Synopsis
The Akaali is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language horror thriller film written and directed by Mohamed Asif Hameed in his debut.
The movie stars Nassar, Thalaivaasal Vijay, Jayakumar Janakiraman, Vinoth Kishan, and Swayam Siddha. It was produced by Ukeshvaraan Prabhu under the banner of PBS Productions and had a theatrical release on 31 May 2024.
The plot revolves around a newly appointed Investigating Officer (I.O.) who finds herself delving into a chilling past. She investigates a 7-year-old case involving occult gangs and forces that have been responsible for a series of satanic killings in the city. With the assistance of an ex-cop, she embarks on a journey to solve this haunting mystery.
The film features Nassar as Donald Halloway, Thalaivaasal Vijay as Vijay, Jayakumar Janakiraman as Haszam Rahman, Vinoth Kishan as Vincent, and Swayam Siddha as Sowmya. The cinematography was handled by Giri Murphy, and the editing by Iniyavan Pandiyan.
