Kalyug(2005)
Kalyug is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language action crime thriller film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner. The lead cast includes Kunal Khemu, Smiley Suri, Deepal Shaw, and a special appearance by Emraan Hashmi. The story follows a newly married couple whose honeymoon is secretly recorded, leading to the bride's suicide and the husband's quest for revenge. The film exposes the hidden camera and adult film mafia operating in Mumbai. It was noted for its bold subject matter and realistic portrayal of digital privacy violations. Kalyug received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and social message. The film was released on 9 December 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A young man named Ali loses his wife after a hidden camera video of their honeymoon is leaked online. He goes undercover in the adult film industry to find the criminals. He must destroy the network before they destroy his family.
“Your private moment is their business.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kalyug
Cast reunions in this film: Emraan Hashmi & Mukesh Bhatt (12 films together), Mohit Suri & Mithoon Sharma (7 films together), Mohit Suri & Emraan Hashmi (6 films together), Mohit Suri & Mukesh Bhatt (6 films together), Ashutosh Rana & Mukesh Bhatt (5 films together), and Emraan Hashmi & Mithoon Sharma (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kalyug' is a reference to the age of conflict in Hindu mythology, mirroring the modern moral decay shown in the story.
- It was one of the early Bollywood films to directly tackle the then-emerging issue of revenge porn and internet exploitation.
- Actor Kunal Khemu, who played the lead, was only 21 years old during the film's production.
- The movie marked the first major collaboration between director Mohit Suri and producer Mukesh Bhatt, beginning a long professional partnership.
- A subplot involving a detective, played by Deepal Shaw, was partly inspired by real-life cyber crime investigations in India at the time.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, included a popular remix of the classic Kishore Kumar song 'O Mere Dil Ke Chain'.
- Despite its serious theme, the movie performed moderately at the box office but later gained attention for its bold subject matter.