Kayal
A guy falls in love with a girl at first sight. When the girl develops feelings for the guy, he departs. Are they destined to meet again?
Directed by Prabu Solomon · Romance · 139 min · 2014
Director
Prabu Solomon
Writer
Prabhu Solomon
Studio
God Pictures
Release
25 Dec 2014
Runtime
139 min
Genres
Romance
Full Plot
Two friends embark on a journey across the country, but their trip takes an unexpected turn when they inadvertently help a young couple elope. Accused by the family of the eloped woman, they are forced to confront their situation, leading one of them to confess his love for a housekeeper named Kayal. After clearing their names, Kayal sets out to find her former lover, and the two must overcome obstacles to be reunited.
Cast & Characters
Aaron
Chandran
Kayalvizhi "Kayal"
Anandhi
Socrates
Vincent
Divya
Divya Prabha
Prabhakar
Yaar Kannan
Inspector Mani
Bharathi Kannan
Meghna
Meghna Vincent
Deva
Devaraj
Aarthi
Rasaathis's father
Florent Pereira
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $770,000, Kayal has grossed $3.1M worldwide — about 4.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Prabu Solomon has directed 5 films in our catalog, including Thodari, Kumki.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Chandran appears in 3 films in our catalog, including Rubaai, Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know Kayal was inspired by the success of Kumki (2012)?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Did You Know The film's script was based on real-life stories of survival from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Did You Know Anandhi, played by Rakshita, was rechristened for the film after impressing director Prabhu Solomon during her auditions?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Did You Know Kayal featured extensive post-production due to its complex visual effects, including a costly climax shot in 7.1 Dolby Atmos.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Critical Assessment
Kayal holds 6.5/10 on IMDb (417 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.5/10 on IMDb (417 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kayal's IMDb rating?+
Kayal has a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb from 417 votes.
Is Kayal good? What are critics saying?+
Kayal holds 6.5/10 on IMDb (417 votes).
How long is Kayal?+
Kayal has a runtime of 139 min.
Who directed Kayal?+
Kayal was directed by Prabu Solomon.
Where can I watch Kayal?+
Kayal is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Kayal received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's sweet and endearing tale, beautiful music, and excellent performances, others found it overly dramatic and heavy-handed. The movie's use of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami as a backdrop was also criticized for feeling exploitative.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
