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Adhe Kangal(2017)

7.4/10
Tamil120 minstheatrical

Adhe Kangal is a Tamil drama film directed by Rohin Venkatesan. The film features Kalaiyarasan, Janani Iyer and Sshivada in the leading roles with Bala Saravanan in a supporting role, while Ghibran composes the film's music.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 January 2017
Director
Rohin Venkatesan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h
Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A blind chef falls in love and later regains his sight. His new vision leads him on a thrilling path filled with unexpected twists as he uncovers the truth about his past and relationships.

A blind chef sees love, then danger.

Film Details

7.4Rating
120Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 January 2017
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAthey Kangal

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
loveidentitysurvivaljustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Adhe Kangal

Cast reunions in this film: Kalaiyarasan & C. V. Kumar (3 films together), Janani Iyer & Kalaiyarasan (2 films together), and Mohamaad Ghibran & C. V. Kumar (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director, Rohin Venkatesan, was a first-time director who also wrote the screenplay.
  • Actor Kalaiyarasan, who plays the lead, learned to cook like a professional chef for his role.
  • The movie was shot in just 28 days, which is a very short schedule for a feature film.
  • It was partially filmed in the hill station of Ooty, a popular location for many Tamil films.
  • The film's plot twist was kept a strict secret from the cast and crew until the shooting day.
  • Despite being a thriller, the music was composed by Jakes Bejoy, known for softer romantic scores.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release but gained a larger audience through television broadcasts.

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