Kalyug deals with the fury of MMS and porn industry, but the story, situations and the treatment of the narrative cannot be compared to any Bollywood flick witnessed so far.Kalyug is nonconforming and appeals tremendously!
Kunal is a lone soul after his father’s death and love in the form of an orphan girl fostered by his father enters his life. Love blossoms and they marry only to fall in the trap of porn mafia. Framed for dealing in porn, the girl can take it no more. Left on his own, young hero sets out to find the root of his misery. He lands in Switzerland . His quest to find the people victimising innocent Indians to cater to the porn market leads him to uncanny places and people.
Kalyug begins with a bang and as the reels unfold, the viewer gradually slips into a world of deceit, treachery and betrayal. The narrative moves at a brisk pace, with the viewer being on the edge all the while.The slimy, mean character of Amrita Singh comes to the fore in the first reel itself, yet the turn of events continues to keep you engrossed and immersed. The twist in the tale – right from the time Kunil is arrested till his journey in Switzerland – takes the film to an all-time high.
The interval point increases the curiosity value tremendously. The viewer awaits with bated breath the course the story would take in the post-interval portions.The first half has some outstandingly executed sequences, notable among them being the ones that take place in the Switzerland.The story takes a different route in the second half. If the first half focuses on Kumal and the unfortunate incidents that take place in his life, the second half throws light on the sequence of events in Amrita’s life.When the two cross path again amidst pornography , the film takes an interesting turn. The film reaches a nail-biting crescendo and the culmination to the story appears completely justified.
The expertise with which Mohit has handled the tense-filled moments is commendable. He strikes the right balance between realism and commercialism, between form and content.
Music is fantastic, enhancing the impact of sequences considerably. C
Kunal handles the part like a pro .Amrita actress takes to her part like a fish takes to water. She leaps ahead with this performance!
Deepal is fantastic. Smiley is first-rate.
Go for it!