]] as Madhu, Meera's best friend and Bhoominathan's wife
** Meera's friend from childhood. Married Bhoomi in order to save Bhoomi's life, betraying Meera. Died later, due to cancer
*[[Rajkiran]] as Semmanur Muthuramalingam thevar, Meera's father
*[[Rajkiran]] as Muthuramalingam
*[[Roja Selvamani|Roja]] as Devika, Meera's mother
*[[Vadivelu]] as Ammavasai
*[[Vadivelu]] as Ammavasai
*[[Livingston (actor)|Livingston]] as College Principal
*[[J. Livingston|Livingston]] as college Principal
*[[Roja Selvamani|Roja]] as Devika
*[[Madhan Bob]] as college lecturer
*[[Madhan Bob]] as College Lecturer
*[[Mahadevan (actor)|Mahadevan]] as Devarajan
*[[Mahadevan (actor)|Mahadevan]] as Devarajan
*[[Krishna Kumar (actor)|Krishna Kumar]] as Karthik
*[[Krishna Kumar (actor)|Krishna Kumar]] as Karthik
*[[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Sakkran (Maadhu's father)
*[[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Sakkran, Madhu's father
*[[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Parthasarathy (Bhoomi's father)
*[[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Parthasarathy, Bhoomi's father
*Yuvasri as Bhoomi's mother
*Yuvasri as Bhoomi's mother
*[[Delhi Ganesh]] as Bhoomi's maternal uncle   
*[[Delhi Ganesh]] as Bhoomi's maternal uncle   
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*[[Guinness Pakru]] as Meera's friend and classmate
*[[Guinness Pakru]] as Meera's friend and classmate
*Sharmilee as Hostel Warden
*Sharmilee as Hostel Warden
*[[Vaiyapuri]] as Bhoomi's friend at Bangkok (cameo appearance)
*[[Vaiyapuri]] as Bhoomi's friend at [[Bangkok]] (cameo appearance)
*[[Sathish Krishnan]] as College Dance Master (guest appearance)
*[[Sathish Krishnan]] as college dance master (guest appearance)
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}}


==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
The film was initially referred to as ''Kaavalkaaran'', which literally means "bodyguard" in Tamil. After rumours of the title being changed to ''Kaaval Kaadhal'', the film was officially confirmed to be titled ''Kaavalan'' in August 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14953246 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817000315/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14953246 |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 August 2010 |title=''Kaaval Kathal'' becomes ''Kaavalan''! |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=11 February 2013}}</ref> The reason for the name confusion and its eventual permanent change was due to complications in obtaining the rights to the title of ''Kavalkaran'' from [[M. G. Ramachandran]]'s producers. They refused to sell the title to Vijay, leading to the rechristening of the title to ''Kaavalan''.<ref name="Name">Mahesh, R Richard, [http://expressbuzz.com/entertainment/news/finally-vijay%E2%80%99s-film-has-a-name/199705.html "Finally, Vijay’s film has a name"]{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, [[The New Indian Express]], 20 August 2010</ref>
The film was initially referred to as ''Kaavalkaaran'', which literally means "bodyguard" in Tamil. After rumours of the title being changed to ''Kaaval Kaadhal'', the film was officially confirmed to be titled ''Kaavalan'' in August 2010.<ref>{{cite web |date=15 August 2010 |title=''Kaaval Kathal'' becomes ''Kaavalan''! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ikaaval-kathali-becomes-ikaavalani-news-tamil-kkguOJeijcasi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504053718/https://www.sify.com/movies/ikaaval-kathali-becomes-ikaavalani-news-tamil-kkguOJeijcasi.html |archive-date=4 May 2022 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The reason for the name confusion and its eventual permanent change was due to complications in obtaining the rights to the title of ''[[Kaavalkaaran]]'' from [[M. G. Ramachandran]]'s producers. They refused to sell the title to Vijay, leading to the rechristening of the title to ''Kaavalan''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2010 |title=Finally, Vijay's film has a name |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2010/aug/20/finally-vijays-film-has-a-name-179742.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |archive-date=4 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504054026/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2010/aug/20/finally-vijays-film-has-a-name-179742.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Casting===
===Casting===
With the announcement of the remake, Siddique had finalised Vijay to play the lead role, reminiscent of their previous venture ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'' (2001), which was also a remake of [[Friends (1999 film)|Siddique's own Malayalam film]]. [[Asin Thottumkal]] was signed up to pair with Vijay for the third time after their previous pairings in ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007), also giving Asin a comeback in [[Tamil cinema]] after her last appearance in ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' (2008). This also marks [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]’s comeback to [[Romance film|romance]] [[genre]] after 6 years after his previous romance film [[Sachein]]. [[Vadivelu]], [[Rajkiran]], and [[Roja Selvamani]] were also signed up as supporting characters.
With the announcement of the remake, Siddique had finalised Vijay to play the lead role, reminiscent of their previous venture ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'' (2001), which was also a remake of [[Friends (1999 film)|Siddique's own Malayalam film]]. [[Asin]] was signed up to pair with Vijay for the third time after their previous pairings in ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007), also giving Asin a comeback in [[Tamil cinema]] after her last appearance in ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' (2008). This also marks Vijay’s comeback to [[Romance film|romance]] genre after ''[[Sachein]]'' (2005).{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}


