Diary(2022)
Tamil17 minsdirect-to-OTT
Diary (2022) is a 17-minute Tamil film directed by Innasi Pandiyan. With a well-received audience rating of 7.0/10 and a moderate performer verdict at the box office.
Director:Innasi Pandiyan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- aha
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 26 August 2022
- Director
- Innasi Pandiyan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 17m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A young police trainee investigates a cold case that is 16 years old. His search for answers sends him on a dangerous and unexpected journey.
“A cold case heats up. His past is the key.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
17Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 August 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Diary
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Chaams (4 films together), and Jayaprakash & Arulnithi (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, a very short schedule for a feature-length thriller.
- Director Innasi Pandiyan also wrote the screenplay and handled the film's editing himself.
- The movie's plot revolves around a real, unsolved case from 2006, adding a layer of local intrigue.
- It was primarily shot in and around Madurai, using many authentic local locations for its gritty feel.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release, finding a larger audience later on streaming platforms.
- Actor Mime Gopi, who plays a key role, is known for his work in Tamil theatre before moving to films.
- The director has stated the film's non-linear narrative was inspired by classic noir thrillers.