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Karungaapiyam(2023)

6.0/10
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

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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.

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