===Filming===
===Filming===
The film's principal shoot began in April at Kumbakonam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.anytimechennai.com/Latest-Tamil-News/vijays-next-kaavalkaaran.html|title="Vijay's next Kaaval kaadhal" – Anytime Chennai}}</ref>
The film's principal shoot began in April at Kumbakonam.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay's next Kaaval kaadhal |url=http://www.anytimechennai.com/Latest-Tamil-News/vijays-next-kaavalkaaran.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101026090036/http://anytimechennai.com/Latest-Tamil-News/vijays-next-kaavalkaaran.html |archive-date=26 October 2010 |access-date=21 April 2010 |website=Anytime Chennai}}</ref> An incident occurred on set in April, where Asin, her father, and her makeup assistants fainted in their caravan after being exposed to a gas leak. They were treated in hospital the same day and were eventually discharged.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 April 2010 |title=Asin hospitalized after gas leakage |url=http://movies.sulekha.com/tamil/kaavalkaaran/news/asin-hospitalized-after-gas-leakage.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713184926/http://movies.sulekha.com/tamil/kaavalkaaran/news/asin-hospitalized-after-gas-leakage.htm |archive-date=13 July 2012 |access-date=21 April 2010 |website=[[Sulekha]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 April 2010 |title=Asin's gassed out! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/asins-gassed-out/articleshow/5816152.cms |access-date=16 September 2025 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> The second shoot schedule occurred in [[Vellore]]. Vijay and Asin, along with director Siddique and the rest of crew filmed at the [[Vellore Institute of Technology]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 May 2010 |title=Asin's playing it cool |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/asin-s-playing-it-cool/story-yMDMYE1MNoDGI926CKIiEP.html |access-date=16 September 2025 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Asin: Kaavalan is not like Sivakasi or Pokri |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-asin-talks-about-her-new-film-kaavalan/20110114.htm |access-date=16 September 2025 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref> A song was shot at [[Kuala Lumpur]], Malaysia.
 
An incident occurred on set in April, where Asin, her father, and her makeup assistants fainted in their caravan after being exposed to a gas leak. They were treated in hospital the same day and were eventually discharged.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-02/kaavalkaran-asin-16-04-10.html|title=Kaavalkaran - Tamil Movie News - Asin faints… - Vijay &#124; Asin &#124; Raj Kiran &#124; Roja - Behindwoods.com|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>[http://movies.sulekha.com/tamil/kaavalkaaran/news/asin-hospitalized-after-gas-leakage.htm "Asin hospitalized after gas leakage" – Sulekha Movies News]</ref>
 
The second shoot schedule occurred in [[Vellore]]. Vijay and Asin, along with director Siddique and the rest of crew filmed at the [[Vellore Institute of Technology]]. A song was shot at [[Kuala Lumpur]], Malaysia.


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| artist      = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]
| artist      = [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]
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The soundtrack album is composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]], collaborating with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] for the 8th time, after ''[[Coimbatore Mappillai]]'', ''[[Nilaave Vaa]]'', ''[[Thirumalai]]'', ''[[Ghilli]]'', ''[[Madhurey]]'', ''[[Aathi]]'' and ''[[Kuruvi]]''. The soundtrack consists of five tracks, with lyrics written by [[Yugabharathi]], [[Pa. Vijay]], [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]] and [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]. The audio launch was held on 8 December 2010.<ref name="dec8">[http://www.kaavalan.net/kaavalan-songs-audio-launch-event-on-december-8/ "Kaavalan songs, Audio Launch Event on December 17".] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206094918/http://www.kaavalan.net/kaavalan-songs-audio-launch-event-on-december-8/ |date=6 December 2010 }} Kaavalan.net. 3 December 2010.</ref>
The score and soundtrack were then composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]], collaborating with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] for the 8th time, after ''[[Coimbatore Mappillai]]'', ''[[Nilaave Vaa]]'', ''[[Thirumalai]]'', ''[[Ghilli]]'', ''[[Madhurey]]'', ''[[Aathi]]'' and ''[[Kuruvi]]''. The audio launch was held on 8 December 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaavalan songs, Audio Launch Event on December 8 |url=http://www.kaavalan.net/kaavalan-songs-audio-launch-event-on-december-8/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20101206094918/http://www.kaavalan.net/kaavalan-songs-audio-launch-event-on-december-8/ |archive-date=6 December 2010 |website=kaavalan.net}}</ref>


