Captain(2022)
Captain is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language science fiction monster thriller film directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan. The film stars Arya as Captain Vetriselvan, with Aishwarya Lekshmi, Simran, and Gokul Anand in pivotal roles. The story follows an army captain and his team as they investigate a forbidden forest called Sector-42, where a deadly creature known as the Minotaur lurks. The film is a remake of the Hollywood classic Predator and features music composed by D. Imman. It received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, who praised Arya's performance and the cinematography but criticized the visual effects and script. The film was released in theaters on September 8, 2022, and later streamed on ZEE5.
Captain is streaming on ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream Play since 1 January 2023.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 2022
- Director
- Shakti Soundar Rajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Captain Vetriselvan leads his elite army team into Sector-42, a forest sealed for 50 years after everyone who entered disappeared. A deadly creature called the Minotaur attacks them, killing one teammate and ruining Vetri's career. To clear his friend's name and stop the monster, Vetri must return to the forest and face the creature's terrifying power.
“Face the monster within the forest.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Captain
Cast reunions in this film: Sarath Kumar & Sirpy (4 films together), Sarath Kumar & Sukanya (4 films together), Arya & D. Imman (4 films together), and D. Imman & Shakti Soundar Rajan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's visual effects team used a mix of CGI and practical effects to create the creature, including a life-sized animatronic puppet for close-up shots.
- Arya, who plays the captain, performed many of his own stunts after undergoing special training with the Indian Army's commando unit.
- The movie's forest scenes were shot in the dense woods of Kerala, with the crew facing challenges from unpredictable weather and wildlife.
- Director Shakti Soundar Rajan drew inspiration from Indian folklore about forest spirits, blending it with a sci-fi military plot.
- The film's climax features a cameo by a popular Tamil actor in a voice-only role, which was kept as a surprise for audiences.
- Captain had a limited theatrical release but gained a larger viewership after premiering on a streaming platform within a month.
- The soundtrack includes a rare instrumental piece composed using traditional tribal instruments to enhance the forest's mysterious atmosphere.