Kaala (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

23%

Kaala2023

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What We Think

Kaala treats its subject matter with grit and realism, focusing on drama rather than messaging. It steers clear of heavy-handed ideological content, landing it in the mostly non-woke territory.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Kaala largely sticks to traditional crime-thriller storytelling, focusing on complex characters and plot twists rather than pushing modern ideological checklists. While there is diversity in the cast, roles appear to be driven by the needs of the story rather than tokenism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show draws from Indian socio-political realities, with law enforcement and organized crime front and center. It doesn’t seem to undermine family, faith, or masculinity, nor does it aggressively reinterpret cultural traditions for modern sensibilities.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Kaala does not overtly drown out opposing viewpoints and handles its subject matter with relative balance, showing good, bad, and morally grey characters from multiple backgrounds. There's no obvious mockery of traditional perspectives.

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