''Kaliyugam'' () is a 1988 Indian

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directed by debutant

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, starring

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, Amala and Geetha. It was released on 8 November 1988.

Plot

''Kaliyugam'' is the story of an honest police officer and a lawyer who often had to take the route of action to help the poor from the rich and powerful.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose.

Reception

NKS of ''

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'' wrote, "''Kaliyugam'' shares with '' Nayagan'' and ''

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'' a penchant for dramatic washed-out lighting schemes". Jayamanmadhan of ''

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'' criticised the film for its story and music, as well as over-reliance on action.

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* 1980s Indian films 1980s Tamil-language films 1988 action films 1988 directorial debut films 1988 films Films directed by K. Subash Films scored by Chandrabose (composer) Indian action films Tamil-language Indian films {{Improve categories, date=May 2024