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RATING
6.5/10
POPULARITY
65

Kemban and his friend Soori are small time thieves from a village near the forest. Kemban falls for Balamani, a final year nursing student who dislikes him. To impress her and earn a job, Kemban plans... Read more

Kemban and his friend Soori are small time thieves from a village near the forest. Kemban falls for Balamani, a final year nursing student who dislikes him. To impress her and earn a job, Kemban plans to adopt an old man, Azhagar, as his grandfather so that he can claim a compensation payout if the old man dies in a forest animal attack. The plan backfires when Azhagar's past as a circus performer surfaces and the scheme takes unexpected turns. In the end, Kemban realises the value of trust, reform and love. Show less

RELEASE DATE
April 4, 2024
GENRES
Comedy, Drama

Quick Info

Release Date April 4, 2024
Language Tamil
Rating 6.5/10
Popularity 65
Genres Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating U/A

Storyline

Kemban, a thief with ambition to go legit, hatches a scheme - adopt an old man so he can claim compensation if wildlife kills him. But the old man, Azhagar, surprises everyone with his courage and back story. Kemban's romance with Balamani complicates his plan. Caught in the forest, facing real danger, Kemban learns that shortcuts don't pay and trust matters more than targets. By the end, he must choose between greed and integrity.

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Did You Know

Trivia
  • Directed and written by P. V. Shankar
  • Stars G. V. Prakash Kumar opposite Ivana, with Bharathiraja in a key role
  • Released on 4 April 2024
Goofs
  • Some narrative threads feel loosely packed and pacing suffers in the second half
  • Character motivations are occasionally under explained in key sequences
Quotes
  • "I thought adopting a grandfather meant earning relief. But I found responsibility."
  • "In the forest, death has no schedule - only timing."
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  • Opening credits include a montage of village scenes turning into circus flashes and then forest landscapes, indicating the film's blending of settings
Connections
  • Blends comedy drama with moral redemption themes, explores schemes gone wrong and the transformation of a flawed protagonist
  • The forest job angle and wild animal compensation twist give it a rural social drama dimension
Soundtracks
  • Music by G. V. Prakash Kumar, score by Revaa, features folk inspired songs and ambient forest tones to support the shift from village fun to forest tension

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Tagline

When a thief picks a grandfather, the game changes.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

This rating indicates the content is suitable for the specified audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Kalvan about?

A petty thief adopts an old man to claim compensation if wildlife attacks him, but the plan unravels and becomes a lesson in integrity and love.

02

Who directed the film?

P. V. Shankar wrote and directed the movie.

03

Who plays the main roles?

G. V. Prakash Kumar plays Kemban, Ivana plays Balamani and Bharathiraja plays Azhagar.

04

When was it released?

It was released on 4 April 2024.

05

What themes does the film explore?

Ambition, redemption, greed, love and transformation.

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