Antony(2018)
Antony is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Kutti Kumar. The film stars Nishanth as the titular character, alongside Lal and Vaishali in lead roles. The story follows Antony, a man who wakes up trapped inside his car after it is buried underground by a landslide. As he struggles to survive, he confronts his past and the mistakes that led him there. The film is marketed as India's first claustrophobic science thriller. It was shot primarily in Kodaikanal and released on 1 June 2018. The film received negative reviews from critics, who praised the cinematography but criticized the writing and performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, aha Video, YouTube, Plex
- OTT Release Date
- 1 June 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 1 June 2018
- Director
- Kuttii Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Antony wakes up in complete darkness. He is trapped inside his car, buried deep underground. With no way out and the air running out, he must fight to survive. As panic sets in, he is forced to confront his past and the people he hurt. Will he escape the grave before it is too late?
“Trapped. Alone. Running out of time.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 21 days, which is a very short schedule for a feature film.
- Director Kuttii Kumar also worked as a stunt coordinator for many Tamil films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The entire car burial set was specially constructed in a studio to create the claustrophobic feel.
- Actor Vijay Antony, who plays the cop, is also a popular music composer in the Tamil film industry.
- The film's plot is inspired by a real-life incident the director heard about, though heavily fictionalized.
- It was one of the few Tamil thrillers from that year to be shot extensively at night to maintain a dark mood.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release but gained more attention through satellite and digital platforms later.
