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Poochandi(2022)

5.6/10
Tamil115 mins

Thrill-seeking journalist Murugan heads to Malaysia to look for ordinary folks with odd stories, to be used as part of the true paranormal story collection he writes for a magazine. Everything goes well at first for him upon his arrival in Malaysia, that is until he encounters a supernatural experience that changes his life.

Director:J. K. Wicky
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
27 January 2022
Director
J. K. Wicky
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 55m
Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A journalist travels to Malaysia to collect strange true stories for his magazine. At first, his trip goes smoothly. Then he has a terrifying supernatural encounter that alters his life forever.

A journalist's quest for ghosts becomes terrifyingly real.

Film Details

5.6Rating
115Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date27 January 2022
Also Known AsPoosandi Varan · Poochandi Varan · Poosaandi Varan · Poosaandi Varaan · Poo saandi Varaan · Poochaandi Varaan · Poo chaandi Varaan · Poo chaandi Varan · Poochandi · பூச்சாண்டி

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
T
Tinesh Sarathi KrishnanShankar
#2
G
Ganessan ManogharanGuru
#3
H
Hamsni PerumalMallika
#4
V
Vinod Mohana SundaramDeepak
#5
D
DineshineeSaro
#6
K
KanthasamyTemple Priest
#7
R
Ravishankar RamamurthyPoochandi
#8
R
RJ RamanaMurugan
#9
L
Logan NathanAnbu
#10
A
Asalisham ShamCrew
#11
J
J. K. WickyDirector
#12
S
S. AndyCrew
#13
T
Thanabalan KuppusamyCrew

Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in Malaysia, capturing real locations to enhance its authentic horror atmosphere.
  • Director J. K. Wicky also served as the cinematographer, giving the movie a distinct visual style.
  • The title 'Poochandi' refers to a boogeyman-like figure from Tamil folklore used to scare children.
  • It was produced by a Malaysian-based Tamil production company, highlighting the diaspora film scene.
  • The movie blends found-footage and traditional narrative styles, a rare mix in Tamil horror.
  • Actor Aadhav Kannadasan, who plays the lead, reportedly performed many of his own stunts.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release, relying more on digital platforms for its audience.

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