Kalki
Originally released in 1996. Kalki is a romance/family film. directed by K. Balachander. With a runtime of 2h 41m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Geetha, Prakash Raj, and Renuka
Synopsis
Chellammaa (Geetha), a singer, is wedded to a chauvinistic, sadistic industrialist named Prakash (Prakash Raj). She is unable to beget a child and hence is the target of hurting words from Prakash and his mother. When he prohibits her from singing, it is the last straw for her and they divorce. He marries Karpagam (Renuka), a doormat wife, while Chellammaa stays single, with a cook Kokila (newsreader Fathima Babu in her first movie appearance) around to help her. Kalki (Shruti) works in an ad agency and is relentlessly pursued by co-worker and model Paranjothi (Rahman) but she not only rejects him but debunks love and sentiments. Chellammaa becomes friends with Kalki after a few encounters and Kalki moves in as a paying guest. But she strikes up a friendship with Prakash and as the result of an affair with him, she ends up bearing his child. What happens of this leads up to the climax.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 41m
161 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
TA
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TA
Production Companies
- Gramco Films
- Kavithalayaa Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalki about?
Chellammaa (Geetha), a singer, is wedded to a chauvinistic, sadistic industrialist named Prakash (Prakash Raj). She is unable to beget a child and hence is the target of hurting words from Prakash ...
Who directed Kalki?
Kalki was directed by K. Balachander.
How long is Kalki?
Kalki has a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes total).
When was Kalki released?
Kalki was released on November 10, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kalki?
The main cast of Kalki includes Geetha, Prakash Raj, Renuka, Shruti, Rahman.