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Kalakalappu
Kalakalappu ( pronunciationⓘ) (transl.
Humour) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language comedy Kalakalappu
film directed by Sundar C and produced by his wife
Khushbu. The film stars Vimal, Shiva, Anjali, Oviya
and Santhanam, with music composed by Vijay
Ebenezer. It revolves around a restaurant proprietor
and his brother seeking to save the former's
restaurant from closure.
The film was originally titled Masala Cafe, but was
later renamed. It was released on 11 May 2012[1] and
became a commercial success.[2] The film was
remade in Telugu as Jump Jilani (2014). In 2018,
the film had a spiritual successor Kalakalappu 2.
The film is loosely based on the 2009 German film
Soul Kitchen.[3][4]
Theatrical release poster
Plot
Directed by Sundar C
Seenu runs the Kumbakonam-based Masala Café, Written by Badri (dialogues)
inherited from his forefathers. Masala Café was a Screenplay by Sundar C
famous food outlet a few decades back, but has lost
Story by Sundar C
its prominence, and now Seenu finds it difficult to
manage the struggling enterprise. The café's chef and Produced by Ronnie Screwvala
his granddaughter Maya stay with Seenu. Siddharth Roy Kapur
Khushbu
Madhavi, the new health inspector, decides to Sundar C
permanently shut down Masala Café due to its Starring Vimal
unhygienic environment. Seenu requests her to give Shiva
him some time so he can make his hotel regain its Anjali
prominence. Slowly, Seenu and Madhavi become Oviya
good friends, and love blossoms between them. Santhanam
Cinematography U. K. Senthil Kumar
Seenu's younger brother Raghu, a thief, gets released
from prison. Seenu allows Raghu to stay with him as Edited by Praveen K. L.
Raghu saves him from the moneylender Anjuvatti N. B. Srikanth
(Five-interest) Alagesan, to whom Seenu owes Music by Vijay Ebenezer
money. Raghu falls in love with Maya at first sight.
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Manickam, a jewellery owner, seeks to get money Production Avni Cinemax
from insurance. He sets fire to his jewellery company
showroom and tries to get the insured amount by Distributed by UTV Motion Pictures
claiming loss, although he has safely hidden precious Release date 11 May 2012
diamonds in a mobile phone which is with his
Running time 154 minutes
nephew Kumar. Kumar misplaces the mobile phone
containing the diamonds, which later gets into Country India
Raghu's hands. Language Tamil
Police Inspector Dharamarajan, a cunning man, is a
childhood friend of Seenu. A real estate developer plans to demolish Masala Café and construct a
mall over there due to its prime location. But Seenu is unwilling to sell his property as he prefers to
own it in the memory of his family members. Dharmarajan assures to convince Seenu and make
him sell the hotel and he talks a deal with the real estate developer.
Seenu, Raghu, Madhavi, and Maya come up with a plan to introduce traditional healthy food menu
in Masala Café, believing that it will be liked by the present generation. Maya's grandfather gives
tips about healthy ingredients, and Masala Café becomes popular again due to differentiated menu.
Seenu earns more money from Masala Café.
Meanwhile, Madhavi's wedding is fixed with her relative Vettupuli in the village by her family.
Seenu goes to Madhavi's village to stop the wedding and bring her back to Kumbakonam.
When Seenu is away, Dharmarajan plans to grab Masala Café as it is now managed only by Raghu,
who is addicted to gambling. Dharmarajan calls Raghu for gambling, for which Raghu accepts.
Dharamarajan tricks Raghu into gambling using his hotel documents. Raghu loses, and
Dharmarajan takes over Masala Café. Seenu gets shocked knowing that Dharmarajan has betrayed
them.
After a series of events, Vettupuli learns about Seenu and Madhavi's love and decides to let them
marry.
Manickam tracks down that the mobile phone containing diamonds is with Raghu and comes to
kill him and take back the diamonds. But Seenu and Raghu get to know about the diamonds being
hidden in the mobile phone only after Manickam comes. Seenu and Raghu escape from Manickam.
