Kalvan
Kemban, a thief seeking an anti-poaching watcher job, finds out that it requires a bribe of Rs. 2 Lakh. Will he be able to arrange the money?
Directed by P.V. Shankar · Adventure · Comedy · Drama · 142 min · 2024
Trailer
Director
P.V. Shankar
Writer
P. V. Shankar
Studio
Axess Film Factory
Release
04 Apr 2024
Runtime
142 min
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Cast & Characters
Prasanna Balachandran
Azhagar
Bharathiraja
Balamani
Ivana
Kumaresan
G. Gnanasambandam
Village Chieftain
Vinoth Munna
Inspector
Cheranraj
Village Chieftain's wife
Nakkalites Dhanam
Did You Know?
A critic from The Times of India rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "Kalvan is a film that gives off the feeling that a lot is happening while also simultaneously making you think that absolutely nothing is playing out on screen".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Kalvan holds 5.6/10 on IMDb (972 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (5.6/10 on IMDb (972 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalvan's IMDb rating?+
Kalvan has a 5.6/10 rating on IMDb from 972 votes.
Is Kalvan good? What are critics saying?+
Kalvan holds 5.6/10 on IMDb (972 votes).
How long is Kalvan?+
Kalvan has a runtime of 142 min.
Who directed Kalvan?+
Kalvan was directed by P.V. Shankar.
Where can I watch Kalvan?+
Kalvan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Hulu, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Kalvan received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film's lead cast, but noted issues with storytelling pacing and dialogue. Others found the screenplay to be disjointed and lacking in coherence.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
