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The Kaal Movie
Kaal is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film written and directed by Soham Shah. It was jointly produced by Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan. The film stars Ajay Devgn, John Abraham, Vivek Oberoi, Esha Deol, and Lara Dutta. It was released on 29 April 2005 and was an average commercial success at the box office.
The story focuses on a wildlife expert, his wife, and a group of friends who battle against a mysterious entity in the fictional Orbit National Park (alluding to the world-famous Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital, Uttarakhand) for their lives while being helped by a mysterious tour guide. The film sends out the message on protecting the precious wildlife of India.
Plot Summary
Two British nationals are killed by a ferocious tiger in Corbett National Park in India. This incident is followed by several other tiger attacks, and many deaths result, prompting National Geographic to send a correspondent, Krish Thapar to the national park and ascertain what really happened. Krish is accompanied by his wife Riya.
A group of youngsters, consisting of Dev Malhotra, his girlfriend Ishika, his friends Sajid and Vishal, are on a hunting trip in the hopes of sighting and shooting some big prey. Their car breaks down and Bagga, an alcoholic passerby driver, gives them a lift. Bagga's car accidentally hits Krish's car, which also breaks down and is at the middle of the road. The two groups decide to travel together in Bagga's car, leaving a mechanic to repair Krish's car.
Just a few seconds after they set off, the mechanic disappears and they believe that a wild animal just took him away and decide not to risk their lives to look for him. Bagga finds them a guesthouse to stay which is owned by a man named DS Pandey. Pandey is a guide who agrees to lead them the next day to the core area, where tigers live, for hunting.
That very night Pandey disappears and his decapitated body is found in the nearby swamp the next day. Krish starts to get suspicious about the real cause of the recent deaths in the jungle, as he is an animal expert and recognizes that Pandey's death was not the work of a tiger or any other wild animal. Warned by a forest officer named Bashir Khan, the group decides to leave the jungle.
On their way back, they encounter Kali Pratap Singh (Ajay Devgn), who claims to be a forest officer and offers them help. He tells them that he knows a shortcut to reach the nearest town. However, he leads them to an isolated spot where he reveals that he is actually a ghost who has been killing people in the jungle for years. He explains that he was once a notorious poacher who killed many animals for their skins and bones. He was eventually caught by Bashir Khan and sentenced to death by hanging.
However, before he died, he made a deal with the devil that he would be resurrected as an immortal spirit who can control all the animals in the jungle and use them to kill anyone who enters his territory. He also says that he has been waiting for Krish and Riya for a long time, as they are his reincarnated enemies from his past life. He says that Krish was once a king who loved animals and protected them from Kali's evil deeds. Riya was Krish's queen who also opposed Kali.
Kali then unleashes his animal army on the group and kills Bagga, Sajid, Vishal, and Ishika one by one. Dev manages to escape with Krish and Riya in Bagga's car. They reach a bridge where they encounter Bashir Khan again. Bashir Khan tells them that he knows about Kali's secret and that he has been trying to stop him for years. He also reveals that he is actually Kali's brother who betrayed him and helped capture him when he was alive.
Bashir Khan then sacrifices himself by blowing up the bridge with dynamite, hoping to kill Kali along with him. However, Kali survives and chases Dev, Krish, and Riya in his jeep. He catches up with them and tries to kill them with his machete. Dev fights back and manages to stab Kali in the chest with his own weapon. Kali falls down and dies, ending his reign of terror.
Dev, Krish, and Riya are the only survivors of the ordeal. They are rescued by a helicopter and taken to a hospital. The film ends with a message that says "Save the Tiger".
Cast
- Ajay Devgn as Kali Pratap Singh, the main antagonist who is a ghost and a former poacher.
- John Abraham as Krish Thapar, a wildlife expert and journalist who works for National Geographic.
- Vivek Oberoi as Dev Malhotra, a rich and adventurous young man who loves hunting.
- Esha Deol as Riya Thapar, Krish's wife and a wildlife photographer.
- Lara Dutta as Ishika, Dev's girlfriend and a fashion designer.
- Vishal Malhotra as Sajid, Dev's friend and a comic relief character.
- Kushal Punjabi as Vishal, Dev's friend and a thrill-seeker.
- Vineet Sharma as Bagga, an alcoholic driver who gives the group a lift.
- Paras Arora as DS Pandey, a guide who owns the guesthouse where the group stays.
- Rajendra Sethi as Bashir Khan, a forest officer who is Kali's brother and nemesis.
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film for its cinematography, music, and performances, while others criticized it for its weak script, direction, and logic. The film was also compared to Hollywood films like The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) and The Blair Witch Project (1999). The film was rated 4.5 out of 10 by IMDb and 2.5 out of 5 by Netflix.
The film was also involved in a controversy when animal rights activists protested against the film for portraying tigers as man-eaters and promoting hunting. The filmmakers defended themselves by saying that the film was not against tigers but against poachers and that they had donated some of the profits to tiger conservation projects.
Conclusion
Kaal is a film that tries to blend horror, adventure, and social message in one package. It has some elements that work well, such as the scenic locations, the catchy songs, and the star cast. However, it also has many flaws that hamper its overall impact, such as the poor story, the inconsistent tone, and the lack of logic. It is a film that can be watched for some entertainment value but not for any serious or meaningful purpose.
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