Kaaviyyan is a 2019 Indian road thriller film directed by Sarathi in his directorial debut. The film was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu languages, with the Telugu version titled as Vaadu Osthaadu. The film features Shaam, Athmiya and newcomer Sridevi Kumar in the lead roles. Shaam is in the main lead marking his comeback into Tamil cinema as a lead actor after 6 Melugu Varthigal, which released in 2013. Malayali actresses Athmiya Rajan, who is known for her role in Manam Kothi Paravai, and Sridevi Kumar are also doing important roles in this thriller.
The film shooting began in August 2016 in Las Vegas. Majority of the film was shot in Las Vegas.
Two cops, Akilan Vishwanathan from the Crime Branch (Shaam) and Baskar from Cyber Crime (Srinath) from Chennai are sent as trainees to Las Vegas. They get embroiled in a case dealing with a psychopath who murders girls for their blood.
Directed by Sarathi
Produced by K.V. Shabarreesh
Starring Shaam, Athmiya, Sridevi Kumar
Music by Syam Mohan MM
Cinematography N.S. Raajesh Kumar
Edited by Arun Thomas AKD
Production 2m Cinemas
Distributed by SDC Picturez
Release date 18 October 2019
Running time 113 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil