Kaduva Movie (2022):
Kaduva is an Indian thriller action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by Jinu V. Abraham, and produced by Supriya Menon and Listin Stephen. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the title role, along with Vivek Oberoi and Samyuktha Menon.
The music is composed by Jakes Bejoy, with cinematography handled by Abinandhan Ramanujam, and editing done by Shameer Muhammed. The film was shot mainly at Pala, Erattupetta, Vandiperiyar, Mundakkayam, and Ernakulam.
Principal photography that began in April 2021 was halted due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Kerala, it resumed in October and completed filming in March 2022. The film was released on 7 July 2022 where it received mixed reviews from critics but turned out to be one of the highest grossing Malayalam films of 2022 by collecting ₹50 crores at the box office.
Kaduva Movie Information:
| Movie | Kaduva |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action Period Thriller |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Release date | 7 July 2022 |
| Budget | ₹15 crore |
| Box Office Collection | ₹52 crore |
| Starring | Prithviraj Sukumaran Vivek Oberoi Samyuktha Menon |
| Directed by | Shaji Kailas |
| Written by | Jinu V. Abraham |
| Produced by | Supriya Menon Listin Stephen |
| Cinematography | Abinandhan Ramanujam |
| Edited by | Shameer Muhammed |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
| Production Companies | Prithviraj Productions Magic Frames |
| Distributed by | Magic Frames |
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Kaduva Movie Storyline (Plot):
The film is set in the late 90s revolving around the life of a young high-range rubber planter from Mundakayam and his rivalry with a high-ranking officer in the Kerala Police.
Kaduva Movie Cast and Characters:
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kaduvakunnel Kurian Korath / Kaduvakunnel Kuriyachan (Kaduva)
- Vivek Oberoi as I.G. Joseph Chandy Indian Police Service (IPS) / Ousepputty (voice-over by Vineeth)
- Samyuktha Menon as Elsa Kurian, Kuriyachan’s wife
- Arjun Ashokan as Victor, Kuriyachan’s neighbour and friend
- Alencier Ley Lopez as Varkey, Kuriyachan’s mentor
- Baiju Santhosh as Advocate Kora, Kuriyachan’s friend
- Kalabhavan Shajohn as S.I. Dominic Benjamin
- Janardhanan as Ananthanathan, former Chief Minister of Kerala
- Innocent as Fr. Vattassheril
- Rahul Madhav as Fr. Robin Poovampara
- Suresh Krishna as Kunji Thomman, new Chief Minister of Kerala (cameo role)
- Seema as Theruthi Chedathi, Joseph’s mother (voice-over by Mallika Sukumaran)
- Priyanka Nair as Thankam Joseph, Joseph’s wife
- Aarish Anoop as Chacko Kurian, Kuriyachan’s son
- Aangelina Abraham as Tessa Kurian, Kuriyachan’s eldest daughter
- Vriddhi Vishal as Eva Kurian / Kunjumol, Kuriyachan’s youngest daughter
- Nandhu as S.I. Manmadhan, Kuriyachan’s friend
- Shivaji Guruvayoor as Revenue Minister Thomas Poovampara
- Vijayakumar as C.I. Rajeevan, Kuriyachan’s friend
- Aneesh G. Menon as Maalam Sunny, politician
- Sudheesh as Mathayi
- Joy Mathew as Pala Bishop, Kottayam
- V. K. Sreeraman as Wayanad Bishop, Thamarasseri
- Sudheer Karamana as Basheer, Jail Superintendent, Kannur
- John Kaippallil as A.S.I. John Ignatius
- Kottayam Ramesh as Fr. Gabriel (Kariyattilachan)
- Chali Pala as Chauro Chettan
- Saju Navodaya as Sankaran, prisoner
- Balaji Sharma as Jail Warden Chandran
- Abu Salim as S.I. Benjamin, Dominic’s father
- Jaise Jose as Thangassery Lopez, prisoner
- Malavika Menon as Mary (Cameo)
- Rajesh Hebbar as Dr. Paulachan
- Ramya Panicker as Sofiya Sulthan Indian Police Service
- Gouri as Cicily, Victor’s sister
- Jolly Chirayath as Mariyakkutty, Victor’s mother
- Bijesh Avanoor as Benny
