Kalidas
A Princess is tricked into marrying a naive and illiterate youth.
Directed by H.M. Reddy · Drama · History · Musical · 1931
Director
H.M. Reddy
Studio
Imperial Movi-Tone
Release
31 Oct 1931
Genres
Drama, History, Musical
Full Plot
A princess's arranged marriage is foiled when she refuses a minister's proposal. The minister seeks an alternative suitor, leading to Vidhyadhari's unexpected union with a humble farmhand. Desperate for escape, the princess turns to a goddess for help, who transforms her husband into a brilliant poet named Kalidas.
Cast & Characters
Vidhyadhari
T.P. Rajalakshmi
Kalidas
P.G. Venkatesan
the temple priest
L.V. Prasad
Did You Know?
After the success of India's first sound film Alam Ara (1931), its director Ardeshir Irani wanted to venture into South Indian cinema.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Kalidas holds 5.5/10 on IMDb (24 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 12, 2026
AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalidas's IMDb rating?+
Kalidas has a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb from 24 votes.
Is Kalidas good? What are critics saying?+
Kalidas holds 5.5/10 on IMDb (24 votes).
Who directed Kalidas?+
Kalidas was directed by H.M. Reddy.
