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{{Short description|2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film by K. V. Anand}}

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””’Kaappaan””’ ({{translation|Protector}}) is a 2019 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller]] film directed by [[K. V. Anand]] and written by [[Pattukkottai Prabakar]]. It was produced by [[Lyca Productions]] and stars [[Suriya]], [[Mohanlal]] and [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] in lead roles along with [[Sayyeshaa]], [[Samuthirakani]], [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]], [[Boman Irani]] and [[Chirag Jani (actor)|Chirag Jani]] in supporting roles.<ref name=”TOI2″>{{Cite news |date=1 July 2018 |title=After Vijay’s ‘Sarkar’, Prem Kumar also in Suriya 37! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-vijays-sarkar-prem-kumar-also-in-suriya-37/articleshow/64814629.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824121521/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-vijays-sarkar-prem-kumar-also-in-suriya-37/articleshow/64814629.cms |archive-date=24 August 2018 |access-date=22 June 2018 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The narrative revolves around a [[Special Protection Group]] (SPG) officer who struggles to protect the [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] from a mysterious man who threatens to assassinate him.

””’Kaappaan””’ ({{translation|Protector}}) is a 2019 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller]] film directed by [[K. V. Anand]] and written by [[Pattukkottai Prabakar]]. It was produced by [[Lyca Productions]] and stars [[Suriya]], [[Mohanlal]] and [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] in lead roles along with [[Sayyeshaa]], [[Samuthirakani]], [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]], [[Boman Irani]] and [[Chirag Jani (actor)|Chirag Jani]] in supporting roles.<ref name=”TOI2″>{{Cite news |date=1 July 2018 |title=After Vijay’s ‘Sarkar’, Prem Kumar also in Suriya 37! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-vijays-sarkar-prem-kumar-also-in-suriya-37/articleshow/64814629.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824121521/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-vijays-sarkar-prem-kumar-also-in-suriya-37/articleshow/64814629.cms |archive-date=24 August 2018 |access-date=22 June 2018 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The narrative revolves around a [[Special Protection Group]] (SPG) officer who struggles to protect the [[Prime Minister of India|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 but grossed ₹100 crore at the box office.<ref name=”gross”>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2019 |title=Suriya-Mohanlal’s Kaappaan earns Rs 100 crore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/suriya-mohanlals-kaappaan-earns-rs-100-crore/articleshow/71540753.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130065010/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/suriya-mohanlals-kaappaan-earns-rs-100-crore/articleshow/71540753.cms |archive-date=30 November 2024 |access-date=12 October 2019 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It was the final directorial work of Anand, before his death in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=2021-04-30 |title=Director KV Anand dies at 54 in Chennai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/director-kv-anand-dies-at-54-in-chennai-1796482-2021-04-30 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.fo/CwXxv |archive-date=2026-01-21 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref>

The film was released theatrically on 20 September 2019 and received mixed reviews from critics but grossed ₹100 crore at the box office.<ref name=”gross”>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2019 |title=Suriya-Mohanlal’s Kaappaan earns Rs 100 crore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/suriya-mohanlals-kaappaan-earns-rs-100-crore/articleshow/71540753.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130065010/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/suriya-mohanlals-kaappaan-earns-rs-100-crore/articleshow/71540753.cms |archive-date=30 November 2024 |access-date=12 October 2019 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It was the final directorial work of Anand, before his death in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=2021 |title=Director KV Anand dies at 54 in Chennai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/director-kv-anand-dies-at-54-in-chennai-1796482-2021-04-30 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.fo/CwXxv |archive-date=21 |access-date=21 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==

== Plot ==

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{{cast listing|

{{cast listing|

*[[Suriya]] as Kathiravan (Kathir), a [[Special Protection Group]] officer

*[[Suriya]] as Kathiravan (Kathir), a [[Special Protection Group]] officer

*[[Mohanlal]] as Chandrakanth Varma, [[Prime Minister of India]]

*[[Mohanlal]] as Chandrakanth Varma, [[Prime Minister of India]]

*[[Arya (actor)|Arya]] as Abhishek (Abhi) Varma, Chandrakanth’s son

*[[Arya (actor)|Arya]] as Abhishek (Abhi) Varma, Chandrakanth’s son

*[[Sayyeshaa]] as Anjali Vasudev, PM’s Press Secretary and Kathir’s love interest

*[[Sayyeshaa]] as Anjali Vasudev, PM’s Press Secretary and Kathir’s love interest

*[[Samuthirakani]] as Joseph Selvaraj, SPG Director

*[[Samuthirakani]] as Joseph Selvaraj, SPG Director

*[[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]] as Priya Joseph Selvaraj, Joseph’s wife<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adivi |first=Sashidar |date=25 February 2019 |title=Poorna to act alongside Suriya |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/250219/poorna-to-act-alongside-suriya-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712215302/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/250219/poorna-to-act-alongside-suriya-1.html |archive-date=12 July 2019 |access-date=12 July 2019 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>

*[[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]] as Priya Joseph Selvaraj, Joseph’s wife<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adivi |first=Sashidar |date=25 February 2019 |title=Poorna to act alongside Suriya |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/250219/poorna-to-act-alongside-suriya-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712215302/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/250219/poorna-to-act-alongside-suriya-1.html |archive-date=12 July 2019 |access-date=12 July 2019 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>

*[[Boman Irani]] as Rajan Mahadev, an industrialist; (voice dubbed by [[Nizhalgal Ravi]])

*[[Boman Irani]] as Rajan Mahadev, an industrialist; (voice dubbed by [[Nizhalgal Ravi]])

*[[Chirag Jani (actor)|Chirag Jani]] as Ranjith Kumar, a former intelligence agent<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 June 2019 |title=Suriya’s Kaappaan Villain Chirag Jani Well On the Road To Recovery |url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/suriyas-kaappaan-villain-chirag-jani-well-on-the-road-to-recovery-452917.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712215257/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/suriyas-kaappaan-villain-chirag-jani-well-on-the-road-to-recovery-452917.htm |archive-date=12 July 2019 |access-date=12 July 2019 |website=[[In.com]]}}</ref>

*[[Chirag Jani (actor)|Chirag Jani]] as Ranjith Kumar, a former intelligence agent<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 June 2019 |title=Suriya’s Kaappaan Villain Chirag Jani Well On the Road To Recovery |url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/suriyas-kaappaan-villain-chirag-jani-well-on-the-road-to-recovery-452917.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712215257/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/suriyas-kaappaan-villain-chirag-jani-well-on-the-road-to-recovery-452917.htm |archive-date=12 July 2019 |access-date=12 July 2019 |website=[[In.com]]}}</ref>

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*[[D. R. K. Kiran|Kiran]] as Vivek, SPG Commando <ref name=”TOI 3″ />

