Emagadhagan(2024)
Tamil102 mins
Emagadhagan (2024) is a 102-minute Tamil film directed by Kishan Raj. Starring Karthik Sriram, Vattakara Satheesh and Rashmitha Hiwary.
Director:Kishan Raj
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 July 2024
- Director
- Kishan Raj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Storyline
A village has been under a curse for generations, living in fear of losing lives and land. The story follows how the villagers uncover the mystery behind this affliction. They work to break the ancient curse and reclaim their rights and freedom.
“A village's ancient curse. A fight to break free.”
Film Details
Rating
102Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 July 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
#1
K
Karthik SriramActor
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V
Vattakara SatheeshActor
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R
Rashmitha HiwaryActor
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M
Maddy ManojActor
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K
Kishan RajDirector
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L
LD Dinesh KumarCrew
→#7
V
Vignesh RajaMusic
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K
Krishnamani KannanCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director, Kishan Raj, is also a trained classical dancer, which influenced the choreography of certain ritual sequences.
- Emagadhagan was shot primarily in remote villages of Tamil Nadu to authentically capture the cursed village atmosphere.
- The movie's title, Emagadhagan, translates to 'Son of the Village' in English, hinting at the protagonist's deep connection to his roots.
- A real-life folk healer was consulted to ensure the rituals depicted in the film were portrayed with cultural accuracy.
- The curse's backstory was inspired by a blend of local Tamil folklore and historical accounts of land disputes.
- Several supporting actors were cast from local theater groups in the Madurai region to add authenticity to the village ensemble.
- The film's climax, involving the breaking of the curse, required a special effects team to create practical effects on a minimal budget.