Kala (2021 film)

Kala: The Unwanted (കള, lit. 'Weed') is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language psychological action thriller film, directed by Rohith V. S. and written by Yadhu Pushpakaran and Rohith V. S. It stars Tovino Thomas and Sumesh Moor in the lead roles and features Lal Paul and Divya Pillai in supporting roles. Chaman Chakko is the editor of the film while Akhil George handles the cinematography. Dawn Vincent composes the background score and did the audiography. The film is produced by Siju Mathew and Navis Xaviour under Juvis Productions and co-produced by Tovino Thomas, Rohith V. S. and Akhil George under Adventure Company and Tovino Thomas Productions.[1][2]

Kala
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRohith V. S.
Written byYadhu Pushpakaran
Rohith V. S.
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAkhil George
Edited byChaman Chakko
Music byDawn Vincent
Production
companies
Distributed byCentury Release
Release date
  • 25 March 2021 (2021-03-25)
(India & GCC)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹5 crore
Box office₹21 crore

Synopsis

Shaji is a headstrong person who is undereducated, and has a jenmi attitude of being above others. He does many businesses which ends up being failures. His family leads a simple life and are landowners of agrarian fields. His father, Raveendran has a low opinion about him. Shaji arranges some people through a person who does work for his father to steal some peppercorn's stored in the house by his father for covering some of his debt. One of the workers happens to be a person whom he had harmed before by killing his dog. He came back for revenge. Shaji does not care about it and tries to handle him in his own way but things get out of hand. The hustle turns into a bloody turn of events that flips an animalistic side of him and his attacker. In the end, the attacker successfully makes Shaji submit and understand the fear of being attacked, then takes Shaji's beloved Cane Corso dog as his own. It challenges the viewer to think and reflect on what is good and what is evil.

Cast

Production

On 11 July 2020, Tovino Thomas announced that his next project titled Kala.[2] The pooja function of the film was done on 5 September 2020 and the principal photography began on September 7.[3] On 7 October 2020, Tovino was hospitalized after getting injured while filming an action sequence at Kolenchery.[4][5][6] The filming resumes on 18 December 2020 after he recovered from the injuries.[7][8] The filming completed on 30 December 2020.[9][10]

Music

The title track of the film Vanyam, penned by Vinayak Sasikumar and composed by Dawn Vincent, was released on 27 March 2021 on Juvis Production's YouTube channel.

TrackSongLyricistComposerSinger(s)
1VanyamVinayak SasikumarDawn VincentAmrita Jayakumar, Chathan Moopan, Kariyan Moopan

Release

Theatrical

Kala was released theatrically on 25 March 2021.[11][12] Kala became a commercial success, grossing ₹ 4.7 crore against the budget of ₹ 1.2 crore.

Home media

Kala started streaming on Amazon Prime Video & Saina Play from 24 May 2021. Telugu version of the film titled "Kala" started streaming on Aha platform from 04 June 2021.

Reception

Critical response

The film received positive responses from critics and audience. Vaisakh Vamadevan from The Update rated film 3/5 and stated that "Kala offers a new visual experience, where technical sides was at top notch" [13]

Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion South wrote "Kala is beautifully made. This is a very stylized film and the sound design by Dawn Vincent compliments that beautifully. Action choreography is another major highlight as well as Akhil George’s cinematography which alternates between stillness and action."[14]

References
  1. Shrijith, Sajin (5 February 2021). "Kala is a tale of fear: Rohith VS". The New Indian Express.
  2. K., Janani (11 July 2020). "Kala: Tovino Thomas announces new film with director VS Rohith". India Today.
  3. "Tovino's look from Kala out". The New Indian Express. 1 October 2020.
  4. G., Krishna Kumar (7 October 2020). "Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas hospitalised". The Hindu.
  5. "Actor Tovino Thomas hospitalised after accident on Kala set". The Indian Express. 7 October 2020.
  6. Rajan, Silpa (7 October 2020). "Tovino Thomas hospitalized after getting injured on the set of 'Kala'". The Times of India.
  7. "Tovino Thomas resumes shoot of Kala". The Times of India. 18 December 2020.
  8. "Tovino Thomas back on 'Kala' sets after recovering from injuries". The News Minute. 19 December 2021.
  9. "Tovino Thomas completes 'Kala'". The New Indian Express. 30 December 2020.
  10. "Tovino Thomas's 'Kala' shooting wrapped up". The News Minute. 30 December 2020.
  11. "Tovino Thomas upbeat about 'A' certificate for Kala, announces release date". The Indian Express. 18 March 2021.
  12. "Tovino's 'Kala' to hit theatres in March". Mathrubhumi. 17 March 2021.
  13. Vaisakh, Vamadevan (28 March 2021). "കള റിവ്യൂ; ഒരു പുതിയ ദൃശ്യാനുഭവം ഒരുക്കി ടോവിനോ ചിത്രം". The Update. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  14. "Kala, On Amazon Prime Video, Is A Superbly Stylized Film About The Animal In Us Beneath Layers Of Civilization". FilmCompanion. 20 May 2021.
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