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{{Infobox film
| name = Kaaval
| image = Kaaval poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = Nagendran R.
| producer = [[Punnagai Poo Gheetha]] [[Philip Sheetal]]
| writer = Nagendran R.
| starring = [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]]<br />[[Samuthirakani]]<br />[[Punnagai Poo Gheetha]]
| music = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] (soundtrack)<br />[[Dharan Kumar]] (score)
| cinematography = [[N. K. Ekambaram]]
| editing = [[Praveen K. L.]]
| studio = SG Films
| released = 26 June 2015
| 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|url=http://www.iflickz.com/2015/03/vimals-next-is-not-neeyellam-nalla-varuvada.html|title=Vimal's next is not Neeyellam Nalla Varuvada|work=iflickz.com|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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 ([[M. S. Bhaskar]]). Chandrasekar sketches a plan to encounter the don through Anbarasu.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] as Anbarasu
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Inspector Chandrasekhar
* [[Punnagai Poo Gheetha]] as Amrutha
* [[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Anbarasu's father
* [[Namo Narayana]]
* [[Imman Annachi]] as Police
* [[Ashwin Raja]] as Anbarasu's friend
* [[Stunt Silva]]
* [[Singamuthu]]
* TSK
* [[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|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|title=Nee Ellam Nalla Varuva Daa to be directed by Nagendran with Vimal and Samuthirakani is set to commen|work=behindwoods.com|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/vimal-and-samuthirakani-comes-together-tamil-news-97370.html|title=Vimal and Samuthirakani Comes Together|work=indiaglitz.com|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref> [[Priyanka Chopra]]'s cousin [[Mannara]] (Barbie Handa) was selected to perform an item number.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/priyanka-chopras-cousin-to-dance-with-vemal.html|title=Priyanka Chopra's cousin to dance with Vemal|work=behindwoods.com|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/the-movie-kaaval-aka-kaval-directed-by-vrnagendran-has-great-appreciation-from-all.html|title=The movie Kaaval (aka) Kaval directed by V.R.Nagendran has great appreciation from all|work=behindwoods.com|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/vimal-and-34-712-murders-tamilfont-news-131189.html|title=Vimal and 34,712 murders|work=indiaglitz.com|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</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 ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] with background score composed by [[Dharan Kumar]].
{{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
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Tracklist
| total_length = 22:42
| title1 = Sakka Podu
| music1 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], Santosh Hariharan
| lyrics1 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| length1 = 3:39
| title2 = Aadu Annatha
| music2 = [[Velmurugan]], Maalavika Sundar, Santosh Hariharan
| lyrics2 = Lalith Anandh
| length2 = 3:54
| title3 = Un Kannukullara
| music3 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Priya Himesh]]
| lyrics3 = [[Snehan]]
| length3 = 5:02
| title4 = Natta Nadu Iravula
| music4 = [[Dharan Kumar]], Sanjana Divaker Kalmanje
| lyrics4 = Purachikanal
| length4 = 4:38
| title5 = Aavaaram Poovukkum
| music5 = [[Megha (singer)|Megha]]
| lyrics5 = Na. Muthukumar
| length5 = 4:39
| title6 = Kaaval Theme
| music6 = [[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|url=http://www.iluvcinema.in/tamil/censor-board-officials-impressed-with-kaaval/|title=Censor board officials impressed with Kaaval!|work=iluvcinema.in|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref> The film was initially slated to release on June 19 but eventually released on June 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vemals-kaaval-postponed.html|title=Vemal's Kaaval release postponed from June 19 to June 26|author=Avinash Pandian|work=Behindwoods|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref>

===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|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>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian action films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2015 action films]]
[[Category:Fictional portrayals of the Tamil Nadu Police]]
[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]
[[Category:Films scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar]]

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