Adai Mazhai Kaalam


Adai Mazhai Kaalam is a 2023 Malaysian Tamil-language romantic fantasy film written and directed by Karthik Shamalan. The cast includes Loga Varman, Thia Lakshana, Jaykishen, Vicky Rao, Velarasan, Evarani, and KS Maniam. The music was composed by Shameshan Mani Maaran.
The film, which opened 26 January 2023, had a successful opening weekend and ran for more than 60 days. It is thought to have enjoyed the highest opening weekend in Malaysia for an Indian language film since the COVID-19 pandemic. The film received positive reviews from the audience.
The film was also released on Netflix in June 2023 under the title The Eclipse.

Reception

Vikas Yadav of Midgard Times rated the film 3.5/10 and wrote that "Since you live only once, you should avoid watching movies like The Eclipse. They don't provide a very pleasant experience". P Sangeetha of OTTplay rated the film 3/5 and wrote that "This Malaysian romantic fantasy drama, helmed by Karthik Shaamalan, is like having a hot cup of coffee on a rainy day. The feel-good film that revolves around second chances, makes for a pleasant watch, courtesy the interesting storyline and a fantastic star cast".

Accolades

The film won several accolades.
AwardCategoryResult
Toronto Tamil Film FestivalBest Emerging DirectorWon
Norway Tamil Film Festival AwardsBest CinematographyWon
Norway Tamil Film Festival AwardsBest Supporting ActressWon
LA Film FestivalBest Indie FeatureWon
Alternative Film Festival New YorkBest International Feature FilmNomitated
Alternative Film Festival New YorkBest ActressNomitated
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest Debut ActorWon
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest Supporting ActressWon
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest Debut ActressWon
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest Script WriterWon
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest Music DirectorWon
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest Artwork PosterWon
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest LyricistWon
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest MovieNomitated
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest DirectorNomitated
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest ActorNomitated
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest ActressNomitated
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest Supporting ActorNomitated
3rd Malaysian Indian Creative AwardsBest ComedianNomitated