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Karaioram(2016)

Tamil117 mins

Karaioram is a 2016 Tamil mystery thriller film directed by Jagadish Kumar. The cast includes Simran, Nikesha Patel, Vasishta N. Simha, and Ineya. The story follows Priya, a grieving woman who moves to a beach house to escape her past. She falls in love with a local fisherman named Karthik, but villagers claim he died ten years ago. The film blends romance with supernatural suspense as Priya uncovers the truth about Karthik's ghostly existence. It was released in India with a UA certificate and has a runtime of 117 minutes. The film also features music by Sujith Shetty and cinematography by Jai Anand.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
1 January 2016
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 57m
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Storyline

A woman named Priya moves to a quiet beach village to heal from a personal tragedy. She meets and falls in love with a kind fisherman named Karthik. But the villagers warn her that Karthik has been dead for ten years. Priya must decide if she is losing her mind or if something supernatural is happening.

Love can cross the line between life and death.

Film Details

117Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2016
Also Known AsAlone · Leela · Karai Oram · Karaiyorum

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loveidentitysurvivalcorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Karaioram

Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & M. S. Bhaskar (20 films together), Manobala & Singampuli (13 films together), Singampuli & M. S. Bhaskar (7 films together), Manobala & Simran (3 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Simran (3 films together), and Iniya & Manobala (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 15 days, primarily in the coastal town of Mahabalipuram.
  • Director Jagadish Kumar also handled the cinematography, giving the film its distinct visual style.
  • It was marketed as a 'supernatural romantic thriller', a rare genre mix in Tamil cinema at the time.
  • The movie's title 'Karaiyoram' poetically translates to 'shore breeze' or 'sea breeze'.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release and later gained attention through television broadcasts.
  • The plot draws loose inspiration from classic ghost romance tales but sets them in a contemporary Indian setting.
  • Actor Aadukalam Naren, known for supporting roles, plays a key character in unraveling the mystery.

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