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Kalyug(1981)

7.6/10
Hindi152 mins

Kalyug (1981) is a 152-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal. Starring Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Anant Nag and Om Puri. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Kalyug stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1981.

Director:Shyam Benegal
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 March 1981
Director
Shyam Benegal
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 32m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

Two rich brothers are locked in a bitter feud. They each plot and scheme to ruin the other's life, creating a cycle of chaos and conflict between them.

Two brothers. One bitter feud. A family torn apart.

Film Details

7.6Rating
152Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date5 March 1981
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThe Machine Age

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film is a modern retelling of the Mahabharata, with the two brothers representing the Kauravas and Pandavas.
  • It was the first Hindi film to feature actress Rekha in a non-glamorous, deglamorized role.
  • Shyam Benegal shot the film in a realistic, documentary-like style, unusual for mainstream Hindi cinema at the time.
  • The film's title 'Kalyug' refers to the present age of conflict and moral decline in Hindu mythology.
  • Actor Shashi Kapoor, who played a key role, also produced the film through his company Film-Valas.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Vanraj Bhatia, avoided typical Bollywood songs and used background score to build tension.
  • Despite critical praise, the film was not a major commercial success upon its initial release.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kalyug

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