| Aadhaar | |
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 Release poster | |
| Directed by | Ramnath Palanikumar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mahesh Muthuswami |
| Music by | Srikanth Deva |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aadhaar is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language mystery drama film directed by Ramnath Palanikumar and starring Karunas, Arun Pandian and Prabhakar. It was released on 23 September 2022. [1] [2]
The title of the film relates to the concept of identity. [3] The film marked Karunas’ reunion with director Ramnath Palanikumar after the comedy-drama, Ambasamudram Ambani . [4] During the audio release of the film, Arun Pandian criticised actors who charge large fees. [5]
The film was released on 23 September 2022 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from Cinema Express gave the film a mixed review, noting that "though it's not the first film that talks about the injustices served to the underprivileged, Aadhaar is a compelling watch that achieves what it intends to without much force-feeding--if you forgive the not-so-great craft". [6] A reviewer from Times of India gave the film a mixed review, writing it is "a passable mystery that is undone by too much melodrama". [7]
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