Aake
Aake

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Aake

2017
Movie
132 min
Kannada

A ghost named Maya becomes the common link between Arjun, an artist in London, and Sharmila, a single mom and struggling actress from Bengaluru.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: K. M. ChaitanyaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young director, working on his debut film, finds himself drawn into a disturbing relationship with the actress playing the lead role. As the lines between reality and fiction blur, he begins to suspect that the actress might be more than she seems, leading him down a path of psychological terror.

Critical Reception

Aake received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its atmosphere and performances, though some found the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and compelling performances, especially from the lead actors.

  • Some critics noted that the plot could have been tighter, with a few pacing issues.

  • The film's exploration of psychological horror was generally well-received.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film marks the directorial debut of K. M. Chaitanya in Kannada cinema.

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