
Aal(2014)
Tamil111 mins
Aal (2014) is a 111-minute Tamil film directed by Ananda Krishnan. Starring Malaika Shenoy, Hardhika Shetty and Vidiyal Raj. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Aal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.
Director:Ananda Krishnan
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 September 2014
- Director
- Ananda Krishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A man comes home from a trip to discover his family is missing. A stranger calls him on a cell phone and gives him orders to follow if he wants them back. He then learns he's being framed for a bombing.
“A stranger's call. A deadly trap. Save his family or prove his innocence.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
111Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 September 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
survivalfamilyjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Malaika ShenoyActor
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Hardhika ShettyMeenakshi
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Vidiyal RajActor
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VidharthAmir
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Ananda KrishnanDirector
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N. S. UthayakumarCrew
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A. L. JohanMusic Composer
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Johan ShevaneshMusic
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JSK.Satish KumarCrew
→Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Aal: The Worm' but was shortened to just 'Aal' for release.
- Director Ananda Krishnan had previously worked as an assistant director on several major Tamil films before this debut.
- The movie's plot was partly inspired by real-life hostage and extortion phone call cases reported in the media.
- It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including at a popular shopping mall for key scenes.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts.
- Actor Aari, who plays the lead, performed many of his own stunts during the chase sequences.
- The climax was filmed at a secluded industrial area to maintain a tense and gritty atmosphere.
