Kalikaalam (2012 film)

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{{Infobox film | name = Kalikaalam | image = Kalikalam.jpg | caption = | director = Reji Nair | writer = Reji Nair | narrator = | producer = Pilakandi Mohammed Ali | starring = Sharada
Lalu Alex
[[ Satthya ]]
Ashokan
Suresh Krishna
Shari
Lakshmi Sharma
Mamukkoya
Kozhikode Narayanan Nair
Sreehari | music = Ousepachan | editing = Ranjan Abraham | cinematography = Madhu Ambat | studio = Pilakandi Films International | distributor =

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| runtime = | country = India | language = Malayalam | budget = | gross = }} Kalikaalam (Malayalam: കലികാലം) is a 2012 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Reji Nair. Focussing mainly on relationships, it tells the story of a mother and her three children. The film tries to explore the complexities of a small family. Scriptwriter Reji Nair makes his directorial debut with this film. Kalikalam was filmed by award-winning cinematographer Madhu Ambat. [1] The film's music is by O. N. V. Kurup-Ousepachan team, who reunites once again after Akashadoothu (1992). The film was shot in Thalassery and nearby places. [2]

Plot synopsis

The story is about Devaki, an active social reformer, who works as a teacher and mother of three children. The film deals with human relationships and explores the complexities that are generally faced in the life of a small family.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Ousepachan and the lyrics were written by O. N. V. Kurup.

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Mutharamkunnin" K. S. Chithra 4:28
2."Pranayamoranandha" Jayachandran 5:28
3."Thoovellikasavulla" Shreya Ghoshal 5:54
4."Amme" K. J. Yesudas 4:30
5."Pranayamoranandha (F)" Rajalakshmy 5:27

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References

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