Kaali(2018)
Tamil133 mins
Kaali (2018) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by Kiruthika Udhaynidhi. With an audience rating of 7.2/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Kaali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.
Director:Kiruthika Udhaynidhi
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 18 May 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 18 May 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 18 May 2018
- Director
- Kiruthika Udhaynidhi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
An Indian doctor in the US keeps having the same bad dream. He finds out he was adopted and travels to India to learn about his real family. His search leads him to unexpected and dangerous places.
“A past he can't remember is hunting him.”
Film Details
7.2Rating
133Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date18 May 2018
Also Known AsKaasi
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi is also a well-known writer and television host, making this her second directorial venture.
- Actor Vijay Antony, who plays the lead, also composed the film's background score, as he often does for his own movies.
- The movie was shot extensively in the United States, including in Chicago, before the crew moved to shoot in India.
- A key action sequence in the film was choreographed by stunt director Dhilip Subbarayan, known for his work in big Tamil and Hindi films.
- The plot involves the transgender community in Tamil Nadu, which was a sensitive and less common subject for mainstream action films at the time.
- The film's title 'Kaali' refers to the Hindu goddess, symbolizing power and vengeance, which connects to the protagonist's journey.
- Despite its theatrical release, the movie faced mixed reviews and had a relatively short run in cinemas.