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2017 · Tamil · 2h 40m · Thriller, Drama · CBFC U
Keep your shortlist together and see where it’s streaming
Filmi Score
Good
6 reviews
55
3 very good1 good2 weak
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Critics largely agree Vijay Sethupathi's performance is what holds Kavan together, with its topical media satire landing in parts but losing steam through shallow writing, cluttered pacing or a weaker second half.
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Summary
Kavan (2017, Tamil) has a Filmi Score of 55 from 6 critic reviews, is rated 13+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on ZEE5 in India.
A budding journalist passionate about ethical, noble, hard-hitting journalism understands the more flourishing ghetto of sensationalism & news fabrication that the Entertainment TV Channel he belongs to, thrives on. When caught in a dilemma of whether to hold for a while or rise in protest, a situation forces him to make a decision that puts him out of work but… there begins his work.
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Directed by K. V. Anand · written by K. V. Anand & Kabilan Vairamuthu & A.N. Balakrishnan & D Suresh · music HipHop Tamizha Adhi & HipHop Tamizha Jeeva
A budding journalist passionate about ethical, noble, hard-hitting journalism understands the more flourishing ghetto of sensationalism & news fabrication that the Entertainment TV Channel he belongs to, thrives on. When caught in a dilemma of whether to hold for a while or rise in protest, a situation forces him to make a decision that puts him out of work but… there begins his work.
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Availability by JustWatch · some watch links pay filmi.ai a small commission; it never changes what we show or how we score.
The critic calls Kavan a commercial entertainer that keeps you hooked, praising a riveting first half and strong performances from Vijay… Read it there →
In a sarcastic, mocking register, the critic dismisses Kavan as overlong, overblown Madhur Bhandarkar-style social commentary with no real… Read it there →
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28
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Where can I watch Kavan?
Kavan is streaming on OTT: ZEE5 (India), Amazon Mx Player (India) and Amazon Prime Video Free (India). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Kavan?
Kavan has a Filmi Score of 55 (Good), the mean of 6 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 28 (Film Companion) to 77 (The Indian Express). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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