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Kalaga Thalaivan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMagizh Thirumeni
Written byMagizh Thirumeni
Produced byUdhayanidhi Stalin
StarringUdhayanidhi Stalin
Nidhhi Agerwal
Kalaiyarasan
CinematographyK. Dhillraj
Edited byN. B. Srikanth
Music bySrikanth Deva
Arrol Corelli
Production
company
Release date
18 November 2022
Running time
2h 21m
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kalaga Thalaivan (transl. Leader of the Strife) is an Indian Tamil-language action-thriller film[1] written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin under the banner of Red Giant Movies.[2] The film stars Udhayanidhi Stalin himself, Nidhhi Agerwal and Kalaiyarasan in lead roles. The film's music and scored by Srikanth Deva and Arrol Corelli, with cinematography handled by K. Dhillraj and editing done by N. B. Srikanth.

This is a fourth collaboration of N. B. Srikanth and Magizh Thirumeni after Thadaiyara Thaakka, Meaghamann and Thadam. The film predominantly shot in Chennai.[3] The film was released in theatres on 18 November 2022. The film opened up to mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

Thirumaaran, a financial analyst swiftly climbs up the corporate ladder. Soon, his world is turned upside down as he is confronted by a mysterious deadly group led by a brutal killer. Throughout the story, we see how he copes with the situation.

Cast

Production

It was announced that Udhayanidhi Stalin would be doing a film with Magizh Thirumeni as the director. On 25 July 2022, the title of the film was announced to be Kalaga Thalaivan with the first look poster of the film being released.[4] It is produced under the banner of Red Giant Movies.[5] It was also reported that, Nidhhi Agerwal was cast in as the female lead opposite Udhayanidhi Stalin.[6] The shooting of the film began on 7 December 2020.[7] Sources reported that Kalaga Thalaivan will be a political-thriller film but Magizh Thirumeni clarified that it would be an action-thriller.[1]

Music

Kalaga Thalaivan
Soundtrack album by
Srikanth Deva and Arrol Corelli
Released2022
Recorded2022
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelSony Music India
ProducerSrikanth Deva
Arrol Corelli
Srikanth Deva chronology
Ainthu Unarvugal
(2021) 		Kalaga Thalaivan
(2022) 		Mugamariyaan
(2022)
Arrol Corelli chronology
Anbulla Ghilli
(2020) 		Kalaga Thalaivan
(2022)
Singles from Kalaga Thalaivan
  1. "Hey Puyale"
    Released: 9 November 2022
  2. "Neeladho"
    Released: 11 November 2022

The music is composed by Srikanth Deva and Arrol Corelli while the latter did the film score. The audio rights were acquired by Sony Music India.[8] The first single titled "Hey Puyale" was released on 9 November 2022.[9] The second single titled "Neeladho" was released on 11 November 2022.[10]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtist(s)Length
1."Hey Puyale"Madhan KarkyArrol CorelliShreya Ghoshal & Sathyaprakash5:00
2."Neeladho"PriyanArrol CorelliMadhu Iyer3:29
Total length:8:29

Release

Theatrical

The film was released theatrically on 18 November 2022.[11] The trailer of the film was released on 10 November 2022.[12][13]

Home media

The digital streaming rights of the film were sold to Netflix, while the satellite rights of the film is sold to Kalaignar TV.[14]

