Yaakkai(2017)
Yaakkai (transl. Body) is a 2017 Indian Tamil romantic crime thriller film directed by Kuzhandhai Velappan. The film stars Krishna as Kathir and Swathi Reddy as Kavitha, with Prakash Raj, Radha Ravi, and Guru Somasundaram in supporting roles. The story follows a college romance that turns into a murder investigation when a dead body is discovered on campus. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with cinematography by Sathya Ponmar and editing by V.J. Sabu. The film was released on 3 March 2017 to mixed reviews, with critics praising the visuals and music but criticizing the writing and execution. It had a theatrical run in Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 March 2017
- Director
- D. Kuzhandai Velappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
College student Kathir falls in love with Kavitha, but their romance is shattered when a dead body is found near their campus. Kathir becomes the prime suspect in the murder investigation led by police officer Sagayam. As secrets from Kavitha's past emerge, a dangerous stalker named Sriram threatens to destroy everything they have built.
“Love can be a dangerous crime”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Yaakkai
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together), Singampuli & M. S. Bhaskar (7 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (7 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Radha Ravi (7 films together), Prakash Raj & M. S. Bhaskar (6 films together), and Singampuli & Radha Ravi (6 films together).
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.
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