| Kalam | |
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| Directed by | Robert Raaj |
| Written by | Subish Chandran |
| Produced by | P.K. Chandran |
| Starring | N. L. Srinivasan Amzath Khan Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli |
| Cinematography | Mukesh G. |
| Music by | Prakash Nikki K.C. Balasarangan (additional music) Jose Franklin (Background score) |
| Production company | Arul Movies Production |
| Distributed by | Escape Artists Motion Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kalam (transl. Field) is a 2016 Tamil horror film directed by Robert Raaj. The film stars N. L. Srinivasan, Amzath Khan, and Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli in the lead roles, while Pooja Ramachandran, Madhusudhan Rao, and Nassar play supporting roles. The music was composed by Prakash Nikki with cinematography by Mukesh. The film released on 29 April 2016.
Synopsis
Gautham and Deeksha, along with their daughter, move into a bungalow located in an isolated area. Later, after a few days, they start experiencing paranormal activities in and around the house.
Cast
- N. L. Srinivasan as Nakulan
- Amzath Khan as Gautham
- Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as Dheeksha
- Pooja Ramachandran as Neela
- Madhusudhan Rao as Madhan
- Nassar as Magician
- Kani Kusruti as Housekeeper
- Rekha Suresh as Gautham's mother
- Pop Suresh
- Master Rahil Singhi
- Baby Hiya as Hiya, Dheeksha's daughter
Production
The film was filmed in an ancient house that was an integral part of the plot. 80% of the film takes place in that house.
Soundtrack
| Kalam | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Prakash Nikki | ||||
| Released | 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Lahari Music | |||
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Soundtrack was composed by Prakash Nikki.
- "Mayam Kaana Varaiyo" - Sowmya Ramani Mahadevan
- "Pudhu Pudhu" - Prakash Nikki
- "Anuvai" - Shweta Mohan, Abhay Jodhpurkar
Release
The Times of India gave the film three out of five stars and compared the film to a thin crust pizza: "In that sense, you could call Kalam a thin-crust Pizza — has everything you expect, but somehow doesn’t seem fullfilling". The Hindu wrote that "Save for the twist that makes you turn back to the screen with mild interest, Kalam is a rather uninspired horror show". Sify stated that "Kalam is a watchable horror thriller. Not a bad way to spend an evening". Behindwoods stated that "Kalam, by no means, is a great horror movie. It’s more of a thriller than horror ". The Deccan Chronicle wrote that "One cannot help but reminded of Karthik Subburaj’s thriller Pizza as most part of the film unfolds inside a bungalow. The saving grace is the unexpected twist in the climax and kudos to Robert Raaj for maintaining the suspense factor intact till the end".
References
- "In Kalam, the house is pivotal to the plot: Lakshmi Priyaa - regional movies". Hindustan Times. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- "Kalam Songs Download: Kalam MP3 Tamil Songs Online Free on". Gaana. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- "Kalam (Tamil)".
- "Kalam Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Kalam by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- Srinivasan, Sudhir (30 April 2016). "Kalam movie review by Sudhir Srinivasan". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- "Kalam review: Watchable horror thriller". www.sify.com. 29 April 2016. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- "Kalam, Movie Review". Behindwoods.com. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- Subramanian, Anupama (30 April 2016). "Kalam movie review: Film moves at an unhurried pace and has predictable elements". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- "Kalam Review: Engaging Tale of Undiluted Horror". The New Indian Express.