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===Critical reception=== | ===Critical reception=== | ||
The film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaaval-movie-review-round-vimal-samuthirakani-starrer-fails-impress-637218|title='Kaaval' Movie Review Round-up: Vimal-Samuthirakani Starrer Fails to Impress|date=26 June 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref> ''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|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Kaaval/movie-review/47825997.cms|title=Kaaval Movie Review|work=The Times of India|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/kaaval-review-we-have--seen-this-tale-of-corrupt-cops-before/article1-1362989.aspx|title=Kaaval review: We have seen this tale of corrupt cops before|work=hindustantimes.com/|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaaval/kaaval-review.html|title=Kaaval (aka) Kaval review|author=Behindwoods Review Board|work=Behindwoods|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaval-a-mass-masala-entertainer-review--pg0jPbhbhjhdb.html|title=Review : Kaaval: A mass masala entertainer!|work=Sify|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref> | The film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaaval-movie-review-round-vimal-samuthirakani-starrer-fails-impress-637218|title='Kaaval' Movie Review Round-up: Vimal-Samuthirakani Starrer Fails to Impress|date=26 June 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref> ''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|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Kaaval/movie-review/47825997.cms|title=Kaaval Movie Review|work=The Times of India|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/kaaval-review-we-have--seen-this-tale-of-corrupt-cops-before/article1-1362989.aspx|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|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 June 2015|title=Kaaval review: We have seen this tale of corrupt cops before|work=hindustantimes.com/|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaaval/kaaval-review.html|title=Kaaval (aka) Kaval review|author=Behindwoods Review Board|work=Behindwoods|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaval-a-mass-masala-entertainer-review--pg0jPbhbhjhdb.html|title=Review : Kaaval: A mass masala entertainer!|work=Sify|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref> | ||
However ''Indiaglitz'' praised the film stating "The film apart from its shortcomings deserves praise for its content and chilling presentation backed by deep analysis".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/kaaval-tamil-movie-review-17937.html|title=Kaaval review. Kaaval Tamil movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com|work=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/A-Gripping-Tale-About-Crime-and-Retribution/2015/06/27/article2887905.ece|title=A Gripping Tale About Crime and Retribution|work=The New Indian Express|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref> | However ''Indiaglitz'' praised the film stating "The film apart from its shortcomings deserves praise for its content and chilling presentation backed by deep analysis".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/kaaval-tamil-movie-review-17937.html|title=Kaaval review. Kaaval Tamil movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com|work=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/A-Gripping-Tale-About-Crime-and-Retribution/2015/06/27/article2887905.ece|title=A Gripping Tale About Crime and Retribution|work=The New Indian Express|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref> | ||