Kaalapatthar review: Vikky Varun shows promise as a filmmaker with a quirky story

Movies By Sunayana Suresh Sep 13, 2024 Read the article

Vikky Varun’s debut directorial, Kaalapatthar, is a story about Shankara—an army man—and his misadventures.

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When Shankara accidentally gains national fame as a hero, the people in his village erect his statue in his honour.

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The film boasts a fantastic story written by D Satya Prakash, which has a mix of commercial elements, quirk, and drama.

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In the film, one gets to see some stunning visuals, especially of Moodalapura, which is a big highlight.

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Vikky Varun has a well-etched-out role to perform in Kaalapatthar and he performs it earnestly.

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Kaalapatthar is a quirky film that is different from the regular underworld-based commercial fare and that itself is its biggest merit.

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