Adai Mazhai Kaalam Explained
| Adai Mazhai Kaalam |
| Director: | Karthik Shamalan |
| Producer: | Karthik Shamalan |
| Starring: | Loga Varman
Thia Lakshana
Evarani
Sasitharan K Rajoo |
| Music: | Shamesan Mani Maran |
| Cinematography: | Karthik Shamalan |
| Editing: | Kumarann Arumugam |
| Studio: | S Cape Imagination |
| Distributor: | Poketplay Sdn. Bhd. |
| Runtime: | 145 minutes |
| Country: | Malaysia |
| Language: | Tamil |
| Gross: | RM 500,000 |
Adai Mazhai Kaalam is a 2023 Malaysian Tamil-language romantic fantasy film written and directed by Karthik Shamalan.[1] [2] The cast includes Loga Varman, Thia Lakshana, Jaykishen, Vicky Rao, Velarasan, Evarani, and KS Maniam. The music was composed by Shameshan Mani Maaran.
The film, which opened 26 January 2023, had a successful opening weekend and ran for more than 60 days,with RM 500K gross in Malaysian theatres. It is thought to have enjoyed the highest opening weekend in Malaysia for an Indian language film since the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The film received positive reviews from the audience.[4] The film is also streaming on Netflix.
Cast
- Loga Varman as Suriyan
- Thia Lakshana as Chandra
- Evarani as Alaggamma
- Vicky Rao as Jack Rajagopal
- Jaykishen as Batmanathan / Batman
- Ruvela as Jokim / Joker
- K.S. Manian as Prof Mayilvaganam
- Sasitharan Rajoo as Bonu, the ex cupid
Accolades
The film won several accolades.[5] [6] [7]
| Award | Category | Result |
|---|
| Toronto Tamil Film Festival | Best Emerging Director | |
| Best Cinematography | |
| Best Supporting Actress | |
| LA Film Festival | Best Indie Feature | |
| Alternative Film Festival New York | Best International Feature Film | |
| Best Actress | |
| Malaysian Indian Creative Awards | Best Debut Actor | |
| Best Supporting Actress | |
| Best Debut Actress | |
| Best Script Writer | |
| Best Music Director | |
| Best Artwork Poster | |
| Best Lyricist | |
| Best Movie | |
| Best Director | |
| Best Actor | |
| Best Actress | |
| Best Supporting Actor | |
| Best Comedian | | |
See also
Notes and References
- News: 'The Eclipse' (Adai Mazhai Kaalam) Netflix Movie Review - Stodgy, Repetitious, and Pretentious. 2017-10-20. moviesr. 2023-06-20. en-US. 2023-06-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620142757/https://moviesr.net/p-the-eclipse-netflix-movie-review-stodgy-repetitious-and-pretentious. live.
- News: Of love, life, death, and making the most of (extra) time. 2017-10-20. Free Malaysia Today. 2023-06-20. en-US. 2023-06-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620142758/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/entertainment/2023/02/10/of-love-life-death-and-making-the-most-of-extra-time/. live.
- News: Where to watch. 2017-10-20. Businessuprutn. 2023-06-20. en-US. 2023-06-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620142758/https://www.businessupturn.com/entertainment/ott/adai-mazhai-kaalam-when-and-where-to-watch-this-romantic-fantasy-drama/. live.
- News: pricebaba adai mazhhai kaalam. 2017-10-20. Pricebaba. 2023-06-20. en-US. 2023-06-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620142757/https://pricebaba.com/blog/adai-mazhai-kaalam-ott-release-netflix. live.
- Web site: Pushing the envelope on film. The Star. 18 December 2015. 2 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202001444/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/02/02/pushing-the-envelope-on-film. live.
- Web site: Soar High at Toronto Film Festival. Varnam. 18 December 2015. 24 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230324040116/https://varnam.my/66799/karthik-shamalans-adai-mazhai-kaalam-soars-high-at-toronto-tamil-festival-2022/. live.
- Web site: 3rd MICA Award: A night of triumph for Malaysian Indian Cinema. 2024. Citizens Journal. 29 March 2024.
