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Asthram(2025)

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Tamil111 mins

Asthram (2025) is a 111-minute Tamil film directed by Aravind Rajagopal. Starring Shaam, Arul D. Shankar and Videsh Anand.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 March 2025
Director
Aravind Rajagopal
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 51m

Storyline

A series of strange suicides has victims stabbed in the same way. Inspector Akilan investigates and finds evidence connecting the cases, uncovering hidden secrets.

When suicides hide a killer's secret.

Film Details

Rating
111Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 March 2025

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

#1
Shaam, Actor in Asthram
ShaamActor
#2
A
Arul D. ShankarActor
#3
V
Videsh AnandActor
#4
J
Jeeva RaviActor
#5
Venba, Actor in Asthram
VenbaActor
#6
N
Niranjani AshokanActor
#7
R
Ranjith DActor
#8
Nizhalgal Ravi, Actor in Asthram
Nizhalgal RaviActor
#9
A
Aravind RajagopalDirector
#10
K
Kalyan VenkataramanCrew
#11
S
Sundaramurthy K. S.Music
#12
D
DSM DhanashanmugamaniCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Asthram' means 'weapon' in Tamil, hinting at the murder method central to the plot.
  • Director Aravind Rajagopal reportedly studied real-life forensic procedures to make the investigation scenes feel authentic.
  • A key clue in the film involves a specific brand of incense sticks found at each crime scene, a detail inspired by an actual police case.
  • The movie was primarily shot in and around Chennai, using many real police station locations for added realism.
  • The role of Inspector Akilan was initially offered to another actor before the final casting decision was made.
  • The film's background score uses a rare musical instrument called the 'ottu', often associated with Tamil folk traditions, to create suspense.
  • A minor subplot in the film references a famous unsolved mystery from early 2000s Tamil Nadu newspaper reports.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Asthram

Frequently Asked Questions