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Carbon(2022)

7.1/10
Tamil115 mins

Carbon (2022) is a 115-minute Tamil film directed by R. Srinuvasan. Starring Dhanya Balakrishna, Vidharth and Ajay Natraj. With an audience rating of 7.1/10 and a good performer verdict at the box office, Carbon stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:R. Srinuvasan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
AAhafrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha Tamil
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
13 January 2022
Director
R. Srinuvasan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 55m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A man's dreams start coming true. He uses this strange ability to find the hit-and-run driver who left his father fighting for his life.

Dreams come true. Now he needs revenge.

Film Details

7.1Rating
115Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 January 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsCarbon: Ashes And Diamonds

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Carbon' refers to the chemical element, symbolizing how the protagonist's life changes form under pressure like carbon turning into diamond.
  • Director R. Srinuvasan previously worked as an assistant director for over a decade on big Tamil films like 'Mankatha' and 'Billa II' before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Chennai and Pondicherry, with key chase sequences filmed in the narrow lanes of Old Mahabalipuram to create a gritty, realistic atmosphere.
  • Actor Suresh Gopi, a Malayalam superstar, made a special cameo appearance in the film, marking one of his rare roles in recent Tamil cinema.
  • The film's background score was composed by Sam C.S., who used unconventional instruments like the hang drum and glass harp to create a unique suspenseful sound.
  • Despite being an action thriller, the movie includes subtle references to Tamil folk beliefs about dreams and premonitions, adding a cultural layer to the plot.
  • The car used in the hit-and-run sequence was a modified vintage Ambassador, chosen for its iconic Indian look and symbolic connection to older generations.

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