Kaliyugam (transl. Age of Vice) is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by debutant K. Subash,[1] starring Prabhu, Raghuvaran, Amala and Geetha. It was released on 8 November 1988.[2]

Kaliyugam
Poster
Directed byK. Subash
Written byK. Subash
Produced byV. Mohan
V. Natrajan
StarringPrabhu
Raghuvaran
Amala
Geetha
CinematographyY. N. Murali
Edited byP. Madhan Mohan
Music byChandrabose
Production
company
Anandhi Films
Release date
  • 8 November 1988 (1988-11-08)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Kaliyugam is the story of an honest police officer and a lawyer who often had to take the route of action to help the poor from the rich and powerful.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose.[3]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Ilanguyil Paadutho"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra 
2."Palliyile"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
3."Vayadhukku"Mano, Vani Jairam 
4."Adutha Veettu"Gangai Amaran 
5."Anbe Yosi"S. P. Sailaja 

Reception

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NKS of The Indian Express wrote, "Kaliyugam shares with Nayagan and Agni Natchathiram a penchant for dramatic washed-out lighting schemes".[4] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki criticised the film for its story and music, as well as over-reliance on action.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Tamil director K Subash, who wrote Chennai Express, passes away". Deccan Chronicle. 23 November 2016. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  2. ^ "கலியுகம் / Kaliyugam (1988)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Kaliyugam Tamil film LP Vinyl Record by Chandrabose". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  4. ^ NKS (18 November 1988). "Kaliyugam". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 16 January 2019 – via Google News Archive.
  5. ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (4 December 1988). "கலியுகம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 17. Archived from the original on 30 July 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
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