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The Akaali(2024)

5.0/10
Tamil145 mins

The Akaali (2024) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Mohamed Asif Hameed. Starring Arjai, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan and Mohamed Asif Hameed. With an audience rating of 5.0/10, The Akaali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2024.

Director:Mohamed Asif Hameed
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 May 2024
Director
Mohamed Asif Hameed
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

A new investigator reopens a seven-year-old case involving a series of ritual murders linked to occult gangs. Teaming up with a former police officer, she must battle time, bureaucracy, and her own fears to stop the killings and solve the mystery.

A ritual killer. A forgotten case. Time is running out.

Film Details

5.0Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date31 May 2024

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Arjai, Actor in The Akaali
ArjaiActor
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Vinodhini VaidyanathanActor
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Mohamed Asif HameedDirector
#4
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Giri MurphyCrew
#5
Nassar, Donald Halloway in The Akaali
NassarActor
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JayakumarActor
#7
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Ukeshvaraan PrabhuCrew

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Akaali' refers to a powerful female deity in Tamil folklore, linking to the occult themes.
  • Director Mohamed Asif Hameed previously worked as an assistant director on the 2022 Tamil film 'Vikram'.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai to capture a gritty, urban atmosphere for the thriller.
  • Actress Aishwarya Rajesh, who plays the I.O., is known for performing many of her own stunts in films.
  • The script reportedly involved research into real historical cases of ritualistic crimes in India for authenticity.
  • The film's promotional campaign highlighted its unique blend of police procedural and supernatural horror elements.
  • It features a background score by Sam C.S., who is known for his work in Tamil horror and thriller genres.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in The Akaali

Donald Halloway-Sundaramoorthy20 films

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