*[[D. R. K. Kiran|Kiran]] as Vivek, SPG Commando <ref name=”TOI 3″ />

*[[Uma (Tamil actress)|Uma]] as Mrs. Varma, Chandrakanth’s wife and Abhishek’s mother

*[[Uma (Tamil actress)|Uma]] as Mrs. Varma, Chandrakanth’s wife and Abhishek’s mother

*[[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Santhosh,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2019 |title=Kaappaan: Siriki lyric video promises a colorful festive feel! |url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/kaappaan-siriki-lyric-video-promises-a-colourful-festive-feel-470913.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706070131/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/kaappaan-siriki-lyric-video-promises-a-colourful-festive-feel-470913.htm |archive-date=6 July 2019 |access-date=12 July 2019 |website=[[In.com]]}}</ref> Cabinet Secretary

*[[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Santhosh,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2019 |title=Kaappaan: Siriki lyric video promises a colorful festive feel! |url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/kaappaan-siriki-lyric-video-promises-a-colourful-festive-feel-470913.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706070131/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/kaappaan-siriki-lyric-video-promises-a-colourful-festive-feel-470913.htm |archive-date=6 July 2019 |access-date=12 July 2019 |website=[[In.com]]}}</ref> Cabinet Secretary

*[[Paruthiveeran Sujatha]] as Kathiravan’s mother

*[[Paruthiveeran Sujatha]] as Kathiravan’s mother

*Shankar Krishnamurthy as Sundhar

*Shankar Krishnamurthy as Sundhar

*[[Nagineedu]] as Sikander, Defense Minister

*[[Nagineedu]] as Sikander, Defense Minister

*[[Swaminathan]] as Ramanujam

*[[Swaminathan]] as Ramanujam

*[[Ravi Prakash]] as Shiva, Mahadev’s assistant

*[[Ravi Prakash]] as Shiva, Mahadev’s assistant

*Manoj Lulla as Manoj

*Manoj Lulla as Manoj

*[[R. N. R. Manohar]] as Member of Parliament

*[[R. N. R. Manohar]] as Member of Parliament

* Anitha Sampath as Kavitha

* Anitha Sampath as Kavitha

*[[Pattukkottai Prabakar]] in a special appearance as a journalist

*[[Pattukkottai Prabakar]] in a special appearance as a journalist

*[[M. S. Prabhu]] in a special appearance

*[[M. S. Prabhu]] in a special appearance

*[[Anthony (editor)|Anthony]] in a special appearance as Irfan, interrogation officer

*[[Anthony (editor)|Anthony]] in a special appearance as Irfan, interrogation officer

*Karen Nikitha Harris in a special appearance in the song “Vinnil Vinmeen”

*Karen Nikitha Harris in a special appearance in the song “Vinnil Vinmeen”

*Danielle Haden as a dancer in the item number “Machan Inga Vandhira”

*Danielle Haden as a dancer in the item number “Machan Inga Vandhira”

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== Production ==

== Production ==

In January 2018, [[Suriya]] announced that his next film, [[Working title|tentatively titled]] ”Suriya 38”, would be directed by [[K. V. Anand]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2018 |title=”Suriya 37″ to be directed by KV Anand |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-37-to-be-directed-by-kv-anand/articleshow/62412651.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064627/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-37-to-be-directed-by-kv-anand/articleshow/62412651.cms |archive-date=27 November 2018 |access-date=30 December 2018 |work=The Times of India |df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] commenced on 25 June 2018, in London. [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] replaced [[Allu Sirish]] who opted out of the film due to scheduling conflicts.<ref name=”ie20july2018″>{{Cite web |date=20 July 2018 |title=Suriya 37: Allu Sirish not a part of Suriya-KV Anand film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriya-37-allu-sirish-not-a-part-of-suriya-kv-anand-film-5268181/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722184815/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriya-37-allu-sirish-not-a-part-of-suriya-kv-anand-film-5268181/ |archive-date=22 July 2018 |access-date=30 December 2018 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref name=”FP”>{{Cite web |date=6 July 2018 |title=Suriya 37 director KV Anand ropes in Arya for pivotal role; Tamil actor joins shoot in London |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/suriya-37-director-kv-anand-ropes-in-arya-for-pivotal-role-tamil-actor-joins-shoot-in-london-4677861.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722155619/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/suriya-37-director-kv-anand-ropes-in-arya-for-pivotal-role-tamil-actor-joins-shoot-in-london-4677861.html |archive-date=22 July 2018 |access-date=30 December 2018 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> The film was shot in multiple locations at various places across the world including [[New York City|New York]], Brazil, [[New Delhi]] and [[Hyderabad]].<ref name=”ie20july2018″ /><ref name=”FP” /><ref name=”TOI”>{{Cite news |date=25 June 2018 |title=Suriya’s next with KV Anand goes on the floors in London |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-next-with-kv-anand-goes-on-the-floors-in-london/articleshow/64732441.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005050501/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-next-with-kv-anand-goes-on-the-floors-in-london/articleshow/64732441.cms |archive-date=5 October 2018 |access-date=22 July 2018 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film also marks [[Boman Irani|Boman Irani‘s]] Tamil debut.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-22 |title=Boman Irani to make his Tamil debut with Suriya and KV Anand project |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/boman-irani-to-make-his-tamil-debut-with-suriya-kv-anand-film-1266881-2018-06-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.li/BhAHh |archive-date=2026-01-21 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Amitabh Bachchan]] was approached to portray the Prime Minister of India, but later [[Mohanlal]] agreed to do it.<ref name=”auto1″>{{Cite web |date=Jul 11, 2019 |title=KV Anand: “We approached Amitabh Bachchan for Mohanlal’s role in Kaappaan!” |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kv-anand-we-approached-amitabh-bachchan-for-mohanlal-s-role-in-kaappaan-news-tamil-thln9gdbjichd.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819095639/https://www.sify.com/movies/kv-anand-we-approached-amitabh-bachchan-for-mohanlal-s-role-in-kaappaan-news-tamil-thln9gdbjichd.html |archive-date=19 August 2019 |access-date=19 August 2019 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

