Kaaliyan

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Kaaliyan
Directed by S. Mahesh Gurukkal
Written byB. T. Anil Kumar
Produced by Rajeev Nair
Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran
Sathyaraj
Cinematography Sujith Vaassudev
Music by Ravi Basrur
Country India

Kaaliyan is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language period drama film directed by S. Mahesh Gurukkal in his directorial debut for producer Rajeev Govindan. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran. [1] [2] [3] The film is based on Kunchirakkotu Kali Nair, a 17th-century warrior.

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Plot

The film Kaaliyan features the story of Kunchirakkottu Kali Nair, a 17th-century warrior who lived in Venad. He was a loyal follower of the famous warrior Iravikkutty Pillai. Despite Iravikkutty Pillai becoming a historical figure, Kaaliyan remained relatively unknown. The movie revolves around the incidents and stories that happen there after. [4] [5]

Cast

Production

Gurukkal has helmed the documentary "Lifesketch of Sree Narayana Guru", that won him the Kerala State Television Award for direction. He launched himself as feature film director with Kaaliyan, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Sathyraj. [6] [7] [8]

References

  1. Madhu, Vignesh (2 March 2023). "Prithviraj's Kaaliyan to go on floors in June". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  2. "Motion poster of Prithviraj's magnum opus Kaaliyan released. See it here". Hindustan Times. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  3. Shriijth, Sajin (12 May 2022). "Bigger plans for Prithviraj-starrer Kaaliyan; shoot in October". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  4. Native, Digital (4 February 2020). "Here's the update on Prithviraj's 'Kaaliyan'". The News Minute. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  5. "Makers of Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer 'Kaaliyan' resumes work". The Times of India. 31 March 2022. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  6. "'കാളിയനോ'ടൊപ്പം കൂടുന്നോ? മുന്നൂറോളം അവസരങ്ങളെന്ന് പൃഥ്വിരാജ്". Mathrubhumi. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  7. "Makers of Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer 'Kaaliyan' resumes work". The Times of India . 31 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  8. "ഒരുങ്ങുന്നത് പൃഥ്വിരാജിന്റെ വമ്പന്‍ ചിത്രം; പിറന്നാൾ ദിനത്തിൽ സർപ്രൈസുമായി ടീം 'കാളിയൻ'". Asianet News. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2025.

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