Antha Naal

Storyline

Antha Naal is a supernatural horror-thriller centered around a filmmaker and his crew who head to a secluded bungalow for a script discussion. What begins as a casual brainstorming session turns eerie when they discover disturbing footage of a family terrorized by a masked intruder. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they realize they are reliving the same terrifying events - caught in a supernatural time loop. With reality collapsing and paranoia taking over, the line between their film and real life blurs, leading to a shocking revelation that changes everything.

Tagline

"Some stories are not meant to be told."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Trivia

• The film was shot almost entirely at a single bungalow location in the outskirts of Chennai, giving it a claustrophobic and eerie tone.
• Director Vivy Kathiresan drew inspiration from real-life paranormal experiences reportedly shared by crew members.
• The title Antha Naal pays homage to the classic 1954 Tamil noir Andha Naal, though the storylines are completely unrelated.
• Actor Aryan Shyam not only produced but also played the lead role, managing dual responsibilities throughout production.
• The eerie background score was composed using live ambient sounds recorded on set during night shoots.

Goofs

• In one scene, a camera tripod can be faintly seen in the mirror reflection during a panic sequence.
• The time loop sequence shows a broken clock striking 12 twice in consecutive shots.
• A continuity error appears when a character’s blood stains disappear between cuts in the climax.

Quotes

• “You can’t rewrite what’s already written in blood.”
• “If we watch the tape again, it won’t be just them who die.”
• “The story didn’t start with us… but it might end with us.”

Crazy_credits

• The end credits roll alongside static-filled CCTV footage from the haunted bungalow, showing shadows moving after the characters are gone.
• A post-credits scene teases a possible sequel a mysterious figure finds the lost camera in the same house.

Connections

• Shares its name with the 1954 Tamil classic Andha Naal, considered the first songless thriller in Tamil cinema.
• Stylistically references elements from films like Pizza (2012) and Aval (2017) in terms of narrative tension and setting.
• The time loop element is a nod to Western horror-thrillers like Triangle (2009) and Happy Death Day (2017).

Soundtracks

• Composer: Robert Sargunam
• Tracklist:
• Antha Naal Theme – Instrumental
• Vanthaal Iravu – Vocals by Harini Iyer
• The Masked Man – Dark ambient score
• Loop of Fear – Background Theme
• The Last Frame – End Credits Track