# Kaala (2018)

> A Dharavi community leader wages a fierce, politically charged battle against a land-grabbing power broker to defend his people and home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/312692

## Facts

- Runtime: 166 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
- Director: Pa. Ranjith
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar, Easwari Rao, Huma Qureshi, Samuthirakani, Anjali Patil, Manikandan, Dhileban
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6929642/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: fiery, politically charged, emotional, action movie night, political cinema viewing

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