Adai Mazhai Kaalam
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| Adai Mazhai Kaalam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Karthik Shamalan |
| Written by | Karthik Shamalan |
| Produced by | Karthik Shamalan |
| Starring | Loga Varman Thia Lakshana Evarani Sasitharan K Rajoo |
| Cinematography | Karthik Shamalan |
| Edited by | Kumarann Arumugam |
| Music by | Shamesan Mani Maran |
Production company | S Cape Imagination |
| Distributed by | Poketplay Sdn. Bhd. |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | Tamil |
| Box office | RM 500,000[citation needed] |
Adai Mazhai Kaalam (transl. Heavy rain season) is a 2023 Malaysian Tamil-language romantic fantasy film written and directed by Karthik Shamalan.[1] 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.[citation needed] It is thought to have enjoyed the highest opening weekend in Malaysia for an Indian language film since the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The film received positive reviews from the audience.[3]
The film was also released on Netflix in June 2023 under the title The Eclipse.[a]
Cast
[edit]- Loga Varman as Suriyan[4]
- Thia Lakshana as Chandra[4]
- 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
Reception
[edit]Vikas Yadav of Midgard Times rated the film 3.5/10 and wrote that "Since you live only once, you should avoid watching movies like The Eclipse. They don't provide a very pleasant experience".[4]
Accolades
[edit]The film won several accolades.[5][6][7]
| Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Tamil Film Festival | Best Emerging Director | Won |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Cinematography | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
| LA Film Festival | Best Indie Feature | Won |
| Alternative Film Festival New York | Best International Feature Film | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 3rd Malaysian Indian Creative Awards | Best Debut Actor | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
| Best Debut Actress | Won | |
| Best Script Writer | Won | |
| Best Music Director | Won | |
| Best Artwork Poster | Won | |
| Best Lyricist | Won | |
| Best Movie | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
| Best Comedian | Nominated |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Of love, life, death, and making the most of (extra) time". Free Malaysia Today. 20 October 2017. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Adai Mazhai Kaalam: When and where to watch this romantic fantasy drama". Businessuprutn. 20 October 2017. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ a b Jigar (20 October 2017). "'Adai Mazhai Kaalam' OTT Release Details: Tamil romantic drama to stream on Netflix on June 11". Pricebaba. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "'The Eclipse' (Adai Mazhai Kaalam) Netflix Movie Review - Stodgy, Repetitious, and Pretentious". moviesr. 20 October 2017. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Pushing the envelope on film". The Star. Archived from the original on 2 February 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "Soar High at Toronto Film Festival". Varnam. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "3rd MICA Award: A night of triumph for Malaysian Indian Cinema". Citizens Journal. 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.