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Overview
Kaalia - A name that spells terror in the minds of people and the police, but Kaalia was not always like this. Years ago he was a mere simpleton. Living simply in a shanty chawl with his elder brother, Shyamlal, Bhabhi (Sister- in-law), whom he adored and their daughter Munni. Apart from them there is no one else in Kallu's little world until one day, an enemy in the guise of Shahani Seth appears. Shahani shatters the happiness in Kallu's life. That same day the young Kallu dies, and the dreaded Kaalia is born. Kaalia's main motive in life becomes wealth, and to destroy Shahani. This path of violence leads Kaalia to inspector Raghubir Singh's jail. Outside of jail, Shahani starts reclaiming his power, and inside jail, Kaalia clashes with Raghubir Singh.
A closer look
Kaalia (1981) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Crime. Directed by Tinnu Anand. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Asha Parekh, Amjad Khan, Parveen Babi. Runtime: 175 minutes.
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Kaalia FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Kaalia?
Kaalia is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Kaalia?
Our source metadata lists 25 December 1981. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Kaalia?
The listed director is Tinnu Anand.
Who is in the cast of Kaalia?
The available cast credits include Amitabh Bachchan, Asha Parekh, Amjad Khan, Parveen Babi, Pran Sikand. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Kaalia?
The recorded runtime is 175 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Kaalia?
The source lists these genres: Action, Crime.
What is the original title of Kaalia?
The original title in our source data is कालिया. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Kaalia about?
Kaalia - A name that spells terror in the minds of people and the police, but Kaalia was not always like this. Years ago he was a mere simpleton. Living simply in a shanty chawl with his elder brother, Shyamlal, Bhabhi (Sister- in-law), whom he adored and their daughter Munni. Apart from them there is no one else in Kallu's little world until one day, an enemy in the guise of Shahani Seth appears. Shahani shatters the happiness in Kallu's life. That same day the young Kallu dies, and the dreaded Kaalia is born. Kaalia's main motive in life becomes wealth, and to destroy Shahani. This path of violence leads Kaalia to inspector Raghubir Singh's jail. Outside of jail, Shahani starts reclaiming his power, and inside jail, Kaalia clashes with Raghubir Singh.