{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline      = Track listing
| length1 = 4:30
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Vinnai Kaapan
| length1       = 4:30
| extra1 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Shweta Mohan]]
| title1       = Vinnai Kaapan
| lyrics1 = [[Pa. Vijay]]
| extra1       = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Shweta Mohan]]
| length2 = 4:27
| lyrics1       = [[Pa. Vijay]]
| title2 = Yaradu
| length2       = 4:27
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Suchitra]]
| title2       = Step Step
| lyrics2 = [[Yugabharathi]]
| extra2       = [[Benny Dayal]], [[Megha (singer)|Megha]]
| length3 = 4:36
| lyrics2       = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| title3 = Step Step
| length3       = 4:36
| extra3 = [[Benny Dayal]], [[Megha (singer)|Megha]]
| title3       = Yaradu
| lyrics3 = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| extra3       = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Suchitra]]
| length4 = 4:15
| lyrics3       = [[Yugabharathi]]
| title4 = Sada Sada
| length4       = 4:15
| extra4 = Karthik
| title4       = Sada Sada
| lyrics4 =Yugabharathi
| extra4       = Karthik
| length5 = 3:48
| lyrics4       = Yugabharathi
| title5 = Pattamboochi
| length5       = 3:48
| extra5 = [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]], [[Rita (Indian singer)|Rita]]
| title5       = Pattamboochi
| lyrics5 =[[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| extra5       = [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]], [[Rita (Indian singer)|Rita]]
| lyrics5       = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
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Behindwoods gave the album a rating of 3/5, and stated that it is fresh and youthful.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/kavalan-music-review.html|title=KAVALAN MUSIC REVIEW - KAVALAN MP3 DOWNLOAD - TAMIL MOVIE KAVALAN MUSIC REVIEW - TAMIL SONGS DOWNLOAD - TAMIL FILM MUSIC - KAVALAN MP3 - KAVALAN SONGS|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> Sify gave the album, rating 4 out of 5, and stated "The album is youthful, and make sure it is an instant hit." MusicAloud.com rated the album 8 out of 10, stating "After a completely subdued soundtrack for ''Mandhira Punnagai'', he creates another out-and-out commercial score in ''Kaavalan''. A sureshot musical hit for Vijay!"<ref name="musicaloud">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicaloud.com/2010/12/08/kaavalan-music-review/|title=Kaavalan – Music Review|author=Musicaloud|year=2010|access-date=11 February 2013}}</ref> Rediff rated the album 2.5 out of 5, stating that "''Kaavalan'' would be a throwback to the star's earlier, romance-heavy movies, notably ''Friends''. It looks like Vidhyasagar has followed the same mission directive. It's a relief to see less of hero-overtones and more soft numbers."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-music-review-kaavalan/20101221.htm|title=Kaavalan – Rediff Music Review|date=21 December 2010|publisher=Rediff|access-date=11 February 2013}}</ref>
MusicAloud.com rated the album 8 out of 10, stating "After a completely subdued soundtrack for ''Mandhira Punnagai'', he creates another out-and-out commercial score in ''Kaavalan''. A sureshot musical hit for Vijay!"<ref name="musicaloud">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicaloud.com/2010/12/08/kaavalan-music-review/|title=Kaavalan – Music Review|author=Musicaloud|year=2010|access-date=11 February 2013|archive-date=4 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204112827/http://www.musicaloud.com/2010/12/08/kaavalan-music-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rediff rated the album 2.5 out of 5, stating that "''Kaavalan'' would be a throwback to the star's earlier, romance-heavy movies, notably ''Friends''. It looks like Vidhyasagar has followed the same mission directive. It's a relief to see less of hero-overtones and more soft numbers."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-music-review-kaavalan/20101221.htm|title=Kaavalan – Rediff Music Review|date=21 December 2010|publisher=Rediff|access-date=11 February 2013|archive-date=10 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910193519/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-music-review-kaavalan/20101221.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Marketing==
==Marketing==
The trailer was released worldwide on 16 December in Northern California, marking the first time a Vijay film trailer was launched outside India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-10-03/vijay-kavalan-16-12-10-02.html |title=Hummer Limo For Vijay! – Vijay – Kavalan – Hummer Limo – Usa – Usa Theatres – Tamil Movie News |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=16 December 2010 |access-date=11 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-to-launch-kaavalan-trailer-in-us-news-tamil-kmqp99jdeag.html |title=Vijay to launch Kaavalan trailer in US |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=11 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101220105333/http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-to-launch-kaavalan-trailer-in-us-news-tamil-kmqp99jdeag.html |archive-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62466.html |title=Kaavalan makes history in USA |publisher= indiaglitz |date=19 December 2010 |access-date=11 February 2013}}</ref>
The trailer was released worldwide on 16 December 2010 in Northern California, marking the first time a Vijay film trailer was launched outside India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-to-launch-kaavalan-trailer-in-us-news-tamil-kmqp99jdeag.html |title=Vijay to launch Kaavalan trailer in US |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=11 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101220105333/http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-to-launch-kaavalan-trailer-in-us-news-tamil-kmqp99jdeag.html |archive-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Controversies ==
== Controversies ==
Due to the failure of ''[[Sura (film)|Sura]]'' (2010), theatre owners faced huge losses, and asked Vijay to compensate 35% of the loss amount.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/After-Sura-flops-theatre-owners-ask-Vijay-to-pay-up/articleshow/5964051.cms|title=After 'Sura' flops, theatre owners ask Vijay to pay up |date=23 May 2010 |first=Bhama Devi |last=Ravi |work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref> However, Vijay did not give any response. A week before the film's release, Tamilnadu Theatre Owners Association, had announced that they will not give any other co-operation to ''Kaavalan'', and the actor's other future projects.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Theatre-owners-against-Vijay-film/article15510279.ece|title=Theatre owners against Vijay film|date=6 January 2011|work=The Hindu|access-date=13 March 2020|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> As a result, two shows were cancelled on the opening day, 14 January 2011, and went ahead with matinee shows.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/thalaivaa-kaththi-puli-theri-mersal-sarkar-tracing-pre-post-release-controversies-that-haunt-vijays-career-5505171.html|title=Thalaivaa, Kaththi, Puli, Theri, Mersal, Sarkar: Tracing pre, post-release controversies that haunt Vijay's career|date=5 November 2018|work=Firstpost|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref>
Due to the failure of ''[[Sura (film)|Sura]]'' (2010), theatre owners faced huge losses, and asked Vijay to compensate 35% of the loss amount.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/After-Sura-flops-theatre-owners-ask-Vijay-to-pay-up/articleshow/5964051.cms|title=After 'Sura' flops, theatre owners ask Vijay to pay up|date=23 May 2010|first=Bhama Devi|last=Ravi|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020|archive-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130043723/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/After-Sura-flops-theatre-owners-ask-Vijay-to-pay-up/articleshow/5964051.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Vijay did not give any response. A week before the film's release, Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association, had announced that they will not give any other co-operation to ''Kaavalan'', and the actor's other future projects.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Theatre-owners-against-Vijay-film/article15510279.ece|title=Theatre owners against Vijay film|date=6 January 2011|work=The Hindu|access-date=13 March 2020|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=12 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712035549/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Theatre-owners-against-Vijay-film/article15510279.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, two shows were cancelled on the opening day, 14 January 2011, and went ahead with matinee shows.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/thalaivaa-kaththi-puli-theri-mersal-sarkar-tracing-pre-post-release-controversies-that-haunt-vijays-career-5505171.html|title=Thalaivaa, Kaththi, Puli, Theri, Mersal, Sarkar: Tracing pre, post-release controversies that haunt Vijay's career|date=5 November 2018|work=Firstpost|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713165150/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/thalaivaa-kaththi-puli-theri-mersal-sarkar-tracing-pre-post-release-controversies-that-haunt-vijays-career-5505171.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


