Pa Ranjith has some strong Leftist messaging and a lot to say about caste and colour, but all is lost within a mediocre film.

The second Rajini-Ranjith outing is better than ‘Kabali’, but still an odd fit for both…

There’s not enough Rajini magic…When Rajini Sir arrives, it’s as if the screen itself folds from both ends to bend down in a respectful namaskaram.

Overall, Kaala falls short of expectations as it doesn’t live up to the tag of a ‘Rajnikanth film’. Though there are a few moments here and there, these are overshadowed by slow narration and some boring scenes. All in all, if you’re expecting a larger-than-life performance, you’ll be disappointed.  

…when the film ends abruptly, we almost feel that the writing and production team has suddenly decided to finish it all, as if to say, “Enough is enough! Let’s get done with it!”

But by then, the audience is already tortured, its patience worn thinner than the plot!