Kaliyugam 2064

Kaliyugam 2064 is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language post-apocalyptic psychological thriller. It is the Telugu-dubbed version of the Tamil film Kaliyugam and marks Pramodh Sundar’s first film as a director. The story deals with survival, ethics, and human strength in a ruined future where a disaster has wiped out most resources. Food and water are rare, law and order have collapsed, and power-hungry groups rule through fear.

Plot Summary

Set in the year 2064, the film takes place in a dry, lifeless world stripped of basic needs and compassion. A brutal organisation known as the “Residents” controls what is left of society. They silence or eliminate anyone who dares to question them in order to keep their grip on power.

In response, a rebel group called the “Liberators” rises up to challenge their rule and push for a more equal social order. The story follows a group of survivors caught between these forces. They face betrayal, crushing hunger, and hard moral choices as they try to stay alive. As the film progresses, key twists reveal buried truths about the characters and deepen the emotional weight of their struggle.

Cast and Crew

Director: Pramodh Sundar (feature-film debut)

Lead cast:

• Shraddha Srinath as Pari, a central character who adds strong emotional weight to the narrative
• Kishore Kumar G., who plays a major role and delivers a powerful performance amid the chaos

Supporting cast: Harry, Master Ronith, Asmal, and Iniyin Subramani

Producers: K. S. Ramakrishna and K. Ramcharan, under the banners RK International and Prime Cinemas

Telugu distributor: Mythri Movie Makers

Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes

Language: Telugu (dubbed from the original Tamil version)

Genre: Sci-fi thriller

Certification: UA 16+

Kaliyugam 2064 Review Highlights

Positive Aspects

Concept and mood:
Many reviewers praise the dystopian set-up and the way the film imagines a bleak future. One IMDb user wrote, “Just watched Kaliyugam 2064 and I’m honestly shaken in the best way. The film paints such a dark yet believable picture of the future… it’s a warning.” Cinejosh describes it as a “brutal future” with solid production values and a gripping sci-fi adventure feel.

Performances:
Shraddha Srinath receives strong appreciation, especially in the latter half of the film. 123Telugu notes that the main leads deliver well in this sci-fi thriller. Kishore and Iniyaan Subramani also gain credit for bringing emotional intensity to their roles.

Visuals and direction:
Reviewers on IMDb mention that some sequences and the overall production design “feel like a Hollywood movie in Tamil/Telugu”. The stark locations and bleak colour tones support the survival theme and help build a convincing world.

Criticisms

Pacing and execution:
A frequent concern is the slow pace and lack of focus in the early portions. The Times of India comments, “Rather than building upon its intriguing basic premise, Kaliyugam loses its focus pretty early on… the film is too disoriented to keep us invested.” OTT Play shares a similar view, saying the film “gets a tad bit stretchy and unexplored”.

Story issues:
Some plot choices, such as the use of cannibalism, come across as forced or unnecessary. One IMDb reviewer notes, “The cannibal elements [are] worst in movie felt forced and not important.” Although certain reveals in the second half offer more context, many feel they do not fully fix the story’s weaknesses.

Overall impact:
Several Letterboxd users feel that, while the core idea has strong potential, the final product falls short. Comments often describe the film as ambitious in concept, but lacking polish in execution.

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