Moreover, it was rumoured that significant industry stakeholders from [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] pressurised exhibitors to stall the film's release,<ref name=":0" /> since ''[[Aadukalam]]'', which was distributed by [[Sun Pictures]], was slated to release on January 2011, and also majority of the theatres were controlled by the party supremos. In order to have a smooth release, Vijay sought help from [[J. Jayalalithaa]], from [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]], which was the opposition party at that time, as a result the film opened to 450 screens, on 15 January 2011.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/how-jayalalitha-helped-vijay-resurrect-his-career_104026.html|title=How Jayalalitha helped Vijay resurrect his career!|date=17 January 2012|work=Zee News|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020}}</ref>
Moreover, it was rumoured that significant industry stakeholders from [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] pressurised exhibitors to stall the film's release,<ref name=":0" /> since ''[[Aadukalam]]'', which was distributed by [[Sun Pictures]], was slated to release in January 2011, and also majority of the theatres were controlled by the party supremos. In order to have a smooth release, Vijay sought help from [[J. Jayalalithaa]], from [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]], which was the opposition party at that time, as a result the film opened to 450 screens, on 15 January 2011.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/how-jayalalitha-helped-vijay-resurrect-his-career_104026.html|title=How Jayalalitha helped Vijay resurrect his career!|date=17 January 2012|work=Zee News|language=en|access-date=13 March 2020|archive-date=12 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712041055/https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/how-jayalalitha-helped-vijay-resurrect-his-career_104026.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
Originally slated to release on 17 December 2010, ''Kaavalan'' was released on 15 January 2011. The film was selected at the 14th [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] in the panorama section. SIFF issued an invitation to Vijay as guest of honour.<ref name=Shanghai>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/66435.html 'Kavalan' invited to Shanghai – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz.com]</ref> The film was later dubbed in Hindi as ''Main Hoon Bodyguard''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sZbkzhuox4|title=YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> And It Was Dubbed In Bhojpuri As ''Hamar Angrakshak''.
Originally slated to release on 17 December 2010, ''Kaavalan'' was released on 15 January 2011. The film was selected at the 14th [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] in the panorama section. SIFF issued an invitation to Vijay as guest of honour.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}
 
''Kaavalan'' re-released in Kerala after ten years in 10 February 2022 to celebrate 10 years of its release.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}}


