Kalikaalam (1992 film)

Kalikaalam is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Radhika and Nizhalgal Ravi. It is a remake of the Telugu film of same name. The film was released on 11 July 1992.

Plot
Raghuram, a daily wage worker, faces many challenges while earning for his family. He struggles hard to make money for the marriage of his children.

Production
Kalikaalam was directed by Panchu Arunachalam, who also wrote the screenplay and dialogue. The film was produced by Ar. Shanmuga Nathan and P. Ar. Subramaniam under Geetha Chitra Combines. Cinematography was handled by T. S. Vinayagam, and edited by N. Chandran. The film marked the acting debut of Shanmugham.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Arunachalam also worked as lyricist.

Release and reception
Kalikaalam was released on 11 July 1992. Ayyappa Prasad of The Indian Express said, "The screenplay and dialogue by Panchu Arunachalam as well as the story are good since the stress is on the materialistic younger generation but the film is marred by poor direction and technical flaws."