Kaalakaandi(2018)
Kaalakaandi is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film written and directed by Akshat Verma. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Oberoi, Deepak Dobriyal, and Sobhita Dhulipala. The story follows three parallel narratives set in Mumbai over one night: a man with terminal cancer who decides to live wildly, two small-time gangsters who plan a robbery, and a woman who accidentally kills two men in a hit-and-run. The film explores themes of life, death, and karma with dark humor and crude dialogue. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for Saif Ali Khan's performance. The film was released on 12 January 2018 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 12 January 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 12 January 2018
- Director
- Akshat Verma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
Rileen is a simple man who learns he has terminal cancer. He decides to live his last days to the fullest. He takes drugs and goes on a wild adventure. Meanwhile, two goons plan a robbery and a woman accidentally kills two men. Their stories collide in a chaotic night of karma and consequences.
“Life is a mess. Enjoy it.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaalakaandi
Cast reunions in this film: Saif Ali Khan & Deepak Dobriyal (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaalakaandi' is a Mumbai slang term for a chaotic or messy situation.
- This was actor Saif Ali Khan's first film after a five-year break from acting.
- Director Akshat Verma also wrote the screenplay for the hit film Delhi Belly.
- The movie was shot almost entirely at night to match its single-night timeline.
- It had a very limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office.
- The soundtrack features a song by the Pakistani band 'Strings'.
- The film uses a non-linear narrative, weaving three separate stories together.
