Kovil (2004): Cast & Plot
Kovil is a 2004 romantic drama directed by Hari, starring Nassar as Susa Michael, Silambarasan and Sonia Agarwal. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Hari
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Sri Surya Movies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kovil About?
The premise of Kovil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Shaktivel, a young man from one village, and Angel, a woman from the rival neighboring village, fall deeply in love despite the long‑standing enmity between their communities. When Angel’s father discovers their relationship and disapproves of the match, he compels her to take vows as a nun, hoping to end the forbidden romance.
Kovil Themes & Keywords
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Kovil Cast & Characters
Nassar leads the cast as Susa Michael, with Silambarasan as Sakthivel and Sonia Agarwal as Agnel Devi. Directed by Hari; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hari
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Nassar as Susa Michael - Silambarasan as Sakthivel
- Sonia Agarwal as Agnel Devi
- Vadivelu
More from Hari
More films directed by Hari: Rathnam, Yaanai, Saamy² and Si 3.
Kovil Plot Summary
What happens in Kovil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two neighboring villages, Puliyankulam and Veppankulam, stand side by side, bound by a feud that stretches across generations and shapes every choice the people make. In Puliyankulam, Periyasamy—a widely respected Hindu elder—keeps the community anchored with his steady wisdom and quiet authority. From Veppankulam, Michael is a devout Protestant who carries a deep mistrust for people of other faiths, a stance that colors his every decision.
In the same region, Sakthivel, Periyasamy’s son, studies at a college in Nagercoil. At the same college, Angel, Angel, Michael’s daughter, begins to navigate the complexities of love that cross the religious divide. The two meet there and, despite the long-standing tensions between their communities, they find themselves drawn to one another and slowly fall in love.
Full summary
The whole story of Kovil, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kovil?
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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What are the names of the two feuding neighboring villages in the film?
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Kovil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kovil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kovil?
Kovil runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Kovil released?
Kovil was released on January 14, 2004.
Who directed Kovil?
Kovil was directed by Hari.
More films by Hari Who is in the cast of Kovil?
Kovil stars Nassar as Susa Michael, Silambarasan as Sakthivel and Sonia Agarwal as Agnel Devi, among 7 credited actors.
Does Kovil have a post-credit scene?
No. Kovil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kovil in?
The original language of Kovil is Tamil.
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