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Ambuli(2012)

5.7/10
Tamil132 mins

Ambuli (2012) is a 132-minute Tamil film directed by Hareesh Narayan. Starring R. Parthiban, R. Ajai and P. S. Srijith. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Ambuli stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 February 2012
Director
Hareesh Narayan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 12m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A village is terrified by a monster in its corn fields. Two nearby college students decide to investigate. They manage to capture the creature.

A village's nightmare is real. And they caught it.

Film Details

5.7Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date17 February 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAmbuli 3D · Kaal Purush

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
survivalfriendshipcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in 3D, which was still a novelty for Tamil horror movies at the time.
  • It was promoted as the first stereoscopic 3D horror film in Tamil cinema.
  • The movie's visual effects were handled by a studio that also worked on some big Bollywood projects.
  • Director Hari Shankar was inspired by local village folklore about mysterious creatures in fields.
  • The film's climax and creature design aimed for a more emotional impact than just scares.
  • Despite the 3D hype, it had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely available today.
  • Some scenes were shot in real village locations to add authenticity to the rural setting.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ambuli

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