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
===Box office===
Kaavalan released over 600 screens.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://south-cinemanews.blogspot.in/2010/11/kaavalan-release-trouble.html|title=More trouble ahead with Vijay's Kaavalan|access-date=14 January 2010|publisher=southcinemas|archive-date=1 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101084754/http://south-cinemanews.blogspot.in/2010/11/kaavalan-release-trouble.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Kaavalan released to generally positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-16/news-interviews/28249299_1_asin-hill-city-lavasa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419050036/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-16/news-interviews/28249299_1_asin-hill-city-lavasa|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 April 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Vijay & Asin's crackling chemistry|access-date=21 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/features/visitors-1/jan-11-03/vijay-asin-21-01-11.html|title=Kavalan Truly A Real Bodyguard|access-date=18 January 2011|website=Behindwoods|archive-date=24 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124074035/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/visitors-1/jan-11-03/vijay-asin-21-01-11.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film collected {{INR}}55 lakhs in Chennai during its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/half-yearly-report/kavalan.html|title=Kaavalan among 12 anticipated movies|website=Behindwoods|access-date=10 February 2013|archive-date=21 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121011707/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/half-yearly-report/kavalan.html|url-status=live}}</ref> By the end of six weeks it had grossed around {{INR|45–102}} crore at the worldwide box office.<ref name="news18" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-feb-28/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-kavalan.html |title=Tamil Top Ten Movies |access-date=11 February 2013 |archive-date=31 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031235525/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-feb-28/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-kavalan.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film grossed {{USD}}75,000 in the United Kingdom<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=UK&id=_fKAAVALAN01|title=Kaavalan (2011)|website=www.boxofficemojo.com|access-date=27 February 2019|archive-date=28 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228004243/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=UK&id=_fKAAVALAN01|url-status=live}}</ref> The movie managed to complete a 100-day run in 2 theatres in Tamil Nadu <ref name="Kaavalan completes 100 days"/>


===Critical response===
===Critical response===
[[The Times of India]] rated the film 3/5 and says "'Kaavalan' is vintage Vijay on display and is proof that if he keeps away from superhero mannerisms and sticks to the vision of the director".<ref>{{cite news |title=Kaavalan Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Kaavalan by Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaavalan/movie-review/7385414.cms |access-date=24 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=14 May 2016}}</ref> [[Sify.com]] described the film as "super fun" and a "perfect Pongal family entertainer" and rated it 4.5/5. The reviewer particularly praised Vijay's performance, observing that the film works "purely on his star charisma and larger-than-life image" and that "he carries the film on his shoulders and is one good reason to watch the film".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaavalan-review-review--pclxOPbgbfjig.html|title=Review : (2011)|website=www.sify.com|date=16 January 2011|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref> A critic from [[Rediff.com]], while giving the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, credited Vijay for "shedding his action/political persona" and "choosing a script that focuses on comedy and emotions".<ref name=rediff>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kaavalan-vijay-of-yore-is-back/20110115.htm|title=Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan|last=Srinivasan|first=Pavithra |work=Rediff|date=16 January 2011|access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref> Behindwoods.com rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and called it "a relatable love story shot in a cute and simple manner, rich with emotions, and a smooth narration". The reporter noted good chemistry between Vijay and Asin. Asin's performance was described as convincing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/kavalan-movie-review.html|title=KAVALAN MOVIE REVIEW - TAMIL MOVIE KAAVALAN MOVIE REVIEW|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> [[Oneindia]] commented, "Vijay's performance as extraordinary and describing ''Kaavalan'' is a family entertainer with an extraordinary script".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://popcorn.oneindia.in/movie-review/8961/kaavalan.html |title=Oneindia:Kaavalan is a family entertainer |access-date=16 January 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723174353/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/movie-review/8961/kaavalan.html |archive-date=23 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>  Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com praised Vadivelu and Vijay's comedic performances, but criticised the Tamil version of the film, for being edited in such a way that scenes either lacked resolution or coherence, and some character dialogue was delivered "without continuity".<ref name="Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan"/>
Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com praised Vadivelu and Vijay's comedic performances, but criticised the Tamil version of the film, for being edited in such a way that scenes either lacked resolution or coherence, and some character dialogue was delivered "without continuity".<ref name="Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan">{{cite news |last1=Srinivasan |first1=Pavithra |date=15 January 2011 |title=Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kaavalan-vijay-of-yore-is-back/20110115.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200929142237/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kaavalan-vijay-of-yore-is-back/20110115.htm |archive-date=29 September 2020 |access-date=11 February 2021 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Ananda Vikatan]]'' rated the film 42 out of 100.<ref>{{Cite web |last=சார்லஸ் |first=தேவன் |date=22 June 2021 |title=பீஸ்ட் : 'நாளைய தீர்ப்பு' டு 'மாஸ்டர்'... விஜய்க்கு விகடனின் மார்க்கும், விமர்சனமும் என்ன? #Beast |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/how-vijay-movies-scored-in-vikatan-reviews |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008100344/https://cinema.vikatan.com/amp/story/tamil-cinema/how-vijay-movies-scored-in-vikatan-reviews |archive-date=8 October 2021 |access-date=7 December 2021 |website=[[Ananda Vikatan]] |language=ta}}</ref> A critic from [[Rediff.com]], while giving the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, credited Vijay for "shedding his action/political persona" and "choosing a script that focuses on comedy and emotions".<ref name=rediff>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kaavalan-vijay-of-yore-is-back/20110115.htm|title=Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan|last=Srinivasan|first=Pavithra|work=Rediff|date=16 January 2011|access-date=17 February 2021|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200929142237/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kaavalan-vijay-of-yore-is-back/20110115.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Box office===
[[The Times of India]] rated the film 3/5 and says "'Kaavalan' is vintage Vijay on display and is proof that if he keeps away from superhero mannerisms and sticks to the vision of the director".<ref>{{cite news |title=Kaavalan Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Kaavalan by Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaavalan/movie-review/7385414.cms |access-date=24 January 2021 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> [[Sify.com]] described the film as "super fun" and a "perfect Pongal family entertainer" and rated it 4.5/5. The reviewer particularly praised Vijay's performance, observing that the film works "purely on his star charisma and larger-than-life image" and that "he carries the film on his shoulders and is one good reason to watch the film".<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2011 |title=Kaavalan - Review |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaavalan-review-review--pclxOPbgbfjig.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119213945/https://www.sify.com/movies/kaavalan-review-review--pclxOPbgbfjig.html |archive-date=19 January 2021 |access-date=17 February 2021 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>
Kaavalan released in 350 screens.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://south-cinemanews.blogspot.in/2010/11/kaavalan-release-trouble.html|title=More trouble ahead with Vijay's Kaavalan|access-date=14 January 2010|publisher=southcinemas}}</ref> Kaavalan released to generally positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-16/news-interviews/28249299_1_asin-hill-city-lavasa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419050036/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-16/news-interviews/28249299_1_asin-hill-city-lavasa|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 April 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Vijay & Asin's crackling chemistry|access-date=21 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/features/visitors-1/jan-11-03/vijay-asin-21-01-11.html|title=Kavalan Truly A Real Bodyguard|access-date=18 January 2011|publisher=behindwoods}}</ref> The film collected {{INR}}55 lakh in Chennai at its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/half-yearly-report/kavalan.html|title=Kaavalan among 12 anticipated movies|publisher=behindwoods}}</ref> By the end of six weeks it had grossed around {{INRConvert|45.6|c}} at the World wide box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-feb-28/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-kavalan.html |title=Tamil Top Ten Movies |access-date=11 February 2013}}</ref> The film grossed {{USD}}75,000 in the United Kingdom<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=UK&id=_fKAAVALAN01|title=Kaavalan (2011)|website=www.boxofficemojo.com}}</ref> The movie managed to complete a 100-day run in 2 theatres in Tamil Nadu <ref name="Kaavalan completes 100 days"/>