Manickam kidnaps Maya and Madhavi and threatens Seenu and Raghu to give back the diamonds.
A fight sequence follows where Seenu and Raghu beat Manickam. In the meantime, they also grab
the hotel's documents from Dharmarajan. The police restore the diamonds and arrest
Dharmarajan and Manickam. Seenu unites with Madhavi and Raghu with Maya.
Cast
Vimal as Seenu
Shiva as Raghu
Anjali as Madhavi
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Oviya as Maya
Santhanam as Vettupuli
John Vijay as Dharmarajan
Subbu Panchu as Manickam
Ilavarasu as Anjuvatti Alagesan aka Amitabh Mama
Manobala as Marudhamuthu
Karunakaran as Inba Kumar
V. S. Raghavan as Natarajan
Kaali Venkat as Raghu's friend
Shanmugasundaram as Minister Sundaram
Vichu Vishwanath as Manickam's henchman
Balaji K. Mohan as Chef
Bava Lakshmanan as Mandakasaayam
Thalapathi Dinesh as Thimeengalam
Gowthami Vembunathan as Restaurant guest
Yogi Babu as 'Malakottai' Shankar
George Maryan as Constable Pachchai Perumal
Pei Krishnan as Pei
Kalloori Vinoth as Pickpocket
Production
A report in December 2010 suggested that Sundar C would quit acting, after his films successively
bombed at the box office, and concentrate on directing only.[5] By September 2011, he was
developing a film Vimal and Shiva as the lead actors.[6] Anjali was confirmed as one of the lead
actresses the following month.[7] Oviya, who plays the other lead actress, said this would be her
first glamorous role.[8][9] Vadivelu was expected to get a pivotal role in the film and make a
comeback, but was later replaced by Santhanam.[10] The title of the film, Masala Cafe was
announced in mid-October.[11][12] Filming began in early November in Kumbakonam.[13]
Distribution rights were bought by UTV Motion Pictures.[1] Majority of the film was shot in
Gobichettipalayam.[14] The new title Kalakalappu was announced in April 2012.[15] The famous
CKS bungalow in Gobichettipalayam was converted into Masala Cafe for the film.[16] Sundar said
that idea of Kalakalappu struck him during the shooting of Murattu Kaalai.[17]
Soundtrack
The music is composed by Vijay Ebenezer.[18] The Times of India had reported that Vimal had
sung few lines for a song, but lyricist Pa. Vijay said, "he did practice for the song, but due to time
constraints, we could not record the final version with him".[19]
Track listing
No. Title Singer(s) Length
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1. "Angelina" Krish, Dr. Burn & MILI 4:29
2. "Ivalunga Imsai Thaanga Mudiyala" Amitabh Narayan 4:53
3. "Masala Cafée" Rahul Nambiar, Sheeba Truman 4:21
& Steevevatz
4. "Mokkamanusha" Steevevatz, Suchitra 4:44
5. "Unnaipattri Unnidame" Devan Ekambaram, Prashanthini 4:20
6. "Ava Thirumbipaarthu" Karthik, Anitha Karthikeyan 4:59
Critical reception
M. Suganth of The Times of India claimed that "Kalakalappu remains true to its title and is jolly
good fun throughout".[20] Sify's critic described the film as "good fun while it lasts, with the second
half better than the first".[21] Anupama Subramanian of Deccan Chronicle wrote, "It's fun and
funny, unpretentious and yet quite nutty!".[22] Pavithra Srinivasan of [Link] gave it 2.5 out of
5 stars and stated that it did have "its funny moments but only a few of them work".[23] [Link]
wrote: "Kalakalappu works only in bits and pieces!".[24]
Future
A spiritual successor titled Kalakalappu 2, again directed by Sundar, was released on 9 February
2018.[25]
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External links
Kalakalappu ([Link] at IMDb
Kalakalappu ([Link] at Rotten Tomatoes
Retrieved from "[Link]
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