Kaaval (2021 film)

Kaaval (transl. Guard) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Nithin Renji Panicker. Produced by Joby George under the banner of Goodwill Entertainments, the film stars Suresh Gopi and Renji Panicker in the lead roles. Ranjin Raj composes the film's original score and soundtrack, and Nikhil S. Praveen is its cinematographer.[2]

Kaaval
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNithin Renji Panicker
Written byNithin Renji Panicker
Produced byJoby George
StarringSuresh Gopi
Renji Panicker
CinematographyNikhil S. Praveen
Edited byMansoor Muthutty
Music byRanjin Raj
Production
company
Distributed byCarnival Cinemas
Release date
  • 25 November 2021 (2021-11-25) (India)
Running time
148 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹ 7 crore
Box office₹13 crore

Whilst film received positive reviews from critics, appreciating perfomances,action sequences but criticized the cliched plot & predictability. Most consider it Suresh Gopi's thundering return to lead roles in Malayalam Cinema, reminiscent of the 80s and 90s.[3]

Premise

Thampan (Suresh Gopi) and Antony (Renji Panicker) are a long time best friends and business partners who owned a saw mill at Kattappana in the past. A tragic incident led to their falling-out and separates them for a long-time. Antony is disabled now and his family faces a grievous situation due to some wicked people, and he is forced to ask his old friend for help. The story is based on the biblical principle that the sins of the fathers shall be visited upon the sons.[4][5][6]

Cast

Production

Development

Speculations about Nithin Renji Panicker directing Suresh Gopi in the sequel of Lelam (1997) were reported in medias by late 2016.[8] He later confirmed about the film which was to be written and produced by his father Renji Panicker.[9][10][11]

Pre-production

However, due to technical reasons, the filming of the movie got delayed and by this time Nithin had planned another thriller starring Suresh Gopi and Lal.[12] The film reportedly set against the backdrop of a forest was said to have Idukki as the main location.[13] Suresh Gopi was said to portray a two-shaded character.[14] On 27 October 2019, the title of the film was officially announced.[15] Due to other work commitments, Lal opted out of the film and Renji Panicker replaced him. Filming was set to commence by late January 2020.[16]

Filming

Principal photography began on 25 January 2020, in Kattappana, Kerala.[17] Suresh Gopi joined the sets on 27 January 2020. Goodwill Entertainments' Joby George was the film's producer. It also features Rachel David, Muthumani, Sujith Shankar, Alencier Ley Lopez and Kannan Rajan P. Dev in pivotal roles. National award-winning cinematographer Nikhil S. Praveen, music director Ranjin Raj and editor Mansoor Muthutty were confirmed as part of the crew.[18]

Post production

The film's post production works began on 1 June 2020.[19]

Music
Kaaval
Soundtrack album by
Ranjin Raj
GenreFilmi
Length8:39
LanguageMalayalam
LabelGoodwill Entertainments

The film score is been composed by Ranjin Raj.The lyrics were written by BK Harinarayanan

Kaaval (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ennomal Nidhiyalle"BK HarinarayananMadhu Balakrishnan4:38
2."Kaarmekham Moodunnu"BK HarinarayananKS Chithra4:01

Release

Theatrical

In January 2021, the producer confirmed turning down an offer of 7 crore for digital release.[20] In early April 2021, it was reported that the theatrical release date was scheduled in July 2021.[21] However, in October 2021, the makers announced for a theatrical release on 25 November 2021.[22]

Home media

Asianet acquired the satellite rights & Netflix acquired the digital rights of the film. The film will be released on 22nd December on Netflix.

Reception

Critical response

The Times of India gave a rating of 3.5 out on 5 and wrote "It’s great to watch Suresh Gopi’s towering presence and action sequences on screen, for he delivers them with sincerity. Ranjin Raj has yet again offered some quality melody through this film and the song ‘Ennomal’ is sure to top music charts too for a while. The film’s story or its presentation, however, aren’t fetching enough to keep one genuinely invested in its proceedings. Its pace is quite sleep-inducing and even predictable in places, in the first-half. Though there is an investigative episode in the story towards the end, its late arrival doesn’t help trigger a sense of engagement, at that point".[23]

References
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  3. "കാവലാവാൻ തമ്പാൻ തീയേറ്ററുകളിലെത്തി; ഉജ്ജ്വല സ്വീകരണം". Mathrubhumi. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
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  7. "Malayalam News - 'ആ കുഴലിനകത്തോട്ട് വേറേ കുഴല് കയറ്റല്ലേ'; സുരേഷ് ഗോപിയുടെ കാവൽ വരുന്നു| Watch trailer of Suresh Gopi starrer kaaval movie directed by nithin renji panicker | News18 Kerala, Film Latest Malayalam News | ലേറ്റസ്റ്റ് മലയാളം വാർത്ത". malayalam.news18.com. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
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  18. CE Features (28 January 2020). "Suresh Gopi joins the set of 'Kaval'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  19. CE Features (1 June 2020). "Dubbing begins for Suresh Gopi's Kaval". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
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