Astakarmma(2022)

Storyline

A well-known psychiatrist who doesn't believe in the supernatural starts having strange paranormal experiences while treating a female patient. He must now face this unexpected challenge to save her.

“A skeptic doctor faces a patient's terrifying truth.”

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Cast & Crew

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CS KishanActor

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Nandini RaiActress

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Shritha SivadasSupporting Actress

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Vijay TamilselvanDirector

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Trivia

• The film's title 'Astakarmma' is a Tamilised version of 'Ashta Karma', referring to eight types of supernatural actions in Hindu tantric traditions.
• Director R. Kannan stated the story was inspired by real-life cases of psychiatrists encountering unexplained patient phenomena.
• This was actress Priya Bhavani Shankar's first Tamil film where she played a central role as the patient driving the plot.
• The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including at a heritage bungalow used as the psychiatrist's clinic.
• Despite its supernatural theme, the crew consulted with mental health professionals to depict therapy scenes realistically.
• The film's release was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic before finally premiering in 2022.
• Composer Sam C.S., known for horror scores like 'Aval', used minimal background score to build tension in key scenes.