Keep your shortlist together and see where it’s streaming
2019 · Tamil · 2h 06m · Action, Crime · CBFC U/A
Keep your shortlist together and see where it’s streaming
Filmi Score
Very good
5 reviews
67
1 exceptional2 very good1 good1 mixed
What the critics say
Critics call Kaalidas a smartly written, well-performed cop whodunit with a morally grounded investigation, but several say the killer's motive and climax twist feel forced or unconvincing against modest production polish.
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Critic finds the whodunit's setup, characterizations and the morally grounded senior cop engaging and well-written, but says the deaths and… Read it there →
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47
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Where can I watch Kaalidas?
Kaalidas is streaming on OTT: ManoramaMAX (India), Vi Movies and TV (India), ZEE5 (India) and Prime Video (the US, the UK and Canada). It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video (India, the US and the UK), Google Play Movies (the US) and YouTube (the US, the UK and Canada). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Kaalidas?
Kaalidas has a Filmi Score of 67 (Very good), the mean of 5 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 47 (The Hindu) to 82 (Hindustan Times). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
What readers say
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