Kaappaan
A Special Protection Group officer has to identify the threat to the prime minister, who he is protecting, and also the nation.
Directed by K. V. Anand · Action · Thriller · 166 min · 2019
Trailer
Director
K. V. Anand
Writer
K. V. Anand, Pattukkottai Prabakar
Studio
Lyca Productions
Release
2019-09-19
Runtime
166 min
Genres
Action, Thriller
Full Plot
A terrorist plot unfolds when Prime Minister Chandrakanth Varma is targeted in India and later in London. The government's security services are compromised, leading to the death of several key figures. As tensions rise, a former military intelligence operative must navigate a complex web of deceit to uncover the truth behind the assassinations.
Cast & Characters
Chandrakanth Varma
Mohanlal
Abhishek Chandrakanth Varma "Abhi"
Arya
Anjali
Sayesha Saigal
Anjali Vasudev
Sayyeshaa
Ranjith Kumar
Chirag Jani
Vivek
Kiran
Kathiravan's mother
Paruthiveeran Sujatha
Did You Know?
K.V. Anand has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Kavan, Ayan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Suriya appears in 22 films in our catalog, including Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, Pasanga 2.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In its opening weekend, the film collected ₹23 crore (US$3.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Kaappaan holds 5.6/10 on TMDb (37 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 12, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (37 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaappaan's IMDb rating?+
Kaappaan has a 6.2/10 rating on IMDb from 6,703 votes.
Is Kaappaan good? What are critics saying?+
Kaappaan holds 5.6/10 on TMDb (37 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Kaappaan?+
Kaappaan has a runtime of 166 min.
Who directed Kaappaan?+
Kaappaan was directed by K. V. Anand.
Where can I watch Kaappaan?+
Kaappaan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Kaappaan received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's initial pace and commercial appeal, others found it lacking in technical aspects such as music, cinematography, and writing. The overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling narrative and lacked originality.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