Reception

M. Suganth of The Times of India rated the film 3.0 out of 5 stars and wrote "This is felt even more with Thiru and Maithili's romantic track, which mainly feels like something that the filmmaker has introduced as a relief to the tense hide-and-seek between the hero and the villain."[15] A critic for India Herald wrote "Overall, A solid thriller yet again from Magizh Thirumeni!"[16] Kalyani Pandian of ABP Live gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Though the screenplay of Kalaga Thalaivan is interesting, the celebration that is not inherent in Magizh Thirumeni's films, naturally keeps us going through it too."[17] A critic for Cineulagam gave the film’s rating 2.75 out of 5 and wrote "Srikanth Deva's songs are unimpressive. The background music adds more power to the film."[18] Vishal Menon of Film Companion wrote "Even a point it makes about running away from fights, sort of works in a film that isn’t about muscle power at all."[19] Kirubhakar Purushothaman of The Indian Express gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Despite playing a formulaic role, Arav’s character works mainly due to his physical demeanor."[20] Srivatsan S of The Hindu wrote "This is the kind of film that relies on spoon-feeding information, narrative points over voice-over rather than converting them into emotions."[21] A critic for Behindwoods rated 2.75 out of 5 and wrote "Kalaga Thalaivan is worth your time, for the well written thriller portions and action scenes."[22] Bharathy Singaravel of The News Minute gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "If the film had done more to establish what it is that corporate powers do, rather than focusing on a badly written villain like Arjun who is only a means to an end, Kalaga Thalaivan may have been a far stronger film."[23] Navein Darshan of Cinema Express gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "It’s a competent strike, yes, but just not one enough to knock us out."[24] Thinkal Menon of OTT Play gave the film’s rating 3 out of 5 and wrote "The conflict between protagonist and antagonist is the highlight of the movie which could have been better in terms of screenplay."[25]

References

  1. ^ a b "Makers of Udhayanidhi Stalin's Kalagathalaivan Conclude Shooting; Know Release Date". News18. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  2. ^ "The motion poster of Udhayanidhi-Magizh Thirumeni's film 'Kalaga Thalaivan' is out". The Times of India. 26 July 2022.
  3. ^ "'Udhay was initially wary of the title Kalaga Thalaivan'". DT Next. 27 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Udhayanidhi's film with Magizh Thirumeni titled Kalagathalaivan". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  5. ^ "'Kalaga Thalaivan' teaser: Udhayanidhi's action thriller looks promising". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan trailer and audio launch to be held tomorrow". Cinema Express. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Udhayanidhi Stalin begins shooting for his film with Magizh Thirumeni". The Times of India. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan Trailer: Udhayanidhi Stalin's action-packed film is full of twists and turns". OTT Play. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  9. ^ "First single from Kalaga Thalaivan, Hey Puyale, out". Cinem Express. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  10. ^ "Kalagathalaivan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". JioSaavn.
  11. ^ "Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Kalaga Thalaivan' to release on November 18". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Trailer of Udhayanidhi-Magizh Thirumeni's Kalaga Thalaivan". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  13. ^ "'Kalaga Thalaivan' trailer: Udhayanidhi Stalin promises a masterpiece thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  14. ^ "DIGITAL OTT PLATFORM on Twitter: Upcoming Television Premiere Movie's On @kalaignartv_off". Archived from the original on 1 August 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 20 November 2021 suggested (help)
  15. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan Movie Review : An intelligently crafted action thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  16. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan Movie Review - A Brilliant Cat and Mouse Game!". India Herald. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  17. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan Review: கலகத்தை உண்டாக்கியதா 'கலகத்தலைவன்' - உதய்க்கு கிடைத்தது வெற்றியா.. தோல்வியா? - விமர்சனம்!". ABP Live (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  18. ^ "கலகத் தலைவன் திரைவிமர்சனம்". Cineulagam. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  19. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan Review: A Mostly Flat Corporate Thriller Written Around Clever, Complex Set Pieces". Film Companion. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  20. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan Movie Review: Magizh Thirumeni spoils his few good ideas by spoon-feeding them". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  21. ^ "'Kalaga Thalaivan' movie review: A passive Udhayanidhi Stalin in Magizh Thirumeni's generic thriller". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  22. ^ "KALAGA THALAIVAN MOVIE REVIEW". Behindwoods. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  23. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan review: Udhayanidhi starrer features a compelling cat and mouse chase". The News Minute. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  24. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan Movie Review: A largely effective cat-and-mouse game". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  25. ^ "Kalaga Thalaivan movie review: Udhayanidhi, Arav stand out in this thriller which offers a few high moments". OTT Play. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
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