Kaavalan
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.
Directed by Siddique, K.R. Gowri Shankar · Action · Comedy · Drama · 155 min · 2011
Director
Siddique, K.R. Gowri Shankar
Writer
Siddique
Studio
Ekaveera Creations
Release
15 Jan 2011
Runtime
155 min
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama
Full Plot
Bhoominathan, a former bodyguard, is hired by Muthuramalingam, a wealthy landlord, to protect him and his daughter Meera after her attempted suicide. When Bhoomi's past mistakes threaten to ruin their lives, he saves Meera from danger and begins to develop feelings for her, unaware that she is the one in need of protection. As they navigate their complicated relationship, Muthuramalingam tries to keep them apart, leading to a series of tense confrontations.
Cast & Characters
Joseph Vijay
Asin Thottumkal
Semmanur Muthuramalingam thevar, Meera's father
Raj Kiran
Madhu, Meera's best friend and Bhoominathan's wife
Mithra Kurian
Devika, Meera's mother
Roja
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $8.4M, Kaavalan has grossed $20.0M worldwide — about 2.4x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Joseph Vijay appears in 12 films in our catalog, including Thalaivaa, The Greatest of All Time.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Kaavalan released over 600 screens.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Kaavalan holds 7.0/10 on IMDb (7,845 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 12, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.0/10 on IMDb (7,845 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaavalan's IMDb rating?+
Kaavalan has a 7.0/10 rating on IMDb from 7,845 votes.
Is Kaavalan good? What are critics saying?+
Kaavalan holds 7.0/10 on IMDb (7,845 votes).
How long is Kaavalan?+
Kaavalan has a runtime of 155 min.
Who directed Kaavalan?+
Kaavalan was directed by Siddique, K.R. Gowri Shankar.
Where can I watch Kaavalan?+
Kaavalan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Kaavalan" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the comedic performances of Vadivelu and Vijay, others criticized the editing in the Tamil version for lacking resolution or coherence. The overall response highlights a balance between praise for Vijay's performance and criticism of the film's execution.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