In January 2018, [[Suriya]] announced that his next film, [[Working title|tentatively titled]] ”Suriya 38”, would be directed by [[K. V. Anand]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2018 |title=”Suriya 37″ to be directed by KV Anand |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-37-to-be-directed-by-kv-anand/articleshow/62412651.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064627/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-37-to-be-directed-by-kv-anand/articleshow/62412651.cms |archive-date=27 November 2018 |access-date=30 December 2018 |work=The Times of India }}</ref> [[Principal photography]] commenced on 25 June 2018, in London. [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] replaced [[Allu Sirish]] who opted out of the film due to scheduling conflicts.<ref name=”ie20july2018″>{{Cite web |date=20 July 2018 |title=Suriya 37: Allu Sirish not a part of Suriya-KV Anand film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriya-37-allu-sirish-not-a-part-of-suriya-kv-anand-film-5268181/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722184815/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriya-37-allu-sirish-not-a-part-of-suriya-kv-anand-film-5268181/ |archive-date=22 July 2018 |access-date=30 December 2018 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref name=”FP”>{{Cite web |date=6 July 2018 |title=Suriya 37 director KV Anand ropes in Arya for pivotal role; Tamil actor joins shoot in London |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/suriya-37-director-kv-anand-ropes-in-arya-for-pivotal-role-tamil-actor-joins-shoot-in-london-4677861.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722155619/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/suriya-37-director-kv-anand-ropes-in-arya-for-pivotal-role-tamil-actor-joins-shoot-in-london-4677861.html |archive-date=22 July 2018 |access-date=30 December 2018 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> The film was shot in multiple locations at various places across the world including [[New York City|New York]], Brazil, [[New Delhi]] and [[Hyderabad]].<ref name=”ie20july2018″ /><ref name=”FP” /><ref name=”TOI”>{{Cite news |date=25 June 2018 |title=Suriya’s next with KV Anand goes on the floors in London |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-next-with-kv-anand-goes-on-the-floors-in-london/articleshow/64732441.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005050501/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-next-with-kv-anand-goes-on-the-floors-in-london/articleshow/64732441.cms |archive-date=5 October 2018 |access-date=22 July 2018 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film also marks [[Boman Irani’s Tamil debut.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018 |title=Boman Irani to make his Tamil debut with Suriya and KV Anand project |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/boman-irani-to-make-his-tamil-debut-with-suriya-kv-anand-film-1266881-2018-06-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.li/BhAHh |archive-date=21 |access-date=21 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Amitabh Bachchan]] was approached to portray the Prime Minister of India, but later [[Mohanlal]] agreed to do it.<ref name=”auto1″>{{Cite web |date=11 2019 |title=KV Anand: “We approached Amitabh Bachchan for Mohanlal’s role in Kaappaan!” |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kv-anand-we-approached-amitabh-bachchan-for-mohanlal-s-role-in-kaappaan-news-tamil-thln9gdbjichd.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819095639/https://www.sify.com/movies/kv-anand-we-approached-amitabh-bachchan-for-mohanlal-s-role-in-kaappaan-news-tamil-thln9gdbjichd.html |archive-date=19 August 2019 |access-date=19 August 2019 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

Initially, [[Gavemic U. Ary]] was announced as the cinematographer, but in a turn of events [[Abhinandan Ramanujam]] replaced him. Later, he too left the project after the first schedule, apparently due to scheduling conflicts with cinematography commitments for the Malayalam film ”[[9 (2019 film)|9]]”. Subsequently, [[M. S. Prabhu]] who previously collaborated with Suriya and Anand on [[Ayan (film)|”Ayan”]] (2009) was assigned as cinematographer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2018 |title=Abhinandan replaces Gavemic U Ary as cinematographer in Suriya-KV Anand project |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jun/27/abhinandan-replaces-gavemic-u-ary-as-cinematographer-in-suriya-kv-anand-project-6715.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119111503/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jun/27/abhinandan-replaces-gavemic-u-ary-as-cinematographer-in-suriya-kv-anand-project-6715.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |access-date=3 January 2019 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-17 |title=Suriya-KV Anand film gets another new cinematographer |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/Aug/17/suriya-kv-anand-film-gets-another-new-cinematographer-7475.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024173927/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/aug/17/suriya-kv-anand-film-gets-another-new-cinematographer-7475.html |archive-date=24 October 2021 |access-date=2025-07-19 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

Initially, [[Gavemic U. Ary]] was announced as the cinematographer, but in a turn of events [[Abhinandan Ramanujam]] replaced him. Later, he too left the project after the first schedule, apparently due to scheduling conflicts with cinematography commitments for the Malayalam film ”[[9 (2019 film)|9]]”. Subsequently, [[M. S. Prabhu]] who previously collaborated with Suriya and Anand on [[Ayan (film)|”Ayan”]] (2009) was assigned as cinematographer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2018 |title=Abhinandan replaces Gavemic U Ary as cinematographer in Suriya-KV Anand project |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jun/27/abhinandan-replaces-gavemic-u-ary-as-cinematographer-in-suriya-kv-anand-project-6715.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119111503/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jun/27/abhinandan-replaces-gavemic-u-ary-as-cinematographer-in-suriya-kv-anand-project-6715.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |access-date=3 January 2019 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 |title=Suriya-KV Anand film gets another new cinematographer |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/Aug/17/suriya-kv-anand-film-gets-another-new-cinematographer-7475.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024173927/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/aug/17/suriya-kv-anand-film-gets-another-new-cinematographer-7475.html |archive-date=24 October 2021 |access-date=19 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

Also, it was revealed that [[Harris Jayaraj]], [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]], [[D. R. K. Kiran]], [[Peter Hein]] and Dhilp Subbaryan was assigned as music director, film editor art director and stunt choreography, respectively, continuing their association with the director from his previous films.<ref name=”it1jan2018″>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2018 |title=Suriya 37 is Kaappaan: Director KV Anand’s film gets a name |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/suriya-37-is-kaappaan-director-kv-anand-s-film-gets-a-name-1421065-2019-01-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102061035/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/suriya-37-is-kaappaan-director-kv-anand-s-film-gets-a-name-1421065-2019-01-01 |archive-date=2 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref>

Also, it was revealed that [[Harris Jayaraj]], [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]], [[D. R. K. Kiran]], [[Peter Hein]] and Dhilp Subbaryan was assigned as music director, film editor art director and stunt choreography, respectively, continuing their association with the director from his previous films.<ref name=”it1jan2018″>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2018 |title=Suriya 37 is Kaappaan: Director KV Anand’s film gets a name |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/suriya-37-is-kaappaan-director-kv-anand-s-film-gets-a-name-1421065-2019-01-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102061035/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/suriya-37-is-kaappaan-director-kv-anand-s-film-gets-a-name-1421065-2019-01-01 |archive-date=2 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref>