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Kaavalan
File:Kaavalan poster.jpg
Theatrical poster
Directed bySiddique
Produced byC. Romesh Babu
Written bySiddique
Based onBody Guard (Malayalam)
StarringVijay
Asin
Mithra Kurian
Music byVidyasagar
CinematographyN. K. Ekambaram
Edited byK. R. Gowrishankar
Production
company
Ekaveera Creations
Distributed byCinema Paradise
Release date
  • 14 January 2011 (2011-01-14)
Running time
153 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Box officeest. ₹45–102 crore[2][3]

Kaavalan (transl. Bodyguard) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by Siddique. A remake of Siddique's Malayalam film Body Guard, the film stars Vijay, Asin and Mithra Kurian (who reprises her role from the original), while Rajkiran, Roja Selvamani and Vadivelu appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by Vidyasagar, while cinematography and editing were handled by N. K. Ekambaram and K. R. Gowrishankar. In the film, Meera develops feelings for her bodyguard Bhoominathan and begins calling him as an anonymous caller Ammukutty.

The film's principal shoot commenced in April 2010[4][5] and it was completed by November. Originally, it was scheduled to release on 17 December 2010, but the release was postponed to 14 January 2011. The film was selected to be screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival[6] and received positive reviews from critics with praise for its cast performances (Vijay, Asin and Vadivelu), humour and action sequences. The film became a commercial success by grossing around ₹45–102 crore worldwide.[2][3][7] It also marked Asin's last Tamil film of her entire film career before marriage.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Bhoominathan idolises Muthuramalingam, a rich powerful landlord in Semmanur. At the request of his parents, Bhoomi accepts to work for Muthuramalingam as his bodyguard. Muthuramalingam's rival is baying for his blood as his daughter committed suicide after Muthuramalingam's son rejected her proposal. While Bhoomi protects Muthuramalingam, his rival threatens the life of his daughter Meera. No one accepts Bhoomi as he had attacked Meera's brother, thus getting him fired from the job, but Bhoomi saves Muthuramalingam from an attack and finally regains his job. Bhoomi is sent to college along with Meera and her friend Madhu to protect them from the threat.

Bhoomi joins the same class where Meera studies, as he has previously discontinued his education. Meera does not like Bhoomi following her as a bodyguard, and plans to divert him. Meera calls Bhoomi over his mobile phone from a private number and introduces herself as Ammukutty. Initially, Bhoomi hates the mobile call as it will disturb him, but later develops a liking towards Ammukutty and slowly love blossoms for Bhoomi without knowing that it is Meera herself. He saves Meera from an attack from Muthuramalingam's rival. At one point, Meera too feels herself develop liking towards Bhoomi and expresses her desire to meet him in person without revealing her identity. Due to circumstances, they are not able to accomplish this, and she decides to elope with Bhoomi for which he agrees.

