Kalari(2018)
Tamil141 mins
A young man with agoraphobia tries to get his sister married to the right guy. When things go horribly wrong, can he overcome his fears and ensure that justice prevails?
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 24 August 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 24 August 2018
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man who is afraid of leaving his home tries to help his sister find a good husband. After a terrible event, he must face his fears to protect his family and make things right.
“Fear keeps him inside. Love will make him fight.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
141Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date24 August 2018
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kalari' refers to the ancient Indian martial art Kalaripayattu, which is central to the protagonist's skills and the story's action.
- Director Kiran Chand also served as the film's stunt choreographer, drawing from his own background in martial arts.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed in real-life Kalari training centers to add authenticity.
- Actor Vemal, known for comedic roles, underwent physical training to perform his own action sequences for this more serious character.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Ghibran, who used traditional percussion instruments to mirror the Kalaripayattu rhythms.
- Despite its action focus, the plot was promoted as a family drama about overcoming phobias, which was a unique blend for Tamil cinema at the time.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through digital streaming platforms.
