Edhuvum Nadakkum(2009)
Edhuvum Nadakkum is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film directed by R. Rosario in his debut. It stars Karthik Kumar as Naga and Aparna Nair as Pooja. The story follows Naga, a man whose life unravels when a mysterious stalker begins threatening him and his girlfriend. He discovers the stalker is actually his own split personality. The film is notable for its tense atmosphere and exploration of dissociative identity disorder. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its bold subject matter and Karthik Kumar's performance. The movie was released in theaters in 2009.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 December 2009
- Director
- Maheswaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 0
Storyline
Naga lives a peaceful life with his girlfriend Pooja in Chennai. A mysterious stalker begins threatening them, and Naga's world turns upside down. As he investigates, he discovers the stalker is a dark version of himself. He must confront his own fractured mind to survive.
“Anything can happen when you lose yourself”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director R. Rosario was also a popular television anchor for shows like 'Kodeeswaran' on Sun TV.
- The movie's title 'Edhuvum Nadakkum' is a common Tamil phrase meaning 'anything can happen'.
- Actor Sathyaraj, known for villain and character roles, played the lead as the frustrated theatre artist.
- The plot revolves around a case of mistaken identity, a theme less common in Tamil cinema of that period.
- The film was not a major commercial success and had a limited theatrical run.
- It featured actress Meenakshi, who had previously appeared in notable films like 'Kadhal Kondein'.
- The story's setting shifts between a tense home and an isolated house, creating a claustrophobic mood.