However, Muthuramalingam learns that Bhoomi and Meera are going to run away and sends his men to stop him. Bhoomi thrashes them up easily but Muthuramalingam thrashes Bhoomi. Meera overhears her father's plans and decides to save Bhoomi by lying that he is in love with some other girl and has planned to elope with her. Muthuramalingam spares Bhoomi, believing that Meera is not his lover, but sends his men to the railway station to find out Bhoomi's lover. He also instructs that Bhoomi should be killed if there is no one in the railway station. In a desperate attempt to save Bhoomi, Meera comes up with a plan and requests Madhu to go to the railway station and pretend to be Ammukutty, so that Muthuramalingam's men will spare Bhoomi believing Madhu to be his lover.

Meera also gives a mobile phone to Madhu and informs to give it to Bhoomi when she meets him (as Bhoomi's phone is broken) so that she can reveal the truth to Bhoomi. Madhu agrees and leaves to the station. At the station, Bhoomi gets surprised seeing Madhu in the station and believes that it is Madhu, who was pretending as Ammukutty so far and hugs her. Muthuramalingam's men see this and leave the place, believing that Meera is not Bhoomi's lover. Suddenly, Madhu gets a call in the mobile given by Meera. Madhu understands that the call is from Meera and she wants to speak to Bhoomi. However, Madhu throws away the phone from train, following which it is revealed that Madhu also likes Bhoomi, and she decides to marry him by betraying Meera.

10 years later, Bhoomi is now a high-ranking I.F.S. officer, who returns to Muthuramalingam's village for a short vacation before leaving to Australia, along with his son Sidharth. Muthuramalingam's condition is ill and Madhu had died a few years back due to some medical ailments, but she has written all the truth in a diary and gives it to Sidharth to read it after her death. Sidharth has learnt all the truth. Madhu has also mentioned in the diary that this truth should never be disclosed to Bhoomi. Meera stays with her father, and Bhoomi gets shocked to know that Meera still remains unmarried.

When Bhoomi and Sidharth are about to return home, Sidharth asks Meera to come with them and expresses his wish to call her as his mother. Bhoomi berates Sidharth for his suggestion and apologises to Meera and Muthuramalingam, but Muthuramalingam also insists Meera to leave with Bhoomi. Bhoomi, Meera and Sidharth leave together from the village. Just before the train starts, Sidharth throws the diary containing the truth in a dust bin and comes back, but Bhoomi takes back the diary from the dust bin, without Sidharth's knowledge. Upon reading the diary, Bhoomi is shocked knowing it was Meera who loved him in the name of Ammukutty and wholeheartedly accepts Meera.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

The film was initially referred to as Kaavalkaaran, which literally means "bodyguard" in Tamil. After rumours of the title being changed to Kaaval Kaadhal, the film was officially confirmed to be titled Kaavalan in August 2010.[8] The reason for the name confusion and its eventual permanent change was due to complications in obtaining the rights to the title of Kaavalkaaran from M. G. Ramachandran's producers. They refused to sell the title to Vijay, leading to the rechristening of the title to Kaavalan.[9]

Casting[edit | edit source]

With the announcement of the remake, Siddique had finalised Vijay to play the lead role, reminiscent of their previous venture Friends (2001), which was also a remake of Siddique's own Malayalam film. Asin was signed up to pair with Vijay for the third time after their previous pairings in Sivakasi (2005) and Pokkiri (2007), also giving Asin a comeback in Tamil cinema after her last appearance in Dasavathaaram (2008). This also marks Vijay’s comeback to romance genre after Sachein (2005).[citation needed]

Filming[edit | edit source]

The film's principal shoot began in April at Kumbakonam.[10] An incident occurred on set in April, where Asin, her father, and her makeup assistants fainted in their caravan after being exposed to a gas leak. They were treated in hospital the same day and were eventually discharged.[11][12] The second shoot schedule occurred in Vellore. Vijay and Asin, along with director Siddique and the rest of crew filmed at the Vellore Institute of Technology.[13][14] A song was shot at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Kaavalan
Soundtrack album by
Vidyasagar
Released8 December 2010 (2010-12-08)
Recorded2010
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length20:56
LanguageTamil
LabelVenus
ProducerVidyasagar
Vidyasagar chronology
Mandhira Punnagai
(2010) 		Kaavalan
(2010) 		Ilaignan
(2010)

The score and soundtrack were then composed by Vidyasagar, collaborating with Vijay for the 8th time, after Coimbatore Mappillai, Nilaave Vaa, Thirumalai, Ghilli, Madhurey, Aathi and Kuruvi. The audio launch was held on 8 December 2010.[15]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vinnai Kaapan"Pa. VijayTippu, Shweta Mohan4:30
2."Step Step"VivekaBenny Dayal, Megha4:27
3."Yaradu"YugabharathiKarthik, Suchitra4:36
4."Sada Sada"YugabharathiKarthik4:15
5."Pattamboochi"KabilanKK, Rita3:48

