Chaitra(2023)
Tamil mins
Chaitra, Kathir’s mentally unstable housewife, tries to commit suicide and disappears under mysterious circumstances. Detective Divya takes the case and resolves to find out the mysteries around Chaitra and her disappearance.
Director:M. Jenithkumar
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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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
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
Cast & Crew
#1
#2G
G. PoojaActor
→A
AvitejKathir
→#3
S
Shakthi MahendraActor
→#4
T
T. Kannan VaradharajActor
→#5
Y
Yashika AnandChaithra
→#6
P
P. Sathish KumarCrew
→#7
P
Prabakaran MeiyappanMusic
→#8
M
M. JenithkumarDirector
→#9
K
K. ManoharanCrew
→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.