Akku(2008)
Akku is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Maamani in his directorial debut. The film stars Ajay, Sriji, Rakshai, Riyaz Khan, and Anu Haasan. The story follows Siva, an IT professional who is forced to run continuously after a terrorist plants a uranium bomb in his shoe. The bomb will explode if he stops, threatening both his life and the city of Chennai. The police, led by Aadhi Narayanan and bomb expert Anu, race to defuse the bomb while the media broadcasts the event live. The film is notable for having no songs, no fight sequences, and no interval, maintaining a non-stop pace. It received mixed to positive reviews for its bold concept and tense execution.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 February 2008
- Director
- Mamani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Siva, an IT professional, falls in love with Bhanu. Her brother is a terrorist who plants a uranium bomb in Siva's shoe. If Siva stops running, the bomb will explode. The police must save him before it is too late.
“Run or die. Every step counts.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Siva' but was renamed 'Akku' to avoid confusion with other movies.
- Director S. P. Rajkumar stated the film's core idea was inspired by news reports about forced human carriers.
- Actress Bhanu Mehra, playing the female lead, was a former Miss India finalist making her Tamil debut.
- The movie's plot involving a 'running bomb' drew comparisons to the Hollywood film 'Speed' (1994).
- It was produced by S. P. B. Charan, the son of veteran singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
- The film's soundtrack by Srikanth Deva included a remix of the classic Ilaiyaraaja song 'Nilaave Vaa'.
- Despite its high-concept premise, the movie had a very limited theatrical run and low box office collections.