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Kaavalan

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
8.2K
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Joseph Vijay and Asin in Kaavalan (2011)
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Meera starts calling bhoomi, her bodyguard just to fool him by telling him she loves him. Problems arise when bhoomi falls in love with her not knowing who she is.Meera starts calling bhoomi, her bodyguard just to fool him by telling him she loves him. Problems arise when bhoomi falls in love with her not knowing who she is.Meera starts calling bhoomi, her bodyguard just to fool him by telling him she loves him. Problems arise when bhoomi falls in love with her not knowing who she is.

  • Directors
    • Siddique
    • K.R. Gowri Shankar
  • Writers
    • Guruvaran
    • Siddique
    • Gautam Siddhartha
  • Stars
    • Joseph Vijay
    • Asin
    • Raj Kiran
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    8.2K
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    • Directors
      • Siddique
      • K.R. Gowri Shankar
    • Writers
      • Guruvaran
      • Siddique
      • Gautam Siddhartha
    • Stars
      • Joseph Vijay
      • Asin
      • Raj Kiran
    • 28User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Joseph Vijay
    Joseph Vijay
    • Boominathan
    Asin
    Asin
    • Meera Muthuramalingam
    Raj Kiran
    Raj Kiran
    • Muthuramalingam
    Vadivelu
    Vadivelu
    • Ammavasai
    Roja
    Roja
    • Devika
    Mithra Kurian
    Mithra Kurian
    • Maadhu
    Mahadevan
    • Devarajan
    Nizhalgal Ravi
    Nizhalgal Ravi
    • Parthasarathy
    Krishna Kumar
    Krishna Kumar
    • Karthik Muthuramalingam
    Livingston
    Livingston
    • College Principal
    Neepa Siva
    • Poongodi
    • (as Neepa)
    M.S. Bhaskar
    M.S. Bhaskar
    • Maadhu's father
    Yuvashree
    • Bhoominadhan's mother
    Madhan Bob
    • College Lecturer
    • (as Madan Bob)
    Ajay Kumar
    Ajay Kumar
    • Meera's Classmate
    • (as Ajaykumar)
    Manel Soler
    Manel Soler
    • Gang Fighter
    • Directors
      • Siddique
      • K.R. Gowri Shankar
    • Writers
      • Guruvaran
      • Siddique
      • Gautam Siddhartha
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    User reviews28

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    10boopathy-boops

    Excellent Blockbuster Movie, Ilayathalapathy Rocks!!

    Real great comeback for Vijay after 5 in row dull movies.. Vijay(Boominathan) and Asin(Meera)Hattrick victory, Asin done her character very well, even Vadivel(Ammavasai), Mithu(Maathu).. Thalapathy tried good acting. but it lacks someplace also full marks for him.. its worth watching in theater. First half looks little slow and second half and shocking climax is the great backbone to the Movie.. Siddqe done good job to vi jay after Friends movie.. This will be a good comeback for vi jay to done well next movies better... After many movies All fans in Tamil industry accepted this movie is good including Ajith fans... Rajkiran done the same roll suits with his character by Muthuramalinga Devar god of Semmanor village. Thanks. Hope Vijay will give again Mega hit movie..
    10santhosh_murugesan

    Kaavalan complete family entertainment

    excellent come back for our hero after 2 years. it's a romance and comedy film. especially actor-comedian combination gave great response in theater as well as vijay-asin pair made as ha-trick hit movies especially climax is amazing.unexpected twist is there in last 30 min. after watching this movie everyone should feel something different. it was a big treat for all fans not only for vijay fans also the people who like story and entertainment. vijay played innocent character in this movie and he carried the movie in his shoulder till climax. when seeing this movie we felt like watching old vijay movies. this one will be the best movie in 2011 according to my opinion.finally it was family entertainment watch it and feel it.
    10aswineee004

    good movie must watch

    Kavalan , remake of the Malayalam film Bodyguard, brings together the successful duo of Vijay and Siddique once again, not to mention the hit Vijay-Asin combination. Coming from Siddique, the man who gave us Friends, the expectations is of a Vijay starrer that would be rather different from the ones we have been offered lately. Kavalan is an emotionally narrated love story about a righteous and innocent man who is assigned the task of being a young woman's bodyguard. He puts full faith and confidence in anything that he does; his love story too blossoms because of these qualities. But, unwittingly, the faith that he shows is taken advantage of in a way that no one would imagine. It is not with malice or any villainy that this is done; but out of love and admiration towards such an innocent person. It is love and destiny that play hero and villain in this story of relationships. The movie also subtly tells us that it is never good to leave things untold for too long in love.

