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Cadaver(2022)

6.3/10
Tamil119 minsdirect-to-OTT

Cadaver (2022) is a 119-minute Tamil film directed by Anoop Panicker. Starring Athulya Ravi, C.H. Jayarao and Thrigun. With a rating of 6.3/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a decent performance verdict at the box office.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing

Quick Facts

Streaming on
JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
12 August 2022
Director
Anoop Panicker
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 59m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A pathologist and a police commissioner investigate a string of murders connected to a prisoner. Their search uncovers startling truths.

A prisoner's secrets. A city's nightmare.

Film Details

6.3Rating
119Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 August 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsKadaver · Cadavar · Cadaavar · Cadaaver

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
justicecorruptionsurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's working title was 'Mummy', but it was changed to 'Cadaver' to better reflect its medical-thriller theme.
  • Director Anoop S Panicker is a former assistant to director A.L. Vijay, and this is his solo directorial debut.
  • The movie was shot in a tight 30-day schedule, primarily in and around Chennai.
  • Actor Munishkanth, who plays a key role, had to undergo specific training to portray his character's medical procedures realistically.
  • The film's plot draws loose inspiration from real-world debates about medical ethics and prison systems.
  • It was released directly on the Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform, bypassing a traditional theatrical release.
  • The background score uses unconventional sound design to create tension, focusing on ambient noises over traditional music.

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