Kalikaalam (1992 film)
Kalikaalam is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Raadhika and Nizhalgal Ravi in the lead roles. It was released on 11 July 1992. The film was a remake of Telugu film of same name.
| Kalikaalam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Panchu Arunachalam |
| Produced by | Ar. Shanmuga Nathan P. Ar. Subramaniam |
| Written by | Panchu Arunachalam |
| Starring | Raadhika Nizhalgal Ravi |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | T. S. Vinayagam |
| Edited by | N. Chandran |
Production company | Geetha Chitra Combines |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
The cast is listed below:[1]
- Raadhika as Janaki
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Raghuraman
- Janagaraj
- Shenbagam as Mary
- Shanmugham as Karthik
- Poorani
- Vivek as Krishnamoorthy's son
- Venniradai Moorthy as Krishnamoorthy
- Delhi Ganesh
- Crazy Mohan
- Subbu Panchu as dancer in song "Kadhal Illamal"[2]
Production
Kalikaalam was directed by Panchu Arunachalam, who also wrote the screenplay and dialogue. The film was produced by Ar. Shanmuga Nathan and P. Ar. Subramaniam under Geetha Chitra Combines. Cinematography was handled by T. S. Vinayagam, and editing by N. Chandran.[3] The film marked the acting debut of Shanmugham.[1]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4] Arunachalam also worked as lyricist.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kadhal Illaamal" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 4:44 |
| 2. | "Kaalam Kali Kaalam" | Ilaiyaraaja | 4:54 |
| 3. | "Manidhan Pogum Poku" | Ilaiyaraaja | 2:34 |
| 4. | "Meendum Vandhadho" | Swarnalatha | 0:52 |
Release and reception
Kalikaalam was released on 11 July 1992.[5] Ayyappa Prasad of The Indian Express said, "The screenplay and dialogue by Panchu Arunachalam as well as the story are good since the stress is on the materialistic younger generation but the film is marred by poor direction and technical flaws."[1]
References
- Prasad, Ayyappa (17 July 1992). "In tune with the age". The Indian Express. p. 7.
- Pyramid Music (24 September 2017). "Kadhal Illamal Video Song |Kalikaalam Tamil Movie Songs | Radika|Nizhzlgal Ravi |Pyramid Music". YouTube. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- Kalikaalam (motion picture) (in Tamil). Geetha Chitra Combines. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 3:17.
- "Kalikaalam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Amazon. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- "கலி காலம்". Vellitthirai. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
External links
- Kalikaalam at IMDb