
Kaayal(2025)
Tamil mins
Kaayal (2025) is a Tamil film directed by Dhamayanthi. Starring Lingesh, Gayathrie Shankar and Anumol.
Director:Dhamayanthi
Mood:
darkemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 September 2025
- Director
- Dhamayanthi
- Language
- Tamil
Storyline
A young woman who actively campaigned against suicide takes her own life after six months of a difficult marriage. Her family travels with her ashes from Pondicherry to Dhanushkodi for the final rites. During the journey, her former love joins them, and the trip becomes a time of reflection for everyone.
“A final journey to scatter her ashes. A family's hidden truths revealed.”
Film Details
Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 September 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotional
Themes
lovefamilyidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
#1
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LingeshActor
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Gayathrie ShankarActor
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AnumolActor
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Ramesh ThilakActor
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Swagatha S. KrishnanActor
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Issac VargheseActor
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B
BharathActor
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DhamayanthiDirector
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K
Karthick subramaniyaCrew
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J
Justin KhenaniahMusic
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J
Jesu SundaramaranCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaayal' means 'lake' in Tamil, symbolizing the journey of ashes to be immersed in water.
- Director Dhamayanthi is known for her short films and this marks her feature film debut in Tamil cinema.
- The story is inspired by real-life incidents of marital pressure and mental health struggles among young women in India.
- Principal photography took place in Pondicherry and Dhanushkodi, capturing the coastal landscapes of Tamil Nadu.
- The film uses a nonlinear narrative to explore the protagonist's life before and after her marriage.
- It features a soundtrack by a relatively new composer, blending folk melodies with contemporary sounds.
- The cast includes both established actors and fresh faces, with many performing in realistic, dialogue-driven scenes.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kaayal
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