Kaduva
Kaduva (transl. Tiger) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by Jinu V. Abraham and produced by Prithviraj Productions and Magic Frames. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the title role alongside Vivek Oberoi. Set in 1990s, the plot revolves around an ego war between influential businessman Kaduvakunnel Kuriyachan and I.G. Joseph Chandy.
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| Directed by | Shaji Kailas |
| Written by | Jinu V. Abraham |
| Produced by | Supriya Menon Listin Stephen |
| Starring | Prithviraj Sukumaran Vivek Oberoi |
| 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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Running time | 154 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹50 crores |
Principal photography took place from April 2021 to March 2022 at Pala, Aruvithura, Vandiperiyar, Mundakkayam and Ernakulam. Jakes Bejoy composed the original songs and film score.
Kaduva was released on 7 July 2022 and received mixed reviews from critics. The film became the third-highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2022 by grossing over ₹50 crore at the box office.