Kavan (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kavan is a 2017 drama thriller starring Vijay Sethupathi as Tilak, Akashdeep Saigal and Bose Venkat. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $142,784 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- AGS Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kavan About?
The premise of Kavan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young journalist dedicated to ethical reporting finds himself at odds with the sensationalism and fabricated news promoted by the entertainment television channel he works for. Faced with a moral dilemma, he must choose between compromise and protest, a decision that ultimately leads to his dismissal. This event marks the beginning of his own journey and a chance to pursue his principles.
Kavan Themes & Keywords
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Kavan Cast & Characters
Vijay Sethupathi leads the cast as Tilak, with Akashdeep Saigal as Kalyan and Bose Venkat as Dheeran Maniarasu.
- Vijay Sethupathi as Tilak
- Akashdeep Saigal as Kalyan
- Bose Venkat as Dheeran Maniarasu
- Madonna Sebastian as Malar
Also Starring in Kavan
· 17 more- Darshana Rajendran Kalpana
- Vikranth Abdul
- Krishnakumar Ramakumar Ashok
- Jagan Jagan
- T. Rajendar Mayilvaganan
- Pandiarajan Pillai
- Nassar Police Commissioner
- Aishwarya Nisha
- R. N. R. Manohar Thilak's Father
- Rethika Srinivas Show Judge
- Chandhini Tamilarasan Nimmi
- Priyadarshini Rajkumar Bhavana
- D.R.K. Kiran Inspector Bala
- Powerstar Srinivasan Powerstar
- K. V. Anand Themselves
- Anthony a person in the bar (cameo)
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Kavan Plot Summary
What happens in Kavan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thilak, played by Vijay Sethupathi, is a hard-hitting news anchor at Zen One TV, a channel owned by Kalyan. Kalyan is a powerful, corrupt media baron who feeds on sensationalism to boost TRP and maintains a tight, lucrative alliance with Dheeran Maniarasu, a formidable politician. The network thrives on getting exclusive scoops while keeping a lid on anything that might hurt their ally, Dheeran, and the newsroom culture is shaped by kickbacks, scripted narratives, and a non-ethical approach to journalism. Within this toxic ecosystem, Malar, the ex-girlfriend of Thilak, also works at Zen One. Though she initially tries to keep her distance, she gradually rekindles the old flame, and they reconcile, finding a fragile balance between their professional duties and personal history.
Full summary
The whole story of Kavan, scene by scene
Kavan Box Office
Kavan grossed $142,784 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$142.8K
- International
- $142.8K
How Well Do You Know Kavan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Kavan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kavan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kavan?
Kavan runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Kavan released?
Kavan was released on March 31, 2017.
Who is in the cast of Kavan?
Kavan stars Vijay Sethupathi as Tilak, Akashdeep Saigal as Kalyan and Bose Venkat as Dheeran Maniarasu, among 21 credited actors.
How much did Kavan make at the box office?
Kavan grossed $142,784 worldwide.
Does Kavan have a post-credit scene?
No. Kavan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kavan in?
The original language of Kavan is Tamil.
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