Ka..ka..ka.. Aabathin Arikuri(2017)
Ka..ka..ka.. Aabathin Arikuri is a 2017 Tamil horror drama film directed by M. Manon. The film stars Nassar and Yogi Babu in lead roles, with Ashok, Kiran Pathikonda, and Megashree in supporting roles. The story follows a village where a crow begins cawing before every accident, causing panic among the superstitious villagers. A local man, Natchatiram, investigates the crow's behavior and discovers it is actually warning people of danger. The film explores themes of superstition versus logic and features a twist involving a human villain. It was released on YouTube and is noted for its unique premise of a protective crow.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2017
- Director
- Manon M
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 59m 0
Storyline
A mysterious crow starts cawing before every accident in a quiet village. The terrified villagers want to kill it. But a curious local man named Natchatiram believes the crow is trying to warn them. He must uncover the truth before the village falls into chaos.
“When the crow caws, danger calls.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ka..ka..ka.. Aabathin Arikuri
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Yogi Babu (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on a famous Tamil nursery rhyme about a crow.
- It was shot in just 15 days on a very low budget, primarily in a single haunted house location.
- Director Manon M is also a software engineer and made this film as a passion project.
- Comedian Yogi Babu, known for humor, took on a relatively serious role in this horror film.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts.
- It uses traditional Tamil folk beliefs about spirits, or 'peys,' as a core part of its horror plot.
- The film's promotional posters highlighted veteran actor Nassar's presence to attract audiences.