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The makers had registered three titles: ”Kaappaan”, ”Meetpaan” and ”Uyirkaa”, and asked fans to choose what title to name the film through a poll. Although the majority of fans voted for ”Uyirkaa”,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M. |date=1 January 2019 |title=Suriya’s film with KV Anand titled ‘Kaappaan’ |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-film-with-kv-anand-titled-kaappaan/articleshow/67323384.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116053253/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-film-with-kv-anand-titled-kaappaan/articleshow/67323384.cms |archive-date=16 January 2019 |access-date=21 February 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> on 31 December 2018, Lyca Productions announced the film’s title as ”Kaappaan”.<ref name=”it1jan2018″ /><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1079810670839980032 |user=LycaProductions |title=Here We Go! #Suriya37 is #KAAPPAAN 🔥💥🌟 START MUSIC #HappyNewYear @Suriya_offl @anavenkat @Mohanlal @arya_offl @Jharrisjayaraj |author=Lyca Productions |author-link=Lyca Productions |date=31 December 2018 |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.fo/9UpXU |archive-date=21 January 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The makers had registered three titles: ”Kaappaan”, ”Meetpaan” and ”Uyirkaa”, and asked fans to choose what title to name the film through a poll. Although the majority of fans voted for ”Uyirkaa”,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M. |date=1 January 2019 |title=Suriya’s film with KV Anand titled ‘Kaappaan’ |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-film-with-kv-anand-titled-kaappaan/articleshow/67323384.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116053253/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-film-with-kv-anand-titled-kaappaan/articleshow/67323384.cms |archive-date=16 January 2019 |access-date=21 February 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> on 31 December 2018, Lyca Productions announced the film’s title as ”Kaappaan”.<ref name=”it1jan2018″ /><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1079810670839980032 |user=LycaProductions |title=Here We Go! #Suriya37 is #KAAPPAAN 🔥💥🌟 START MUSIC #HappyNewYear @Suriya_offl @anavenkat @Mohanlal @arya_offl @Jharrisjayaraj |author=Lyca Productions |author-link=Lyca Productions |date=31 December 2018 |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.fo/9UpXU |archive-date=21 January 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The makers shot a song sequence on Indonesia’s [[Java]] island.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2019 |title=Suriya – KV Anand’s ‘Kaappaan’ team lands in Java for a song sequence |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/suriya-kv-anands-kaappaan-team-lands-java-song-sequence-100757 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426143351/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/suriya-kv-anands-kaappaan-team-lands-java-song-sequence-100757 |archive-date=26 April 2019 |access-date=2019-05-24 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-26 |title=Mohanlal and Suriya’s Kaappaan heads to Java in Indonesia for song shoot. See picture |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/suriya-s-kaappaan-heads-to-java-in-indonesia-for-song-shoot-see-picture/story-2XMVAEGbL0xdIOPJH7rNYJ.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520124455/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/suriya-s-kaappaan-heads-to-java-in-indonesia-for-song-shoot-see-picture/story-2XMVAEGbL0xdIOPJH7rNYJ.html |archive-date=20 May 2019 |access-date=2019-05-24 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref>

The makers shot a song sequence on Indonesia’s [[Java]] island.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2019 |title=Suriya KV Anand’s ‘Kaappaan’ team lands in Java for a song sequence |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/suriya-kv-anands-kaappaan-team-lands-java-song-sequence-100757 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426143351/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/suriya-kv-anands-kaappaan-team-lands-java-song-sequence-100757 |archive-date=26 April 2019 |access-date=24 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 |title=Mohanlal and Suriya’s Kaappaan heads to Java in Indonesia for song shoot. See picture |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/suriya-s-kaappaan-heads-to-java-in-indonesia-for-song-shoot-see-picture/story-2XMVAEGbL0xdIOPJH7rNYJ.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520124455/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/suriya-s-kaappaan-heads-to-java-in-indonesia-for-song-shoot-see-picture/story-2XMVAEGbL0xdIOPJH7rNYJ.html |archive-date=20 May 2019 |access-date=24 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==

==Soundtrack==

The soundtrack album is scored by [[Harris Jayaraj]]. The audio launch event was held on 21 July 2019 in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 July 2019 |title=Mohanlal heaps praises on Suriya at Kaappaan audio launch: He has irresistible passion as an actor |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlal-heaps-praises-on-suriya-at-kaappaan-audio-launch-he-has-irresistible-passion-as-an-actor-1572051-2019-07-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722123257/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlal-heaps-praises-on-suriya-at-kaappaan-audio-launch-he-has-irresistible-passion-as-an-actor-1572051-2019-07-22 |archive-date=22 July 2019 |access-date=22 July 2019 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2019 |title=Rajinikanth, Shankar, and Vairamuthu come together for ‘Kaappaan’! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/rajinikanth-shankar-and-vairamuthu-come-together-for-kaappaan-news-tamil-thslvgajfdefh.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718085757/https://www.sify.com/movies/rajinikanth-shankar-and-vairamuthu-come-together-for-kaappaan-news-tamil-thslvgajfdefh.html |archive-date=18 July 2019 |access-date=12 October 2019 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Harris’ daughter Karen Nikita Harris made her debut as a singer with the song “Vinnil Vinmeen”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 July 2019 |title=Kaappaan audio launch: Rajinikanth backs Suriya’s NEP stand, Mohanlal praises director KV Anand |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-audio-launch-rajinikanth-backs-suriyas-nep-stand-mohanlal-praises-director-kv-anand-7032481.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722123247/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-audio-launch-rajinikanth-backs-suriyas-nep-stand-mohanlal-praises-director-kv-anand-7032481.html |archive-date=22 July 2019 |access-date=22 July 2019 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref>

The soundtrack album is scored by [[Harris Jayaraj]]. The audio launch event was held on 21 July 2019 in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 July 2019 |title=Mohanlal heaps praises on Suriya at Kaappaan audio launch: He has irresistible passion as an actor |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlal-heaps-praises-on-suriya-at-kaappaan-audio-launch-he-has-irresistible-passion-as-an-actor-1572051-2019-07-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722123257/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlal-heaps-praises-on-suriya-at-kaappaan-audio-launch-he-has-irresistible-passion-as-an-actor-1572051-2019-07-22 |archive-date=22 July 2019 |access-date=22 July 2019 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2019 |title=Rajinikanth, Shankar, and Vairamuthu come together for ‘Kaappaan’! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/rajinikanth-shankar-and-vairamuthu-come-together-for-kaappaan-news-tamil-thslvgajfdefh.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718085757/https://www.sify.com/movies/rajinikanth-shankar-and-vairamuthu-come-together-for-kaappaan-news-tamil-thslvgajfdefh.html |archive-date=18 July 2019 |access-date=12 October 2019 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Harris’ daughter Karen Nikita Harris made her debut as a singer with the song “Vinnil Vinmeen”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 July 2019 |title=Kaappaan audio launch: Rajinikanth backs Suriya’s NEP stand, Mohanlal praises director KV Anand |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-audio-launch-rajinikanth-backs-suriyas-nep-stand-mohanlal-praises-director-kv-anand-7032481.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722123247/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-audio-launch-rajinikanth-backs-suriyas-nep-stand-mohanlal-praises-director-kv-anand-7032481.html |archive-date=22 July 2019 |access-date=22 July 2019 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref>