MusicAloud.com rated the album 8 out of 10, stating "After a completely subdued soundtrack for Mandhira Punnagai, he creates another out-and-out commercial score in Kaavalan. A sureshot musical hit for Vijay!"[16] Rediff rated the album 2.5 out of 5, stating that "Kaavalan would be a throwback to the star's earlier, romance-heavy movies, notably Friends. It looks like Vidhyasagar has followed the same mission directive. It's a relief to see less of hero-overtones and more soft numbers."[17]

Marketing[edit | edit source]

The trailer was released worldwide on 16 December 2010 in Northern California, marking the first time a Vijay film trailer was launched outside India.[18]

Controversies[edit | edit source]

Due to the failure of Sura (2010), theatre owners faced huge losses, and asked Vijay to compensate 35% of the loss amount.[19] However, Vijay did not give any response. A week before the film's release, Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association, had announced that they will not give any other co-operation to Kaavalan, and the actor's other future projects.[20] As a result, two shows were cancelled on the opening day, 14 January 2011, and went ahead with matinee shows.[21]

Moreover, it was rumoured that significant industry stakeholders from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam pressurised exhibitors to stall the film's release,[21] since Aadukalam, which was distributed by Sun Pictures, was slated to release in January 2011, and also majority of the theatres were controlled by the party supremos. In order to have a smooth release, Vijay sought help from J. Jayalalithaa, from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which was the opposition party at that time, as a result the film opened to 450 screens, on 15 January 2011.[22]

Release[edit | edit source]

Originally slated to release on 17 December 2010, Kaavalan was released on 15 January 2011. The film was selected at the 14th Shanghai International Film Festival in the panorama section. SIFF issued an invitation to Vijay as guest of honour.[citation needed]

Kaavalan re-released in Kerala after ten years in 10 February 2022 to celebrate 10 years of its release.[citation needed]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Kaavalan released over 600 screens.[23] Kaavalan released to generally positive reviews from critics.[24][25] The film collected ₹55 lakhs in Chennai during its opening weekend.[26] By the end of six weeks it had grossed around ₹45–102 crore at the worldwide box office.[2][27] The film grossed US$75,000 in the United Kingdom[28] The movie managed to complete a 100-day run in 2 theatres in Tamil Nadu [6]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com praised Vadivelu and Vijay's comedic performances, but criticised the Tamil version of the film, for being edited in such a way that scenes either lacked resolution or coherence, and some character dialogue was delivered "without continuity".[29] Ananda Vikatan rated the film 42 out of 100.[30] A critic from Rediff.com, while giving the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, credited Vijay for "shedding his action/political persona" and "choosing a script that focuses on comedy and emotions".[31]

The Times of India rated the film 3/5 and says "'Kaavalan' is vintage Vijay on display and is proof that if he keeps away from superhero mannerisms and sticks to the vision of the director".[32] Sify.com described the film as "super fun" and a "perfect Pongal family entertainer" and rated it 4.5/5. The reviewer particularly praised Vijay's performance, observing that the film works "purely on his star charisma and larger-than-life image" and that "he carries the film on his shoulders and is one good reason to watch the film".[33]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Award Category Recipient Result
Vijay Awards Favourite Hero Vijay Nominated
Entertainer of the Year Vijay Nominated
Favourite Heroine Asin Nominated
Favourite Film Kaavalan Nominated
Favourite Song Pattamboochi Won
Best Music Director Vidyasagar Nominated
Best Comedian Vadivelu Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Karthik Nominated
Best Lyricist Kabilan Won
SIIMA Best Actress Asin Won
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress Asin Nominated

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kaavalan - The Bodyguard". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Parmeshwaran, Pratibha (24 October 2011). "7am Arivu, Velayutham, RA.One: South's big Diwali". News18. Archived from the original on 13 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 John, Nevin (3 January 2013). "The South Side Story". Businessworld. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Bodyguard is Kaavalkaran in Tamil?". Yahoo Movies India. Archived from the original on 29 August 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  5. ↑ "Vijay'S 'Kaavalkaran' Is Fast And Glorious". Top 10 Cinema. 20 April 2010. Archived from the original on 23 April 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Kaavalan completes 100 days". supergoodmovies. Archived from the original on 24 April 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
  7. ↑ "'Velayudham' success celebrations begin!". The New Indian Express. 2 November 2011. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  8. ↑ "Kaaval Kathal becomes Kaavalan!". Sify. 15 August 2010. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  9. ↑ "Finally, Vijay's film has a name". The New Indian Express. 20 August 2010. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Vijay's next Kaaval kaadhal". Anytime Chennai. Archived from the original on 26 October 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  11. ↑ "Asin hospitalized after gas leakage". Sulekha. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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  13. ↑ "Asin's playing it cool". Hindustan Times. 29 May 2010. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
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  15. ↑ "Kaavalan songs, Audio Launch Event on December 8". kaavalan.net. Archived from the original on 6 December 2010.
  16. ↑ Musicaloud (2010). "Kaavalan – Music Review". Archived from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  17. ↑ "Kaavalan – Rediff Music Review". Rediff. 21 December 2010. Archived from the original on 10 September 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
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  33. ↑ "Kaavalan - Review". Sify. 16 January 2011. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.

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