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Kalki
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.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of Kalki, an immortal warrior who is sent to Earth to destroy evil forces and restore balance. He is aided by a group of devoted followers and faces numerous challenges from demons and mythical creatures. Kalki's journey is one of sacrifice, love, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
Critical Reception
Kalki was a visually ambitious film for its time, particularly noted for its special effects and grand scale. While it garnered attention for its unique concept and Kamal Haasan's performance, it received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its technical achievements and others finding its narrative and pacing to be inconsistent.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its innovative special effects and grand visual presentation.
Kamal Haasan's performance as the titular character was a highlight.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and uneven pacing.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actor and Best Special Effects at the Filmfare Awards South.
Fun Fact
The film's elaborate costumes and sets were designed by the renowned art director Thota Tharani.
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