Upon release, the album received a positive review from ”[[Firstpost]]”, commenting that “Harris Jayraj composes yet another album loaded with chartbusters for Suriya’s film. Dipped in quintessential Harris signature, the album offers different styles of music, ending up with different results.”<ref name=”auto”>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2019 |title=Kaappaan music review: Harris Jayraj composes yet another album loaded with chartbusters for Suriya’s film |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-music-review-harris-jayraj-composes-yet-another-album-loaded-with-chartbusters-for-suriyas-film-7055761.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726134549/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-music-review-harris-jayraj-composes-yet-another-album-loaded-with-chartbusters-for-suriyas-film-7055761.html |archive-date=26 July 2019 |access-date=7 August 2019 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref>

Upon release, the album received a positive review from ”[[Firstpost]]”, commenting that “Harris Jayraj composes yet another album loaded with chartbusters for Suriya’s film. Dipped in quintessential Harris signature, the album offers different styles of music, ending up with different results.”<ref name=”auto”>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2019 |title=Kaappaan music review: Harris Jayraj composes yet another album loaded with chartbusters for Suriya’s film |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-music-review-harris-jayraj-composes-yet-another-album-loaded-with-chartbusters-for-suriyas-film-7055761.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726134549/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-music-review-harris-jayraj-composes-yet-another-album-loaded-with-chartbusters-for-suriyas-film-7055761.html |archive-date=26 July 2019 |access-date=7 August 2019 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref>

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==Release==

==Release==

Initially, the makers announced that the film is scheduled to release on 30 August 2019, but considering the release of ”[[Saaho]]”, which was scheduled on the same date, the release was pushed to 20 September 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2019 |title=Mohanlal and Suriya’s Kaappaan gets new release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriyas-kaappaan-gets-new-release-date-5879131/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030211205/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriyas-kaappaan-gets-new-release-date-5879131/ |archive-date=30 October 2023 |access-date=20 August 2019 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> A Telugu dubbed version titled ”Bandobast” was released simultaneously with the Tamil version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2019 |title=Mohanlal and Suriya’s ‘Kaappaan’ renamed as ‘Bandobast’ in Telugu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-kaappaan-renamed-as-bandobust-in-telugu/articleshow/69987186.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817155214/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-kaappaan-renamed-as-bandobust-in-telugu/articleshow/69987186.cms |archive-date=17 August 2021 |access-date=10 September 2019 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

Initially, the makers announced that the film is scheduled to release on 30 August 2019, but considering the release of ”[[Saaho]]”, which was scheduled on the same date, the release was pushed to 20 September 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2019 |title=Mohanlal and Suriya’s Kaappaan gets new release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriyas-kaappaan-gets-new-release-date-5879131/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030211205/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriyas-kaappaan-gets-new-release-date-5879131/ |archive-date=30 October 2023 |access-date=20 August 2019 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> A Telugu dubbed version titled ”Bandobast” was released simultaneously with the Tamil version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2019 |title=Mohanlal and Suriya’s ‘Kaappaan’ renamed as ‘Bandobast’ in Telugu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-kaappaan-renamed-as-bandobust-in-telugu/articleshow/69987186.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817155214/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-kaappaan-renamed-as-bandobust-in-telugu/articleshow/69987186.cms |archive-date=17 August 2021 |access-date=10 September 2019 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

==Reception==

==Reception==

=== Critical reception ===

=== Critical reception ===

”Kaappaan” received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MK |first=Surendhar |date=2019-09-25 |title=Kaappaan tops TN, Kerala box office in opening weekend; Gaddalakonda Ganesh earns Rs 25 cr globally |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-tops-tn-kerala-box-office-in-opening-weekend-gaddalakonda-ganesh-earns-rs-25-cr-globally-7398541.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819131706/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-tops-tn-kerala-box-office-in-opening-weekend-gaddalakonda-ganesh-earns-rs-25-cr-globally-7398541.html |archive-date=19 August 2020 |access-date=2020-04-19 |website=[[Firstpost]] |language=en}}</ref> ”[[The Times of India]]” rated the film 2 out of 5 stars stating “KV Anand’s Kaappaan feels like one of those patriotic films that Vijayakanth and Arjun frequently made in the 90s, but is not as entertaining as those”.<ref name=”TOI 3″>{{Cite news |title=Kaappaan Movie Review : Mohanlal and Suriya starrer is a frustrating action film. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaappaan/movie-review/71214794.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190920065342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaappaan/movie-review/71214794.cms |archive-date=20 September 2019 |access-date=20 September 2019 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> ”[[Sify]]” rated 2 out of 5 stars stating “Ambitious but exhausting!”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-20 |title=Kaappaan review: Ambitious but exhausting! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kaappaan-review-ambitious-but-exhausting-review-tamil-tjuo2jfbebicj.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920213834/https://www.sify.com/movies/kaappaan-review-ambitious-but-exhausting-review-tamil-tjuo2jfbebicj.html |archive-date=20 September 2019 |access-date=2019-10-26 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> ”[[News18]]” rated 1 out of 5 stars and stated “Despite Stellar Star Cast, Mohanlal-Suriya Starrer Loses Focus”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-20 |title=Kaappaan Movie Review: Despite Stellar Star Cast, Mohanlal-Suriya Starrer Loses Focus |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kaappaan-movie-review-despite-stellar-star-cast-suriya-mohanlal-starrer-loses-focus-2316599.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026175438/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kaappaan-movie-review-despite-stellar-star-cast-suriya-mohanlal-starrer-loses-focus-2316599.html |archive-date=26 October 2019 |access-date=2019-10-26 |website=News18}}</ref> ”[[Firstpost]]” rated 2.25 out of 5 stars stating “Suriya, Mohanlal are charismatic in this formulaic action drama”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-20 |title=Kaappaan movie review: Suriya, Mohanlal are charismatic in this formulaic action drama |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-movie-review-suriya-mohanlal-are-charismatic-in-this-formulaic-action-drama-7375171.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014191132/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-movie-review-suriya-mohanlal-are-charismatic-in-this-formulaic-action-drama-7375171.html |archive-date=14 October 2019 |access-date=2019-10-26 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> ”[[The Hindu]]” stated, “KV Anand’s latest collaboration with his favourite leading man is a painstakingly long thriller, that neither has soul nor brain”.<ref>{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=2019-09-20 |title=”Kaappaan” movie review: A colossal misfire for Suriya |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kaappaan-movie-review-a-colossal-misfire-for-suriya/article29468958.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810002348/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kaappaan-movie-review-a-colossal-misfire-for-suriya/article29468958.ece |archive-date=10 August 2020 |access-date=2020-05-30 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> ”[[The New Indian Express]]” rated 1.5 out of 5 stars stating “Never do you truly believe that this film has a real understanding of the world and its politics.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-21 |title=Suriya’s ‘Kaappaan’ film review: An overlong film full of bloat and devoid of soul |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/21/suriyas-kaappaan-film-review-an-overlong-film-full-of-bloat-and-devoid-of-soul-2036633.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104182947/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/21/suriyas-kaappaan-film-review-an-overlong-film-full-of-bloat-and-devoid-of-soul-2036633.html |archive-date=4 November 2019 |access-date=2020-05-22 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> ”[[The Indian Express]]” rated 1 out of 5 stars stating “KV Anand fills Kaappaaan with props, in his never-ending endeavour to create that elusive surreal ambience. But the film has artificiality written all over.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-20 |title=Kaappaan movie review: A nightmarish film that no star can save |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kaappaan-movie-review-rating-suriya-mohanlal-6014789/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206205050/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kaappaan-movie-review-rating-suriya-mohanlal-6014789/ |archive-date=6 February 2023 |access-date=2020-05-22 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> ”[[Deccan Chronicle]]” rated 2.5 out of 5 stars stating “Kaappaan plays a big game and is very commercial in nature.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-21 |title=Kaappaan review: Inconsistent writing makes for an average watch |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/210919/kaappaan-review-inconsistent-writing-makes-for-an-average-watch.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001062536/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/210919/kaappaan-review-inconsistent-writing-makes-for-an-average-watch.html |archive-date=1 October 2020 |access-date=2020-05-22 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> ”[[The News Minute]]” rated 2 out of 5 stars stating “Other than Suriya, nobody in the SPG looks like they’ve even slow jogged on the treadmill, let alone performed miraculous high security ops.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-20 |title=”Kaappaan” review: Who will save the audience from Kollywood’s farmer obsession? |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/Kaappaan-review-who-will-save-the-audience-from-Kollywood-farmer-obsession-Suriya-Mohanlal-109223 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219032034/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/Kaappaan-review-who-will-save-the-audience-from-Kollywood-farmer-obsession-Suriya-Mohanlal-109223 |archive-date=19 February 2020 |access-date=2020-05-22 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> ”[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]” rated 2 out of 5 stars stating “The predictable screenplay, which reminds you of some old Vijayakanth or Arjun films, is disappointing as it comes from Anand who has had some decent outings with Suriya earlier, like Maattraan and Ayan.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-20 |title=Kaappaan review: An ambitious but predictable affair |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2019/09/20/Kaappaan-review-An-ambitions-but-predictable-affair.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011033531/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2019/09/20/Kaappaan-review-An-ambitions-but-predictable-affair.html |archive-date=11 October 2019 |access-date=2020-05-23 |website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]}}</ref>

