Narigal(2022)
Distraughted by his daughter's nude photos being distributed on the internet without consent, the father along with some family members commit suicide. Determined to uncover the cause of the suicide, a man investigates and discovers that an online cybercrime syndicate is actively extorting money from female victims and uploading obscene videos. Now he has to track down the suspects of syndicate, how will the story goes?
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 February 2022
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 9.0/10
Storyline
A father is devastated when his daughter's private photos are shared online without permission, leading to a family tragedy. A man investigates these deaths and uncovers a cybercrime group that blackmails women for money and posts explicit videos. He must now find and stop the criminals behind this syndicate.
“A father's revenge ignites a digital manhunt.”
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director RMS Sara.R is also a practicing lawyer, which influenced the legal accuracy in the cybercrime plot.
- It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including in the neighbourhood of Vadapalani, known for its film studios.
- The movie's release was delayed by several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting post-production.
- Actor Suresh played the lead role; he is known more for supporting characters in bigger Tamil films.
- The plot was inspired by reports of real-life 'sextortion' cases that have been on the rise in India.
- The film had a very limited theatrical run, with most of its audience discovering it later on streaming platforms.
- A minor controversy arose because the film's title 'Narigal' (Jackals) was similar to an older, unrelated Tamil film.