Kaappaan (2019)
Plot
Kaappaan (transl. Protector) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by K. V. Anand, who co-wrote the script with Pattukkottai Prabakar. The film, produced by Lyca Productions, stars Mohanlal, Suriya and Arya in lead roles along with Sayyeshaa, Samuthirakani, Poorna, Boman Irani and Chirag Jani in supporting roles. The narrative revolves around a Special Protection Group (SPG) officer who struggles to protect the Prime Minister of India from a mysterious man who threatens to assassinate him. The film was announced in January 2018. Filming took place between June 2018 and June 2019. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, with cinematography handled by Abhinandhan Ramanujam and M. S. Prabhu, and editing by Anthony. It was the final directorial work of Anand, before his death in 2021. Kaappaan was released theatrically on 20 September 2019. The film received mixed reviews from critics but grossed ₹100 crore at the box office.
Kaappaan details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 43m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | K. V. Anand |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Kaappaan about?
Kaappaan (transl. Protector) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by K. V. Anand, who co-wrote the script with Pattukkottai Prabakar. The film, produced by Lyca Productions, stars Mohanlal, Suriya and Arya in lead roles along with Sayyeshaa, Samuthirakani, Poorna, Boman Irani and Chirag Jani in supporting roles. The narrative revolves around a Special Protection Group (SPG) officer who struggles to protect the Prime Minister of India from a mysterious man who threatens to assassinate him. The film was announced in January 2018. Filming took place between June 2018 and June 2019. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, with cinematography handled by Abhinandhan Ramanujam and M. S. Prabhu, and editing by Anthony. It was the final directorial work of Anand, before his death in 2021. Kaappaan was released theatrically on 20 September 2019. The film received mixed reviews from critics but grossed ₹100 crore at the box office.
Who is in the cast of Kaappaan?
Kaappaan stars Mohanlal, Suriya, Arya and is directed by K. V. Anand. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Kaappaan online?
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How long is Kaappaan?
Kaappaan runs 2h 43m (163 minutes).
Who directed Kaappaan?
Kaappaan was directed by K. V. Anand.
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