”Kaappaan” received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MK |first=Surendhar |date=25 |title=Kaappaan tops TN, Kerala box office in opening weekend; Gaddalakonda Ganesh earns Rs 25 cr globally |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-tops-tn-kerala-box-office-in-opening-weekend-gaddalakonda-ganesh-earns-rs-25-cr-globally-7398541.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819131706/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-tops-tn-kerala-box-office-in-opening-weekend-gaddalakonda-ganesh-earns-rs-25-cr-globally-7398541.html |archive-date=19 August 2020 |access-date=19 |website=[[Firstpost]] |language=en}}</ref> ”[[The Times of India]]” rated the film 2 out of 5 stars stating “KV Anand’s Kaappaan feels like one of those patriotic films that Vijayakanth and Arjun frequently made in the 90s, but is not as entertaining as those”.<ref name=”TOI 3″>{{Cite news |title=Kaappaan Movie Review : Mohanlal and Suriya starrer is a frustrating action film. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaappaan/movie-review/71214794.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190920065342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaappaan/movie-review/71214794.cms |archive-date=20 September 2019 |access-date=20 September 2019 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> ”[[Sify]]” rated 2 out of 5 stars stating “Ambitious but exhausting!”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 |title=Kaappaan review: Ambitious but exhausting! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kaappaan-review-ambitious-but-exhausting-review-tamil-tjuo2jfbebicj.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920213834/https://www.sify.com/movies/kaappaan-review-ambitious-but-exhausting-review-tamil-tjuo2jfbebicj.html |archive-date=20 September 2019 |access-date=26 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> ”[[News18]]” rated 1 out of 5 stars and stated “Despite Stellar Star Cast, Mohanlal-Suriya Starrer Loses Focus”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 |title=Kaappaan Movie Review: Despite Stellar Star Cast, Mohanlal-Suriya Starrer Loses Focus |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kaappaan-movie-review-despite-stellar-star-cast-suriya-mohanlal-starrer-loses-focus-2316599.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026175438/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kaappaan-movie-review-despite-stellar-star-cast-suriya-mohanlal-starrer-loses-focus-2316599.html |archive-date=26 October 2019 |access-date=26 |website=News18}}</ref> ”[[Firstpost]]” rated 2.25 out of 5 stars stating “Suriya, Mohanlal are charismatic in this formulaic action drama”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 |title=Kaappaan movie review: Suriya, Mohanlal are charismatic in this formulaic action drama |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-movie-review-suriya-mohanlal-are-charismatic-in-this-formulaic-action-drama-7375171.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014191132/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaappaan-movie-review-suriya-mohanlal-are-charismatic-in-this-formulaic-action-drama-7375171.html |archive-date=14 October 2019 |access-date=26 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> ”[[The Hindu]]” stated, “KV Anand’s latest collaboration with his favourite leading man is a painstakingly long thriller, that neither has soul nor brain”.<ref>{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=20 |title=”Kaappaan” movie review: A colossal misfire for Suriya |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kaappaan-movie-review-a-colossal-misfire-for-suriya/article29468958.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810002348/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kaappaan-movie-review-a-colossal-misfire-for-suriya/article29468958.ece |archive-date=10 August 2020 |access-date=30 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> ”[[The New Indian Express]]” rated 1.5 out of 5 stars stating “Never do you truly believe that this film has a real understanding of the world and its politics.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 |title=Suriya’s ‘Kaappaan’ film review: An overlong film full of bloat and devoid of soul |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/21/suriyas-kaappaan-film-review-an-overlong-film-full-of-bloat-and-devoid-of-soul-2036633.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104182947/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/21/suriyas-kaappaan-film-review-an-overlong-film-full-of-bloat-and-devoid-of-soul-2036633.html |archive-date=4 November 2019 |access-date=22 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> ”[[The Indian Express]]” rated 1 out of 5 stars stating “KV Anand fills Kaappaaan with props, in his never-ending endeavour to create that elusive surreal ambience. But the film has artificiality written all over.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 |title=Kaappaan movie review: A nightmarish film that no star can save |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kaappaan-movie-review-rating-suriya-mohanlal-6014789/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206205050/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kaappaan-movie-review-rating-suriya-mohanlal-6014789/ |archive-date=6 February 2023 |access-date=22 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> ”[[Deccan Chronicle]]” rated 2.5 out of 5 stars stating “Kaappaan plays a big game and is very commercial in nature.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 |title=Kaappaan review: Inconsistent writing makes for an average watch |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/210919/kaappaan-review-inconsistent-writing-makes-for-an-average-watch.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001062536/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/210919/kaappaan-review-inconsistent-writing-makes-for-an-average-watch.html |archive-date=1 October 2020 |access-date=22 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> ”[[The News Minute]]” rated 2 out of 5 stars stating “Other than Suriya, nobody in the SPG looks like they’ve even slow jogged on the treadmill, let alone performed miraculous high security ops.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 |title=”Kaappaan” review: Who will save the audience from Kollywood’s farmer obsession? |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/Kaappaan-review-who-will-save-the-audience-from-Kollywood-farmer-obsession-Suriya-Mohanlal-109223 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219032034/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/Kaappaan-review-who-will-save-the-audience-from-Kollywood-farmer-obsession-Suriya-Mohanlal-109223 |archive-date=19 February 2020 |access-date=22 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> ”[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]” rated 2 out of 5 stars stating “The predictable screenplay, which reminds you of some old Vijayakanth or Arjun films, is disappointing as it comes from Anand who has had some decent outings with Suriya earlier, like Maattraan and Ayan.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 |title=Kaappaan review: An ambitious but predictable affair |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2019/09/20/Kaappaan-review-An-ambitions-but-predictable-affair.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011033531/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2019/09/20/Kaappaan-review-An-ambitions-but-predictable-affair.html |archive-date=11 October 2019 |access-date=23 |website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]}}</ref>

