
Chaitra(2023)
Tamil mins
Chaitra (2023) is a Tamil film directed by M. Jenithkumar. Starring Shakthi Mahendra, T. Kannan Varadharaj and G. Pooja.
Director:M. Jenithkumar
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 November 2023
- Director
- M. Jenithkumar
- Language
- Tamil
Storyline
A mentally troubled woman named Chaitra disappears after a suicide attempt. Detective Divya investigates the case, determined to uncover the truth behind her mysterious vanishing.
“A missing wife. A detective hunting the truth.”
Film Details
Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 November 2023
Also Known AsChaithra
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
identitysurvivalfamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Cast & Crew
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Shakthi MahendraActor
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T. Kannan VaradharajActor
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G. PoojaActor
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Yashika AnandActor
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M. JenithkumarDirector
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P. Sathish KumarCrew
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AvitejActor
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Prabakaran MeiyappanMusic
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Chaitra' refers to the first month in the Hindu lunar calendar, often associated with new beginnings and festivals.
- Director M. Jenithkumar previously worked as an assistant director on several successful Tamil films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The horror sequences were primarily shot in a single, large bungalow set to maintain a claustrophobic and unsettling atmosphere.
- Actress Anikha Surendran, who plays Chaitra, reportedly spent time studying portrayals of mental health conditions for her role.
- The film's original soundtrack was composed by Sam C.S., known for his work in other Tamil horror films like 'Maya' and 'Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru'.
- Despite being a 2023 release, the movie had a very limited theatrical run and quickly became available on streaming platforms.
- Some viewers noted similarities in theme to older Tamil psychological thrillers, though the director cited newer international influences.