Kaappaan
2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kaappaan (transl. Protector) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by K. V. Anand and written by Pattukkottai Prabakar.[6] It was produced by Lyca Productions and stars Suriya, Mohanlal and Arya with Sayyeshaa, Samuthirakani, Poorna, Boman Irani and Chirag Jani in supporting roles.[7][8][9]
Kaappaan | |
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Directed by | K. V. Anand |
Written by | Pattukkottai Prabakar |
Produced by | Subaskaran Allirajah |
Starring | |
Cinematography | M. S. Prabhu Abinandhan Ramanujam |
Edited by | Anthony |
Music by | Harris Jayaraj |
Production company | |
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Running time | 163 minutes[2] |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Budget | ₹75 crore[3] |
Box office | ₹100 crore[4][5] |
The narrative revolves around Kathiravan, a Special Protection Group (SPG) officer who struggles to protect the Prime Minister from a mysterious man who threatens to assassinate him.
The film was released theatrically on 20 September 2019 and received mixed reviews from critics. Despite this, it was a commercial success, grossing ₹100 crore at the box office.[1][10][5] It was the final directorial work of K. V. Anand, before his death on 30 April 2021.