Ghosty(2023)
An inspector embarks on a mission to track down a gangster who was once in her father's custody several decades ago. However, her quest leads to a string of absurd events that not only jeopardise her mission but also put her life in danger.
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- Theatrical Release
- 17 March 2023
- Director
- Kalyaan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A police inspector tries to find a gangster her father once arrested. Her search leads to a series of ridiculous and dangerous situations that threaten both her mission and her life.
“A cop's case gets haunted by hilarious horrors.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ghosty
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & Yogi Babu (32 films together), Manobala & Yogi Babu (29 films together), Manobala & Rajendran (28 films together), Manobala & Mayilsamy (26 films together), Mayilsamy & Yogi Babu (17 films together), and Urvashi & Manobala (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Ghosty: The Spirit of Dark' before being shortened to just 'Ghosty'.
- Director Kalyaan also wrote the screenplay and composed the film's background score.
- The horror-comedy blends elements of a police procedural with supernatural themes, a rare mix in Tamil cinema.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai over a tight 40-day schedule.
- It features a cameo by a popular Tamil television actor, though their role was kept uncredited in promotions.
- The film's climax sequence was inspired by classic Tamil horror films from the 1990s.
- Despite its hybrid genre, the movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention on streaming platforms.