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Kaalia(1997)
Hindi131 mins
Kaalia (1997) is a 131-minute Hindi film directed by T.L.V. Prasad. Starring T. L. V. Prasad and Roopvati Bohra. With an audience rating of 5.2/10, Kaalia stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.
Director:T.L.V. Prasad
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- T.L.V. Prasad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Kalicharan is an honest man who refuses to take bribes, angering a gangster named Bhawani Singh. Framed and sent to prison, he transforms into a vengeful man called Kaalia. After his release, Kaalia kills Bhawani, not knowing the gangster's ruthless brother is now plotting to destroy him and his family.
“An honest man becomes a vengeful force.”
Film Details
5.2Rating
131Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleKaalia
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This film is a remake of the 1981 Amitabh Bachchan movie 'Kaalia', but with a different cast and story.
- The director T. L. V. Prasad was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a rare Hindi film.
- Actor Shakti Kapoor, who played the villain Bhawani Singh, was often cast in comic roles but took on a serious antagonist part here.
- The movie was released during a period when action films starring actors like Sunil Shetty were popular in the 1990s.
- It features music by composer Anand-Milind, who were known for their hit songs in many 90s Bollywood films.
- The film's title role of Kaalia was played by Sunil Shetty, who was often seen in similar action-hero roles during that era.
- Despite being a remake, the 1997 version did not achieve the same iconic status as the original Amitabh Bachchan film.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kaalia