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Antha Naal(2024)
Tamil98 mins
A film director, his assistants and the cook go for a story discussion in a palatial bungalow. There, they discover footage of a family trapped by an unidentified "maskman."
Mood:
suspensefuldisturbingemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 December 2024
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Storyline
A film director and his team go to a large house to discuss a story. While there, they find a video showing a family being held captive by a mysterious person wearing a mask.
“A story meeting turns into a fight for survival.”
Film Details
98Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 December 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldisturbingemotional
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in a real 100-year-old bungalow in Pollachi, which added to its authentic, eerie atmosphere.
- Director Ganesh Vinayakan previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Jigarthanda'.
- The 'maskman' character's look was inspired by a mix of traditional Tamil folk art and modern horror aesthetics.
- This was actor Arulnithi's first horror-thriller after starring in several successful action and crime films.
- The movie's story was finalized during a real-life lockdown, influencing its theme of characters being trapped.
- Composer Sam C.S. used only string instruments and minimal sound design to create the film's unsettling score.
- The title 'Antha Naal' translates to 'That Day', hinting at a single pivotal event in the story.