
Yaakkai(2017)
Tamil127 mins
Yaakkai (2017) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by D. Kuzhandai Velappan . Starring Kreshna , Swati Reddy and Prakash Raj. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Yaakkai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:D. Kuzhandai Velappan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 March 2017
- Director
- D. Kuzhandai Velappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A police officer investigates the mysterious death of a hospital chairman. His search uncovers more bodies connected to the case.
“A hospital's dark secrets are bleeding out.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date3 March 2017
Also Known Asயாக்கை · Yaakkai
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivallove
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director, Kuzhandhai Velappan, is also a well-known film critic and writer in Tamil media.
- The movie's title 'Yaakkai' translates to 'Bangle' in English, symbolizing a key clue in the murder mystery.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a pivotal role, is better known for his work in acclaimed films like 'Aadukalam' and 'Jigarthanda'.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real hospital locations to create an authentic atmosphere.
- Despite being a thriller, the movie incorporates elements of romance, which was a deliberate blend by the director to widen its appeal.
- The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is known for his work in independent and low-budget Tamil films.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts and streaming platforms.
Notable Collaborations
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