
Karungaapiyam(2023)
Tamil134 mins
Karungaapiyam (2023) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Deekay. Starring Kajal Aggarwal, Regina Cassandra and Janani Iyer. With an audience rating of 6.0/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, Karungaapiyam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.
Director:Deekay
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 October 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 19 May 2023
- Director
- Deekay
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
During lockdown, a woman tries to heal from a breakup by visiting an old, neglected library. She chooses a mysterious book, and as she reads its chapters, the terrifying stories she imagines begin to come to life around her.
“A book that reads her back.”
Film Details
6.0Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date19 May 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsKarungaappiyam · Karungappiyam · Karungapiyam · Kajal Karthika · Kali Kitaab
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Kajal AggarwalActress
→#2
Regina CassandraActress
→#3
Janani IyerSupporting Actress
→#4
Raiza WilsonSupporting Actress
→#5
KalaiyarasanActor
→#6
John VijaySupporting Actor
→#7
KarunakaranSupporting Actor
→#8S
Sha RaSupporting Actor
→#9
Yogi BabuSupporting Actor
→#10
Aadhav KannadasanActor
→#11D
DeekayDirector
→#12V
Vignesh VasuCrew
→#13S
S. N. PrasadMusic Director
→#14
S
Sherlin SethActor
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Trivia
- The film was shot almost entirely inside a real 100-year-old library in Chennai, using its authentic atmosphere.
- Director Deekay revealed that the 'Karungaapiyam' book prop was custom-made with aged pages and unique cover art.
- The movie's sound design uses subtle whispers and page-turning effects recorded in an actual silent library.
- It was one of the few Tamil horror films released in 2023 directly inspired by the COVID-19 lockdown setting.
- Lead actress Umayal Karthika learned to read Tamil literature fluently for her role as a reader in the library.
- The crew faced challenges filming in the old library due to strict rules about lighting and preserving the books.
- Some background music was composed using sounds from old typewriters and library bells to enhance the vintage feel.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Karungaapiyam
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