2 hour 50 minutes dark thriller, will shock you with its climax, beat Andhadhun, Drishyam in suspense, the film is…, lead actors are…

The pyscho-thriller genre holds universal appeal, captivating audiences across the globe with its suspense, chills, and intense action. These films resonate deeply with viewers everywhere. Among Indian cinema, the Tamil film industry, in particular, has carved a niche itself by consistently delivering some of the most gripping and masterfully crafted psycho thrillers.

Released in 2018, Imaikkaa Nodigal is a Tamil-language action thriller directed by R.Ajay Gnanamuthu. The film features Nayanthara as CBI officer Anjali Vikramadithyan, who is determined to capture a serial killer claiming to be Rudra, a notorious murderer believed to be long dead. The story intensifies when the killer targets Anjali and his family, leading to unexpected twists and a chilling cat-and-mouse game.

Instead of a female lead, filmmaker Gnanamuthu originally planned the film with a male protagonist. “Back in 2014, I had even approached Mammootty sir for the film and he was okay with it,” he said. “Later on we kept changing the characters a lot. I thought it would be nice if it had a female protagonist. Once we finished the entire character sketch, we felt that no one but Nayanthara ma’am could do justice to the role. I wanted to make the film very genuinely and the emotions worked better with a female protagonist.” Gnanamuthu added.

The film features a strong ensemble cast including, Atharvaa as Arjun, Anjali’s brother; Raashii Khanna as Krithika Rao, Arjun’s love interest; and Anurag Kashyap as the antagonist, ex-ACP Martin Roy. Vijay Sethupathi makes a significant cameo, adding depth to the narrative and delighting fans with his performance. While RD Rajasekhar tackled the film’s cinematography, Hipop Tamizh handled the overall background score.

When released, Imaikkaa Nodigal garnered positive reviews for its gripping narrative and power pact performances, especially Nayanthara’s powerful portrayal of Anjali. Made in Rs 15 crore, the film earned Rs 21.8 crore, emerging as a box office success. If you haven’t watched this suspense thriller yet, you can stream it on Prime Video or watch it for free on YouTube.

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