Kaaliyan
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| director = S. Mahesh Gurukkal
| writer = B. T. Anil Kumar
| producer = Rajeev Nair
| starring = Prithviraj Sukumaran
Sathyaraj
| music = Ravi Basrur
| cinematography = Sujith Vaassudev
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}
Kaaliyan is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language period drama film directed by S. Mahesh Gurukkal in his directorial debut and produced by Rajeev Govindan. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran.{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2023-03-02 |title=Prithviraj's Kaaliyan to go on floors in June |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Mar/02/prithvirajs-kaaliyan-to-go-on-floors-in-june-40561.html |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2018-02-27 |title=Motion poster of Prithviraj's magnum opus Kaaliyan released. See it here |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/motion-poster-of-prithviraj-s-magnum-opus-kaaliyan-released-see-it-here/story-wDTDMbLP0YjzTiRRVBYWWM.html |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Shriijth |first=Sajin |date=2022-05-12 |title=Bigger plans for Prithviraj-starrer Kaaliyan; shoot in October |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/May/12/bigger-plans-for-prithviraj-starrer-kaaliyan-shoot-in-october-31448.html |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}} The film is based on Kunchirakkotu Kali Nair, a 17th-century warrior.
Plot
The film Kaaliyan features the story of Kunchirakkottu Kali Nair, a 17th-century warrior who lived in Venad. He was a loyal follower of the famous warrior Iravikkutty Pillai. Despite Iravikkutty Pillai becoming a historical figure, Kaaliyan remained relatively unknown. The movie revolves around the incidents and stories that happen there after.{{Cite web |last=Native |first=Digital |date=2020-02-04 |title=Here's the update on Prithviraj's 'Kaaliyan' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/here-s-update-prithviraj-s-kaaliyan-117504 |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2022-03-31 |title=Makers of Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer 'Kaaliyan' resumes work |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/makers-of-prithviraj-sukumaran-starrer-kaaliyan-resumes-work/articleshow/90562659.cms |access-date=2024-04-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Cast
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kunchirakkottu Kali Nair "Kaaliyan"
- Sathyraj as Iravikkutty Pillai
Production
Gurukkal has helmed the documentary "Lifesketch of Sree Narayana Guru", that won him the Kerala State Television Award for direction. He launched himself as feature film director with Kaaliyan, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Sathyraj. {{cite web |title='കാളിയനോ'ടൊപ്പം കൂടുന്നോ? മുന്നൂറോളം അവസരങ്ങളെന്ന് പൃഥ്വിരാജ് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/prithviraj-shares-casting-call-for-kaaliyan-movie-1.4531410 |publisher=Mathrubhumi |access-date=30 March 2025 |date=15 February 2020}}{{cite web |title=Makers of Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer 'Kaaliyan' resumes work |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/makers-of-prithviraj-sukumaran-starrer-kaaliyan-resumes-work/articleshow/90562659.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=30 March 2025 |date=31 March 2022}}{{cite web |title=ഒരുങ്ങുന്നത് പൃഥ്വിരാജിന്റെ വമ്പന് ചിത്രം; പിറന്നാൾ ദിനത്തിൽ സർപ്രൈസുമായി ടീം 'കാളിയൻ' |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/kaaliyan-movie-team-share-new-poster-for-actor-prithviraj-birthday-slg266 |publisher=Asianet News |access-date=30 March 2025 |date=16 October 2024}}
References
External links
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Category:Unreleased Malayalam-language films