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KAALAKAANDI MOVIE REVIEW

Even as you continue to watch the film patiently, beyond a point, it's nothing to write home about. You eventually sum up your thoughts on the film by borrowing the film's expletive-laden dialogue -, 'experimental ke naam pe chu****?(more)

Source: Renuka Vyavahare, Times Of India

2.00

Saif Ali Khan outperforms a half-baked script

Akshat's sensitive representation of Saif's encounter with a transsexual is one highlight of the film. Chalk one for the queer movement.(more)

Source: Sweta Kaushal , Hindustan Times

2.50

Saif Ali Khan stands out in lacklustre fare

Kalaakaandi is a Marathi term for 'mayhem' (no, it has nothing to do with the sweet 'kalaakand'), but there's not enough of it, resulting in the film being more a no-stakes stroll, rather than a breathless roller-coaster. You know that 'iss raat ki subah ho jayegi'.(more)

Source: Shubhra Gupta, Indian Express

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Saif Ali Khan Makes His Character Work In Fizzy, Freewheeling Film

Kaalakaandi may not be for all palates, but the film has enough spice for those in the mood for an off-the-beaten-track Bollywood experience.(more)

Source: Saibal Chatterjee , NDTV Movies

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Saif is a hoot in Kaalakaandi

There's a suppressed philosophy in his feverish outbursts that suggest a curiosity, sadness and an unfulfilled life in desperate need of a high. Kaalakaandi doesn't always provide it, but there's enough intrigue to play along.(more)

Source: Sukanya Verma., Rediff.com

1.50

Saif Ali Khan is funny as hell but the film lacks fizz

It is hard to believe that a film directed by the writer of Delhi Belly is, for the most part, a drag. Despite Saif Ali Khan being in cracking form, Kaalakaandi lacks fizz and purpose.(more)

Source: Anna MM Vetticad, Firstpost.com

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Stoned Saif Ali Khan Takes You On A Bad Trip

Kaalakaandi is just about Saif Ali Khan's and his amazing performance as a recently turned stoner. Akshat impresses with his wild imagination but unfortunately when a film is bad not the bigges2t of the superstars can save it.(more)

Source: Umesh Punwani, Koimoi

Music Tracks

No. Song Title Lyric Writer Performer(s) Listen here
1 “Swagpur Ka Chaudhary” Akshay Verma Akshay Verma
2 “Kaala Doreya” Folk Neha Bhasin
3 “Jive With Me” Anvita Dutt Abhishek Nailwal
4 “Kaalakaandi” Anvita Dutt Shashwat Sachdev, Vivek Hariharan, Romy, Arun Kamath
5 “Aa Bhi Jaa” Anvita Dutt Vishal Dadlani & Abhishek Nailwal
6 “Jukebox” Listen