Kaalakaandi Movie Review
12 Jan 2018
Kaalakaandi movie review: what critics say (16)
What critics say Critics are largely negative: 1 of 16 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 9 gave it 2 or less. Criticised: the script.
Kaalakaandi doesn't always provide it, but there's enough intrigue to play along.
Read the full reviewIf you think a story like Delhi Belly could be replicated or something 'as cool' could be made, Kaalakaandi will disappoint you. Three random stories in one night in one terribly pretentious film that tries too hard. Fails.
Read the full reviewThis Saif Ali Khan starrer is not a masterpiece to be kept in the Oscars library, but it is f****** contemporary.
Read the full reviewIt is hard to believe that a film directed by the writer of Delhi Belly is, for the most part, a drag. Despite Saif Ali Khan being in cracking form, Kaalakaandi lacks fizz and purpose.
Read the full reviewKaalakaandi assumes many identities and eventually abandons all of them for that one core truth that controls our destiny. Death .This film dares to laugh in face of mortality.That's what makes it so brave and unique.
Read the full reviewThe film is primarily in English, with only two underworld underlings conversing in street-level Hindi peppered liberally with expletives. It is clear that Verma is fascinated by mavericks and misfits.
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What we know
Unfolding through a course of a night in Mumbai, Kaalakaandi showcases three parallel tracks — a man who discovers he has terminal illness decides to let go of his principles and live a little; a woman involved in a hit-and-run seeks redemption and two goons must decide if they can trust each other.
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Cast and crew
Saif Ali KhanRileen
Akshay OberoiAngad
Isha TalwarRakhi
Sobhita DhulipalaTara
Kunaal Roy KapurZubin
Deepak DobriyalMafia
Vijay RaazRahmat
Amanda RosarioSelina
Shenaz TreasuryAyesha
Asif BasraRaza
Amyra DasturNehaWhere to watch in India
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Frequently asked questions about Kaalakaandi
5 answersIs Kaalakaandi worth watching?
Critics rate it below average: 2.3 out of 5, with 5 of 16 critics recommending it.
When did Kaalakaandi release?
12 Jan 2018.
Who is in the cast of Kaalakaandi?
Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Oberoi, Isha Talwar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Deepak Dobriyal, Vijay Raaz, Shivam Patil.
Who directs Kaalakaandi?
Akshat Verma.
What do critics say about Kaalakaandi?
16 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.3 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.