Thriller,Drama,Comedy
India
Kaalakaandi is a dark comedy film directed by Akshat Verma and released in 2018. The movie features an ensemble cast including Saif Ali Khan, Sobhita Dhulipala, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Deepak Dobriyal, and Vijay Raaz.
The film's narrative unfolds in a course of various events that take place over a single night in Mumbai. The three parallel tracks of the movie are interwoven in a plot that takes the audiences through various emotions. The primary track follows the life of a man named Rileen (played by Saif Ali Khan) who discovers that he has stomach cancer and has only a few months to live. He decides to embrace life and takes drugs, goes to a rave party and breaks all the rules that he used to abide by.
The second story is about a woman named Tara (played by Sobhita Dhulipala) who is involved in a hit-and-run accident and is battling with her conscience to redeem herself. She struggles to seek forgiveness and sets out on a quest to make amends.
The third track revolves around two small-time goons named Zubin (played by Kunaal Roy Kapur) and Hardik (played by Akshay Oberoi), who work for a foul-mouthed gangster. They are entrusted with carrying out a deal on this night, but their loyalty to each other is tested when they get into a disagreement.
As the night progresses, the lives of these characters intertwine, leading to an unexpected and thrilling climax. Kaalakaandi has been praised for its unconventional storyline, and the performances of the cast have been commended. The movie has been noted for its dark and gritty tone, as well as its quirky humor.
