Kalavu Thozhirchalai

Kalavu Thozhirchalai
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Directed by	T. Krishnasamy John
Produced by	S. Ravishankar
Written by	T. Krishnasamy
Starring	Kathir Kushi Vamsi Krishna Kalanjiyam Renuka Senthil
Music by	Shyam Benjamin
Cinematography	V. Thyagarajan
Edited by	Yoga Bhaskar
Production company	MGK Movie Makers
Distributed by	Venkeys Film International
Release date	22 September 2017 (2017-09-22)
Running time	138 Minute
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Kalavu Thozhirchalai (Tamil: களவு தொழிற்சாலை) (English: Thieving Factory) is a 2017 Indian Tamil heist film written and directed by T. Krishnasamy. The film features Kathir and Kushi in the lead roles, with an ensemble cast of actors including Vamsi Krishna, Kalanjiyam and Renuka in pivotal roles. The film began production during 2013 and was released after several delays on 22 September 2017 to mixed reviews from critics.The movie was also dubbed in Hindi as khazana-The Robbery.

Plot

An idol smuggler comes to a village to steal a Shiva idol worth 600 crores. The story begins with an international criminal (Vamsi Krishna) An idol smuggler comes to a village to steal an Ancient "Shiva" idol worth 600 crores.Who Is arriving at a village in Tanjore with the ulterior motive of smuggling the ancient Maragatha "Lingam" idol from "Marundeeswarar" Temple. He enters the temple in the pretext of a journalist who has come to research on temples. He takes the help of a local guy "Sweet Ravi" (Kathir) who is a smalltime thief who steals only "Pillayar" idols.^[1] Ravi wants to make big money and settle in life with his Fiancé "Vani"(Kushi a.k.a.Rebecca). So, he agrees to go hand-in-glove with 'Ram/Sanjay' and as per the latter's plan, they steal the heavily guarded Lingam from the temple.^[2] Ravi gets his share of the spoils. Now The Ministry Know'S That The Idol Has Been Missing So He Filed A Complain In Police But Due To A Value Of Idol A "Government" Assigned A Case To Mr. Irfan (Kalanjium), a special police officer From The Special Task Force assigned to find the culprits. How he solves the case and brings them to books forms the rest.^[3]

Cast

• Kathir as Ravi
• Vamsi Krishna as Ram Sanjay (Suresh Chandran)
• Kalanjiyam as Irfan
• Kushi as Vani
• Senthil
• Renuka

Production

Director Krishnasamy revealed that an interview of DSP Kadhar Badsha, who was accused of antique robbery, was the inspiration for the film. The film was shot and ready for release by 2014, but went through production delays.^[4] Thus it also became the last film to be shot inside temples in Tamil Nadu since the government does not allow filming inside temples anymore.^[5][6]

Soundtrack

The film's music was composed by Shyam Benjamin, while the audio rights of the film was acquired by Saregama. The album released on 15 May 2014 and featured three songs. Shyam Benjamin was chosen after being recommended to the producers by lyricist Muthamil.^[7]

Release

Kalavu Thozhirchalai had a theatrical release across Tamil Nadu alongside eight other films, which became the most crowded release date of 2017 in Chennai.^[8] The film opened on 22 September 2017 to mixed reviews, with the critic from The Times of India stating that "the best parts of Kalavu Thozhirchalai are the portions when Sanjay and Kathir try to steal the idol" adding that "these scenes are suspenseful and well shot, with the art direction by Murali Ram, especially, lending an authentic feel". The critic then added "however, the rest of the film is more or less a let-down, turning what should have been a thrilling heist movie into a slow-moving film filled with unnecessary sub-plots".^[9] Silverscreen.in described it as an "uninspired crime thriller that does not make an effort to engage".^[10] The Deccan Chronicle also stated the film moves at a "slow speed with a predictable script".^[11]

References

External links

• Kalavu Thozhirchalai on IMDb