    Overall, Kavalan is a movie that defies all the preset notions of a Vijay starrer that have been built over the last couple of years. It is his return to the romantic hero mould and also a call to all directors of the industry to stop pre-meditating 'over the top' scripts for him. A relatable love story shot in a cute and simple manner, rich with emotions.
    6psarjun

    MyReviews (APS) - Old Lovable Vijay is back.

    Remake of Malayalam movie directed by Siddhiq, himself. 'Body Guard'. Plot: Bhoominathan (Vijay) is assigned to be the body guard of Meera (Asin) and Madhu (Mithra Kurian) by the person who he respects most, the person who has given his name - Muthuramalingam (Raj Kiran). Because of the restrictions of Bhoominathan, Meera get irritated and starts making blind calls to him. Story is not that great and the presentation too. But few aspects of the movie just helps the movie to score well - Vijay + comedy + a soft love story. Yes, film starts a twenty five year back just when Vijay's character is born. (Now a usual sequence in Malayalam films- may be because the writer com director is from Kerala). Story comes to the present tense. Vijay is introduced in a boxing championship but still a low voltage introduction scene for Vijay (Thanks). What followed was a poorly executed action sequence. Then a comedy scene with a dog and Vadivelu (Directly ripped from Priyadarshan's Malayalam movie - Minnaram). I lost complete interest with the movie. Then comes the first song - well choreographed one. The movie should have started from here. Movie picks up its pace well and what followed was a very entertaining first half. Vijay and Vadivelu hits bulls eye with their combo comedy scenes. Vijay's performance is highly impressive and you will watch a Vijay who was missing from theater for many years. First half is filled with comic sequences and second half with dramatic love story and few twists. Movies goes well. Movie works well - its a different Vijay movie, his charisma is back. Siddhiq stick to every Vijay formula but included many scenes which other directors of Vijay movies missed.

    Vijay - one man holds the movie in his shoulder all the way. Vijay in a soft romantic role after many years and that works well and will easily reach his most dependable fans - Family and kids. This movie will attract them more than any of his last 10 films. As Bhoominathan, Vijay had 'acted' after a while. He delivers his best in Dance sequences (look out for - Step it Up..). Watch-out for his performance in the scene where he waits for his invisible lover in the park. Wow.. the old lovable Vijay is back. Asin - is just average. Something and many thing is missing in her face. She acted as if she is not interested and this feeling is not avoidable with a lot of close-ups scenes. Mithra Kurian - she looks very homely and does a good job. Rajkiran and Roja - good in their very limited roles.
    8sreenivas1988

    A Different Movie and Vijay's ComeBack Movie!

    The movie title itself says that it involves both Kaval(Guard) and Kadhal(Love)...tats y it is named Kaaval(Kadhal)an. The movie starts with Bhoominaathan(Vijay)'s respect for RajKiran and his ambition to become a bodyguard. His parents will send him as bodyguard for RajKiran as he is wasting time in just stunt and action. But he finally turns out to be bodyguard of RajKiran's daughter Meera(Asin). Meera dislikes him being coming behind her in uniform. She tries to change him by making anonymous calls to him. He falls in love with the unknown girl who calls him(actually Meera). She too falls in love. Finally whether he accepts her or not, when he comes to know its Meera, watch it on screen. Vadivel's Comedy is too GOOD! Music By Vidyasagar also ROCKS! The song "Step It Up" showing his usual talent and a melodious song "Yaaradu" are the TOP 2 songs. Finally for the Incredible CLIMAX, HATS OFF to the Director SIDDIQUE! Totally Ilaiyathalapathy IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      This movie was first made for Vijay by Siddique. Since he was busy, the director finished his Malayalam version and made the movie with Vijay.
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      Remake of Bodyguard (2010)

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 2011 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Main Hoon Bodyguard
    • Production company
      • Ekaveera Creations
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      • ₹300,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $79,185
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 35 minutes
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