Kaalia(1981)
Hindi175 mins
Kaalia (1981) is a 175-minute Hindi film directed by Tinnu Anand. Starring Bob Christo, Parveen Babi and Pran. With an audience rating of 7.3/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Kaalia stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1981.
Director:Tinnu Anand
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 12 Dec 1981
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 12 December 1981
- Theatrical Release
- 25 December 1981
- Director
- Tinnu Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A young man named Kallu lives a simple, happy life with his brother's family. A cruel man named Shahani destroys that happiness, transforming Kallu into the feared criminal Kaalia. Kaalia is driven by revenge and wealth, which leads to his arrest and a clash with a determined police inspector.
“From innocent to infamous, one man's revenge fuels a city's fear.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
175Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date25 December 1981
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2B
Bob ChristoActor
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Parveen BabiShalni
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PranRaghuveer Singh - Jailer
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Asha ParekhShanti
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Kader KhanKaalia's Elder Brother
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K. N. SinghActor
→#7
Amjad KhanShani Seeth
→#8
#9S
Sajjan Lal PurohitActor
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Amitabh BachchanKallia
→#10
Raza MuradActor
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Tinnu AnandDirector
→#12
P
Pran SikandActor
→Trivia
- The film's title role was originally offered to Shatrughan Sinha before Amitabh Bachchan accepted it.
- The famous dialogue 'Mere paas maa hai' from 'Deewaar' is parodied in a scene where Kaalia says 'Mere paas building hai'.
- Director Tinnu Anand also played a small role as a prisoner in the film.
- The movie was a moderate success but is remembered for its iconic villain character played by Amjad Khan.
- The song 'Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai' was filmed at the popular tourist location of Elephanta Caves in Mumbai.
- This was one of the few films where Amitabh Bachchan's character dies at the end, which was uncommon for his heroic roles at the time.
- The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed jail set to depict the final confrontation.
Notable Collaborations
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