Kaal (2005): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kaal is a 2005 action thriller directed by Soham Shah, starring John Abraham as Krish Thapar, Esha Deol and Vivek Oberoi. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $709,777 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Soham Shah
- Original language
-
Hindi - Studio
- Dharma Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kaal About?
The premise of Kaal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a string of fatal attacks at Orbit Wildlife Park is blamed on a rogue tiger, wildlife reporter Krish Thapar begins a magazine investigation to uncover the cause. As he probes the forest, he realizes that a far more lethal predator is stalking the area, turning his search into a fight for survival.
Kaal Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- friend
- tiger
- death
- wildlife
- tourist
- beast
- well
- superstition
- scorpion
- reckless driving
- rabbit
- python
+10 more Show fewer
- national park
- monkey
- jungle
- jungle guide
- ghost
- driver
- death of wife
- car breakdown
- bridge
- black cat
Kaal Cast & Characters
John Abraham leads the cast as Krish Thapar, with Esha Deol as Riya Thapar and Vivek Oberoi as Dev Malhotra. Directed by Soham Shah; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Soham Shah
-
John Abraham as Krish Thapar - Esha Deol as Riya Thapar
- Vivek Oberoi as Dev Malhotra
- Lara Dutta as Ishika
Also Starring in Kaal
· 9 more- Kushal Punjabi Sajid
- Vishal Malhotra Vishal
- Vineet Sharma Bagga
- Daya Shankar Pandey DS Pandey
- Parmeet Sethi Jungle Officer Bashir Khan
- Ajay Devgn Kali Pratap Singh
- Shah Rukh Khan Guest Appearance
- Malaika Arora Guest Appearance
- Vinod Jaywant Driver
Kaal Plot Summary
What happens in Kaal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two British nationals are killed by a ferocious tiger in Corbett National Park in India. This incident is followed by several other tiger attacks, and many deaths result, prompting National Geographic to send a correspondent, Krish Thapar, John Abraham to the park to ascertain what really happened. Krish is accompanied by his wife Riya Thapar, Esha Deol.
Full summary
The whole story of Kaal, scene by scene
Kaal Box Office
Kaal grossed $709,777 worldwide. $345,091 came from the US and Canada and $364,686 (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$709.8K
- US & Canada
- $345.1K
- International
- $364.7K
How Well Do You Know Kaal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the National Geographic correspondent Krish Thapar?
Kaal Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Kaal - Das Geheimnis des Dschungels” and “丛林怪物”.
- Also known as
-
- Kaal - Das Geheimnis des Dschungels
- 丛林怪物
- Lecția de supraviețuire, ვეფხვის თვალი
- Глаз Тигра
- 奪命荒野
- โคตรเขี้ยวอำมหิต
Seen Kaal?
Movies Like Kaal
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kaali, Kaali Khuhi and Kaala Patthar.
Kaal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kaal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kaal?
Kaal runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Kaal released?
Kaal was released on April 29, 2005.
Who directed Kaal?
Kaal was directed by Soham Shah.
Who is in the cast of Kaal?
Kaal stars John Abraham as Krish Thapar, Esha Deol as Riya Thapar and Vivek Oberoi as Dev Malhotra, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Kaal make at the box office?
Kaal grossed $709,777 worldwide ($345,091 domestic, $364,686 international).
Does Kaal have a post-credit scene?
No. Kaal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kaal in?
The original language of Kaal is Hindi.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
