Kaaliyan
കാളിയൻ
Synopsis
Set in 17th century Venad , Kaaliyan unfolds during a time of war and political intrigue. The story follows Kunjirakottu Kaali, a valiant warrior and loyal aide to Iravikutty Pillai, the army chief of King Ravi Varma. Once overshadowed by his commander’s fame, Kaali rises through courage and sacrifice to defend the honor of his land , earning the title that would immortalize him as Kaaliyan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dr. S. Mahesh
- Screenplay & Story
- B T Anil Kumar
- Original Score
- Ravi Basrur
- Original Title
- കാളിയൻ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Magic Moon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dr. S. Mahesh
B T Anil Kumar
Ravi Basrur
Sujith Vaassudev
Rajeev Govindan
Department Leadership Roster
Ravi Basrur
Original Music Composer
Dr. S. Mahesh
Director
B T Anil Kumar
Writer
Sujith Vaassudev
Director of Photography
Vinesh Banglan
Production Design
Rajeev Govindan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaaliyan
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What is Kaaliyan about?
Set in 17th century Venad , Kaaliyan unfolds during a time of war and political intrigue. The story follows Kunjirakottu Kaali, a valiant warrior and loyal aide to Iravikutty Pillai, the army chief of King Ravi Varma. Once overshadowed by his commander’s fame, Kaali rises through courage and sacrifice to defend the honor of his land , earning the title that would immortalize him as Kaaliyan.
Who directed Kaaliyan?
Kaaliyan was directed by Dr. S. Mahesh.
Who stars in Kaaliyan?
The principal cast of Kaaliyan includes Prithviraj Sukumaran.
When was Kaaliyan released and how long is it?
Kaaliyan was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Kaaliyan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kaaliyan was composed by Ravi Basrur.