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Kaltha(2020)

6.2/10
Tamil149 mins

Kaltha (2020) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by Hari Uthra. Starring Antony Sagayaraj, Ayraa Jain and Appukutty. With an audience rating of 6.2/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Kaltha stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2020.

Director:Hari Uthra
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 1 Jan 2020

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
1 January 2020
Theatrical Release
28 February 2020
Director
Hari Uthra
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A community suffers many deaths from mosquitoes and viruses after waste is dumped in their area. One courageous person rises up to challenge the system and fight for the health and safety of the people.

One man's fight against a toxic system.

Film Details

6.2Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 February 2020

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director, S Hari Uthraa, is also a practicing lawyer, which influenced the legal battle themes in the story.
  • The movie was shot extensively in the industrial areas of Chennai to authentically depict environmental pollution.
  • Actor Arulnithi, known for thrillers, took on this social drama to support a cause-based script early in his career.
  • The film's climax involved a large-scale protest scene that required coordination with over 200 local junior artists.
  • It was originally titled 'Galtha,' which means 'waste' or 'garbage' in Tamil, to directly highlight the core issue.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Sam C.S., who used unconventional sounds to create a tense and gritty atmosphere.
  • Despite its social message, the movie had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital platform reach later.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kaltha

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