Who directed Onaaiygal Jaakirathai?

Onaaiygal Jaakirathai was directed by J.P.R. and released in 2017. J.P.R. is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Onaaiygal Jaakirathai?

Onaaiygal Jaakirathai stars Nithya alongside Riythvika, A. Venkatesh, Vishwanath. The film marks a collaboration between Nithya and director J.P.R. within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Onaaiygal Jaakirathai?

The music for Onaaiygal Jaakirathai was composed by Deepak. Deepak is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Onaaiygal Jaakirathai(2017)

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Onaaiygal Jaakirathai is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language horror drama film written, directed, and produced by JPR. It stars Kabali Vishwanth, Riythvika, and Baby Amrutha in lead roles. The story follows four unemployed friends who kidnap a rich couple's daughter for ransom. Their greed leads them to murder the child, but her ghost returns to haunt them. The film also features a subplot about a previous kidnapping victim whose soul is trapped. Music is composed by Adheesh Uthriyan, with cinematography by Magesh K. Dev. The film was released on 5 January 2018 and received negative reviews from critics for its illogical dialogues and weak execution.

Director:J.P.R.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 2017
Director: J.P.R.
Language: Tamil

Storyline

A little girl named Anjali is kidnapped by her own uncle and his friends. They demand a huge ransom from her parents. But when she discovers their identity, they kill her. Now her ghost is back for revenge.

“Beware of the wolves in your family.”