Kalavu
After being attacked by three unidentified men, Shruti is rushed to the hospital. The very same night three drunk friends, Sujith, Ramesh and Stephan, are arrested by police under the suspicion of attacking Shruti. Meanwhile, Shruti passes away in the hospital under mysterious circumstances and the three friends struggle to prove their innocence.
Directed by Murali Karthick · Mystery · Crime · Thriller · 112 min · 2019
Director
Murali Karthick
Writer
Murali Karthick
Studio
Spicy Cool Impressions / Big Print Pictures
Release
2019-02-09
Runtime
112 min
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Full Plot
A theft sets off a chain reaction in the lives of its victims, revealing a web of deceit that slowly unravels. The film explores how small white lies can escalate into darker intentions, exposing the complexities of human relationships. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that these lies are not just harmless fabrications, but rather a reflection of our true selves.
Cast & Characters
Vatsan Chakravarthi
Stephen
Vatsan Chakravarthy
Ashok
Geevee
Gautham Harikrishnan
Maari
Aravind Murali
Did You Know?
Kalaiyarasan appears in 24 films in our catalog, including Madraskaaran, Thandakaaranyam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Debutant director Murali Karthick created a 37-minute pilot film to show producers before getting an opportunity to make the film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
The film was released as a ZEE5 original on 9 February 2019.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Kalavu does not yet have enough aggregated ratings data to summarize.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 12, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalavu's IMDb rating?+
Kalavu has a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb from 121 votes.
Is Kalavu good? What are critics saying?+
Kalavu does not yet have enough aggregated ratings data to summarize.
How long is Kalavu?+
Kalavu has a runtime of 112 min.
Who directed Kalavu?+
Kalavu was directed by Murali Karthick.
Where can I watch Kalavu?+
Kalavu is available to stream, rent, or buy on Zee5, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Kalavu received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's writing and screenplay as intelligent. The Indian Express noted that the director effectively used scene cuts to create tension. However, no other specific criticisms or opinions were mentioned in the provided text.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
