The Akaali is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Mohamed Asif Hameed. The film stars Nassar, Thalaivasal Vijay, Jayakumar Janakiraman, Vinoth Kishan and Swayam Siddha.[1] The film was produced by Ukeshvaraan Prabhu[2] under the banner of PBS Productions, and had a theatrical release on 31 May 2024.[3]

The Akaali
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMohamed Asif Hameed
Written byMohamed Asif Hameed
Produced byUkeshvaraan Prabhu
Starring
CinematographyGiri Murphy
Edited byIniyavan Pandiyan
Music byAnish Mohan
Production
company
PBS Productions
Release date
  • 31 May 2024 (2024-05-31)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

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Production

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The film noted debuted for the director Mohamed Asif Hameed.[4] The cinematography of the film was by Giri Murphy, and the editing was handled by Iniyavan Pandiyan.[5]

Reception

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Sreejith Mullappilly of Cinema Express rated two star out of five and gave mixed reviews.[6] Times Now critic wrote that "The Akaali is likely to appeal to only those who really like serious, dark horror stories. Even such people will have to make a serious and significant effort to comprehend and understand the plot in its entirety."[7]

References

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  1. ^ "The Akaali Trailer: The Swayam Siddha starrer is a thriller about occult practices in a village". Cinema Express. 27 May 2024. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  2. ^ "The Akaali". The Times of India. 28 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  3. ^ "'தி அக்காலி' படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லரை வெளியிட்டார் நடிகர் விஜய் சேதுபதி! - News7 Tamil". 26 May 2024. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  4. ^ "விக்கன் வேதம் பற்றி பேசும் 'தி அக்காலி'". Virakesari.lk. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  5. ^ Features, C. E. (28 May 2024). "'Por Sellum Maanida' song from The Akaali out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  6. ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (31 May 2024). "The Akaali Movie Review: A plodding mess that mistakes exposition for storytelling". Cinema Express. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  7. ^ "The Akali Review: A Grim Film That Is Not Everyone's Cup Of Tea". Times Now. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
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