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Kalikaalam(1992)

6.5/10
Tamil135 mins

Kalikaalam (1992) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by Panchu Arunachalam. Starring Subbu Panchu, Janagaraj and Delhi Ganesh. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Kalikaalam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1992.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 July 1992
Director
Panchu Arunachalam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A daily wage worker named Raghuram works hard to support his family. His biggest struggle is earning enough money for his children's weddings.

A father's struggle to give his children a future.

Film Details

6.5Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 July 1992
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

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Subbu PanchuActor
#2
Raadhika Sarathkumar, Actor in Kalikaalam
Raadhika SarathkumarActor
#3
Janagaraj, Actor in Kalikaalam
JanagarajActor
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Delhi Ganesh, Actor in Kalikaalam
Delhi GaneshActor
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Crazy MohanActor
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PooraniActor
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Nizhalgal Ravi, Actor in Kalikaalam
Nizhalgal RaviActor
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Panchu Arunachalam, Director in Kalikaalam
Panchu ArunachalamDirector
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T. S. VinayagamCrew
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Radikaa SarathkumarActor
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Venniradai Moorthy, Krishnamoorthy in Kalikaalam
Venniradai MoorthyActor
#12
Vivek, Krishnamoorthy's son in Kalikaalam
VivekActor

Trivia

  • The film was produced by director Panchu Arunachalam's own production company, Panchu Arts.
  • It was one of the few films where actor Vijayakumar played a central, working-class protagonist role.
  • The movie's title 'Kalikaalam' translates to 'Hard Times', directly reflecting the story's theme.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Gangai Amaran, brother of famous music director Ilaiyaraaja.
  • The film released during a period when Tamil cinema saw many social dramas about economic struggle.
  • Actress Radha made a special appearance in the film, which was a notable casting choice at the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions