''Kali'' is a 2024 Indian

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film written and directed by Siva Sashu. The film features

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, Naresh Agastya and Neha Krishnan in lead roles. The film was released on 4 October 2024.

Plot

Cast

as Sivaram * Naresh Agastya as

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* Neha Krishnan as Vedha *

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* Kedar Shankar *

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as Vedha's father * Manichandana * Madhu Mani * Thrinadh

Music

The background score and soundtrack were composed by Jeevan Babu.

Release

''Kali'' was released on 4 October 2024. Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by

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and was premiered on 17 October 2024.

Reception

Aditya Devulapally of ''

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'' gave a mixed review stating that "Ultimately, while ''Kali'' deserves recognition for its daring experimentation, it’s hard to ignore its shortcomings. For all its creative madness, the film remains more of an intriguing effort than a fully realised success". NTV gave a rating of 2.7 out of 5 and praised the director's work, Jeevan Babu's background score and production design. ''

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'' echoed the same and gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5, while particularly praising Jeevan Babu for his work in background score and the performance of lead cast.

References

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