
Kaala(2018)
Tamil166 mins
Kaala (2018) is a 166-minute Tamil film directed by Pa. Ranjit. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Kaala stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.
Director:Pa. Ranjit
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Hotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 12 January 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 7 June 2018
- Director
- Pa. Ranjit
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A man named Karikaalan works to protect the residents of the Dharavi slum in Mumbai. He stands up against powerful politicians and a dangerous land mafia boss who want to take over the area. His ongoing fight is to keep the community safe from their control.
“A slum's hero fights to save his home.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
166Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 June 2018
Also Known AsKaala Karikaalan · Kaala Karikalan · Kaalaa · காலா கரிகாலன் · கரிகாலன் · Karikaalan
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaala' means 'black' in Tamil, symbolizing both the protagonist's name and the color of resistance.
- Director Pa. Ranjith insisted on shooting extensively in Dharavi to capture the real-life atmosphere and struggles of the slum.
- Rajinikanth's character wears a black shawl throughout the film, which became a visual trademark and symbol of protest.
- The movie faced political controversy in Karnataka, leading to protests and delayed releases in some theaters.
- Composer Santhosh Narayanan used folk instruments like the 'parai' drum to emphasize the working-class themes.
- Actress Huma Qureshi learned Tamil for her role, marking her debut in Tamil cinema after working in Hindi films.
- The climax scene involving a large crowd and fire was filmed with over 1,000 local extras from Dharavi.















