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Aal(2014)

7.5/10
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.

Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
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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

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Cast & Crew

#1
M
Malaika ShenoyActor
#2
H
Hardhika ShettyMeenakshi
#3
V
Vidiyal RajActor
#4
Vidharth, Actor in Aal
VidharthAmir
#5
A
Ananda KrishnanDirector
#6
N
N. S. UthayakumarCrew
#7
A
A. L. JohanMusic Composer
#8
J
Johan ShevaneshMusic
#9
J
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.

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