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Kaalidas(2019)

7.0/10
Tamil126 mins

Kaalidas (2019) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by Sri Senthil. Starring Aadhav Kannadasan, Ann Sheetal and Bharath. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Kaalidas stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.

Director:Sri Senthil
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
OTT Release Date
13 December 2019
Theatrical Release
13 December 2019
Director
Sri Senthil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 6m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A troubled cop investigates a strange suicide. Soon, more similar cases begin to appear, making the mystery much deeper.

A cop's personal pain unravels a string of mysterious suicides.

Film Details

7.0Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 December 2019

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kaalidas' is a portmanteau, combining the names of the ancient Sanskrit poet Kalidasa and the lead character's name, Dass.
  • Director Sri Senthil stated the story was inspired by real-life reports of unusual suicide cases he read about in newspapers.
  • Actor Harish Uthaman, who plays a key role, had to undergo specific training to perform certain forensic investigation scenes realistically.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with a notable chase sequence filmed in the narrow lanes of George Town.
  • Despite being an action-crime film, the soundtrack features a classical-based song composed by Ghibran, which is uncommon for the genre.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through satellite and digital streaming platforms.
  • A subplot involving a psychological condition was consulted with a medical professional to ensure accurate depiction.

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