=== Box office ===

=== Box office ===

In its opening weekend, the film collected {{INRConvert|23|c|lk=off|year=2019|to=USD|0|mode=historical}} in Tamil Nadu, which at the time made it one of the highest-grossing opening weekends in Tamil film history.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 September 2019 |title=Kaappaan box office collection: Mohanlal and Suriya’s film becomes the highest opening weekend grosser of all time |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kaappaan-suriyas-film-becomes-the-highest-opening-weekend-grosser-of-all-time/articleshow/71271034.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113161458/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kaappaan-suriyas-film-becomes-the-highest-opening-weekend-grosser-of-all-time/articleshow/71271034.cms |archive-date=13 November 2019 |access-date=2020-07-27 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The film collected approximately {{INRConvert|50|c|lk=off|year=2019|to=USD|0|mode=historical}} worldwide in its first weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-24 |title=Kaappaan box office collection: Suriya starrer grosses Rs 50 crore worldwide |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kaappaan-box-office-collection-day-3-suriya-worldwide-6023135/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116070257/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kaappaan-box-office-collection-day-3-suriya-worldwide-6023135/ |archive-date=16 January 2021 |access-date=2020-07-27 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> ”Kaappaan” earned around {{INR}}100 crore worldwide.<ref name=”gross” />

In its opening weekend, the film collected {{INRConvert|23|c|lk=off|year=2019|to=USD|0|mode=historical}} in Tamil Nadu, which at the time made it one of the highest-grossing opening weekends in Tamil film history.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 September 2019 |title=Kaappaan box office collection: Mohanlal and Suriya’s film becomes the highest opening weekend grosser of all time |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kaappaan-suriyas-film-becomes-the-highest-opening-weekend-grosser-of-all-time/articleshow/71271034.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113161458/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kaappaan-suriyas-film-becomes-the-highest-opening-weekend-grosser-of-all-time/articleshow/71271034.cms |archive-date=13 November 2019 |access-date=27 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The film collected approximately {{INRConvert|50|c|lk=off|year=2019|to=USD|0|mode=historical}} worldwide in its first weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 |title=Kaappaan box office collection: Suriya starrer grosses Rs 50 crore worldwide |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kaappaan-box-office-collection-day-3-suriya-worldwide-6023135/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116070257/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kaappaan-box-office-collection-day-3-suriya-worldwide-6023135/ |archive-date=16 January 2021 |access-date=27 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> ”Kaappaan” earned around {{INR}}100 crore worldwide.<ref name=”gross” />

== References ==

== References ==

2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film by K. V. Anand

Kaappaan (transl. Protector) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by K. V. Anand and written by Pattukkottai Prabakar. It was produced by Lyca Productions and stars Suriya, Mohanlal and Arya in lead roles along with Sayyeshaa, Samuthirakani, Poorna, Boman Irani and Chirag Jani in supporting roles.[5] The narrative revolves around 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 but grossed ₹100 crore at the box office.[4] It was the final directorial work of Anand, before his death in 2021.[6]

Plot

Terrorists tried to kill the Prime Minister of India, Chandrakanth Varma, in New Delhi, but security services were able to stop the attack, save the PM, and send him to his office. The government used NSG operations to prevent the assassination. However, the Minister for Communications, Vasudev, was killed as collateral damage, and his daughter Anjali is the PM’s junior office secretary.

Kathiravan “Kathir” is an organic farmer in Thanjavur who secretly works for the country’s military intelligence. The SPG asks him to help protect the PM during his visit to London after a captured terrorist reveals a plot to assassinate him. Kathir identifies and shoots the suspect. Anjali, who mistakes Kathir for the assassin, tries to follow him, but he tricks her into getting drunk and loses her. Varma goes to India and discovers that the Pakistan army killed the Indian soldiers in Kashmir. Rajan Mahadev, a business tycoon and a public figure, meets Varma to discuss ways of retaliation.

Joseph, Kathir’s co-worker and friend, gets a death threat during Joseph and Priya’s wedding anniversary celebration. Suddenly, a sniper kills his pet cat. Kathir and Joseph try to track the killer, but he diverts them by murdering the sniper with a small bomb blast and escapes. Varma goes to Kashmir to speak to the public, but a mysterious caller interferes with the communication system of the SPG and alerts them to a bomb on the stage where Varma is speaking. Kathir discovers the bomb and throws it away. However, the caller uses the distraction to detonate another bomb in Varma’s car, killing him. After Varma’s death, there is a struggle for the position of the next PM, but Varma’s advisor chooses his son, Abhi, to prevent a political divide.

Kathir gets suspended for failing to protect the Prime Minister. He discovers evidence that links their friend Ranjith, a disgraced double agent, to the killer. Ranjith seeks revenge on Varma and the SPG for his arrest, which led to his family’s suicide. In addition, farmers are protesting against the construction of mines in Thanjavur, which are destroying their crops. Abhishek plans to close the mines, but Mahadev, the owner, opposes his decision, resulting in a political conflict. Despite security warnings, Abhishek takes Anjali out for her birthday, and there is an assassination attempt on him that injures Anjali. Joseph dies while trying to save Abhishek. Kathir gets angry at Abhishek for going outside with no security.

