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O Kala(2023)

7.0/10
Telugu120 mins

Bogged down by failures, Harika decides to end her life. When she's about to do the deed, she comes across a mysterious pamphlet with a phone number.

Director:Deepak Kolipaka
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
JioHotstar
Theatrical Release
13 April 2023
Director
Deepak Kolipaka
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A young woman struggling with failure decides to end her life. Just as she is about to do it, she finds a strange pamphlet with a phone number on it.

When all hope is lost, a single call changes everything.

Film Details

7.0Rating
120Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date13 April 2023

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
survivalloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
G
Gourish YeletiHarsha
#2
R
Roshni SahotaHarika
#3
P
Prachi ThakerPratyusha
#4
V
Viva RaghavActor
#5
A
Ali BashaActor
#6
D
Devi PrasadActor
#7
R
Ravi Shiva TejaActor
#8
A
Akhil ValluriCrew
#9
N
Neelesh MandalapuMusic
#10
D
Deepak KolipakaDirector
#11
R
Ranjith Kumar KodaliCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'O Kala' translates to 'That Time' in English, reflecting its focus on a pivotal moment in the protagonist's life.
  • Director Deepak Kolipaka also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from real-life stories about mental health struggles.
  • The movie was primarily shot in and around Hyderabad, using many natural locations to keep the production budget low.
  • Actress Chandini Chowdary, who plays Harika, prepared for the role by speaking with mental health counselors.
  • The mysterious pamphlet in the plot is designed to look like a real suicide prevention helpline flyer.
  • This was one of the few Telugu films in 2023 to openly address the theme of suicide and recovery.
  • The soundtrack features a song by singer Ram Miriyala, who is known for his work in independent Telugu music.

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