During the post-mortem, Kathir finds that one of his officers, Prem, has tried to tamper with the evidence. Prem reveals himself as a double agent who is in cahoots with Ranjith and was the one who killed Joseph while he was rescuing Abhishek. Meanwhile, male caelifera locusts suddenly infest the fields in Thanjavur. Mahadev orchestrated the outbreak since the farmers didn’t give up their land for his mining company. Mahadev is also the brain behind Varma’s assassination, and Ranjith and Prem are simply his puppets. Abhishek and Mahadev discuss this ongoing feud and agree that in the immediate press conference, Mahadev agrees to shut down his mines in Thanjavur. Mahadev seemingly agrees but secretly plans to release both male and female caelifera, which will ensure the destruction of the crops without any chances of revival and allow him to establish his mining company without further problems.

Kathir figures this out and destroys the train transporting the locusts, killing all the locusts. Ranjith enters the control room at the press conference and plans to kill Abhishek on Mahadev’s orders. Kathir beats up Ranjith, who reveals that the bomb is with Anjali. Kathir calls Anjali to the control room, and they find that the cast on her broken arm contains the bomb. Kathir removes Anjali’s plaster cast and disposes of the bomb. Kathir rushes to protect Abhishek but Ranjith says that Kathir’s jacket has a bomb, and removing it will cause it to detonate. With Kathir frozen on the spot, Ranjith and Mahadev escape, enter the latter’s car and detonate the bomb, but the bomb explodes in the car, thus killing Mahadev and Ranjith on the spot. In a flashback, Kathir had found the bomb in the jacket earlier and left the bulletproof vest in Mahadev’s car. In the end, Kathir and Anjali are seen having romantic moments in his hometown.

Cast

Production

In January 2018, Suriya announced that his next film, tentatively titled Suriya 38, would be directed by K. V. Anand.[11] Principal photography commenced on 25 June 2018, in London. Arya replaced Allu Sirish who opted out of the film due to scheduling conflicts.[12][13] The film was shot in multiple locations at various places across the world including New York, Brazil, New Delhi and Hyderabad.[12][13][14] The film also marks Boman Irani‘s Tamil debut.[15] Amitabh Bachchan was approached to portray the Prime Minister of India, but later Mohanlal agreed to do it.[16]

Initially, Gavemic U. Ary was announced as the cinematographer, but in a turn of events Abhinandan Ramanujam replaced him. Later, he too left the project after the first schedule, apparently due to scheduling conflicts with cinematography commitments for the Malayalam film 9. Subsequently, M. S. Prabhu who previously collaborated with Suriya and Anand on Ayan (2009) was assigned as cinematographer.[17][18]

Also, it was revealed that Harris Jayaraj, Anthony, D. R. K. Kiran, Peter Hein and Dhilp Subbaryan was assigned as music director, film editor art director and stunt choreography, respectively, continuing their association with the director from his previous films.[19]

The makers had registered three titles: Kaappaan, Meetpaan and Uyirkaa, and asked fans to choose what title to name the film through a poll. Although the majority of fans voted for Uyirkaa,[20] on 31 December 2018, Lyca Productions announced the film’s title as Kaappaan.[19][21]

The makers shot a song sequence on Indonesia’s Java island.[22][23]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack album is scored by Harris Jayaraj. The audio launch event was held on 21 July 2019 in Chennai.[24][25] Harris’ daughter Karen Nikita Harris made her debut as a singer with the song “Vinnil Vinmeen”.[26]

Upon release, the album received a positive review from Firstpost, commenting that “Harris Jayraj composes yet another album loaded with chartbusters for Suriya’s film. Dipped in quintessential Harris signature, the album offers different styles of music, ending up with different results.”[27]

Telugu Track-List
Title Lyrics Singer(s)
1. “Yenno Thaarala Sangamam” Vanamali Nikitha Harris 03:49
2. “Seruku” Chandrabose Senthildass Velayutham, Senthil Ganesh, Ramani Ammal 04:43
3. “Hey Amigo” Vanamali Jonita Gandhi, Haricharan, Leslie Lewis 04:32
4. “Mecha Ninne” Vanamali Nikhita Gandhi 03:36
5. “Palike Palike” Chandrabose Javed Ali, Darshana KT, Pravin Saivi 04:22
Total length: 19:20

Release

Initially, the makers announced that the film is scheduled to release on 30 August 2019, but considering the release of Saaho, which was scheduled on the same date, the release was pushed to 20 September 2019.[28] A Telugu dubbed version titled Bandobast was released simultaneously with the Tamil version.[29]

Reception

Critical reception

Kaappaan received mixed reviews from critics.[30] The Times of India rated the film 2 out of 5 stars stating “KV Anand’s Kaappaan feels like one of those patriotic films that Vijayakanth and Arjun frequently made in the 90s, but is not as entertaining as those”.[9] Sify rated 2 out of 5 stars stating “Ambitious but exhausting!”.[31] News18 rated 1 out of 5 stars and stated “Despite Stellar Star Cast, Mohanlal-Suriya Starrer Loses Focus”.[32] Firstpost rated 2.25 out of 5 stars stating “Suriya, Mohanlal are charismatic in this formulaic action drama”.[33] The Hindu stated, “KV Anand’s latest collaboration with his favourite leading man is a painstakingly long thriller, that neither has soul nor brain”.[34] The New Indian Express rated 1.5 out of 5 stars stating “Never do you truly believe that this film has a real understanding of the world and its politics.”[35] The Indian Express rated 1 out of 5 stars stating “KV Anand fills Kaappaaan with props, in his never-ending endeavour to create that elusive surreal ambience. But the film has artificiality written all over.”[36] Deccan Chronicle rated 2.5 out of 5 stars stating “Kaappaan plays a big game and is very commercial in nature.”[37] The News Minute rated 2 out of 5 stars stating “Other than Suriya, nobody in the SPG looks like they’ve even slow jogged on the treadmill, let alone performed miraculous high security ops.”[38] The Week rated 2 out of 5 stars stating “The predictable screenplay, which reminds you of some old Vijayakanth or Arjun films, is disappointing as it comes from Anand who has had some decent outings with Suriya earlier, like Maattraan and Ayan.”[39]

Box office

In its opening weekend, the film collected ₹23 crore (US$3.27 million) in Tamil Nadu, which at the time made it one of the highest-grossing opening weekends in Tamil film history.[40] The film collected approximately ₹50 crore (US$7.1 million) worldwide in its first weekend.[41] Kaappaan earned around ₹100 crore worldwide.[4]

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