Ghosty is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film written and directed by Kalyaan, and produced by Seed Pictures. It stars Kajal Aggarwal, K. S. Ravikumar, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, and Urvashi. The film was released on 17 March 2023 in theatres and digitally on ZEE5 on 14 April 2023.[1][2] This film marked the final appearance of Manobala who died on 3 May 2023.
| Ghosty | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kalyaan |
| Written by | Kalyaan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jacob Rathinaraj |
| Edited by | Vijay Velukutty |
| Music by | Sam CS |
Production company | Seed Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast edit
- Kajal Aggarwal as Aarthi
- K. S. Ravikumar as Das
- Yogi Babu as Mental hospital Patient
- Redin Kingsley as Mental hospital Patient
- Jagan as Mental hospital Patient
- Thangadurai
- Urvashi as Aadhi
- Sathyan as Mayil
- Aadukalam Naren as Priest
- Manobala as Priest
- Motta Rajendran as Motta (Mental Hospital Warden)
- Mayilsamy as Security
- Swaminathan as Doctor
- Devadarshini
- Suresh Chandra Menon as Police inspector
- Subbu Panchu
- Livingston
- Santhana Bharathi
- Madhan Bob
- T. M. Karthik as Police officer
- R. N. R. Manohar
- Sriman as Doctor
- Kalairani as Robert's owner
- KPY Bala
- Boys Rajan
- Jai (Guest Appearance)
- Radhika Sarathkumar (Guest Appearance)
Production edit
The film's first look poster was released on 14 April 2021.[3][4] Kajal Aggarwal did a promo shoot for the film in July 2021.[5][6] The teaser for the film was released in October 2022.[7][8] Later, the trailer was released.[9][10] The film's release date was also announced in the trailer as 17 March 2023.[11][12][13]
Reception edit
The film was released on 17 March 2023 in theatres. Logesh Balachandran from the Times of India gave it 1.5 stars out of 5 and stated that "Overall, Ghosty is another Tamil film that fails to do justice to the horror-comedy genre,"[14] Chandhini R from Cinema Express gave a negative review and gave a 1.5 rating out of 5.[15] India Herald critic wrote that "the movie fall flates with viewers because of its weak one-liners and ridiculous circumstances."[16] Dinamalar critic gave the film a negative review and 1 star out of 5.[17] Maalai Malar critic gave 2.5 out of 5 and gave a mixed review.[18]
References edit
- ^ "Ghosty OTT: ఓటీటీలోకి కాజల్ హారర్ కామెడీ మూవీ.. ఘోస్టీ స్ట్రీమింగ్ ఎప్పుడు, ఎక్కడంటే?". TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 3 April 2023. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Ghosty Movie | అప్పుడే ఓటీటీలోకి వచ్చేస్తున్న కాజల్ ఘోస్టీ మూవీ". NT News (in Telugu). 3 April 2023. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "First look of Kajal Aggarwal's Ghosty out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ மலர், மாலை (15 April 2021). "பெரிய கோஸ்டியுடன் களமிறங்கும் காஜல் அகர்வால்". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ மலர், மாலை (8 July 2021). "புரமோ பாடலுடன் கோஷ்டியை முடித்த காஜல் அகர்வால்". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Kajal Aggarwal's Ghosty wrapped up with a promo song". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 May 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Kajal Aggarwal to return post maternity break with Tamil film Ghosty; Teaser promises a fun horror comedy". PINKVILLA. 31 October 2022. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "'Ghosty' teaser: Kajal Aggarwal to play a dual role in this bizarre horror". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "'Ghosty' trailer: Kajal Aggarwal and Yogi Babu starrer promises a fun ride". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ மலர், மாலை (10 March 2023). "வைரலாகும் காஜல் அகர்வாலின் கோஸ்டி பட டிரைலர்". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Ghosty Trailer: Kajal Aggarwal makes a comeback with a fun horror comedy; Release date out". PINKVILLA. 11 March 2023. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Kajal Aggarwal starrer 'Ghosty' gets a release date". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Kajal Aggarwal's Ghosty gets a release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ Balachandran, Logesh (17 March 2023). "Ghosty Movie Review : Kajal Aggarwal and Yogi Babu's Ghosty is neither spooky nor funny". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ Chandhini R (17 March 2023). "Ghosty Movie Review: An irreverent, tasteless horror comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Jeyya, Siby (17 March 2023). "Ghosty Movie Review – Why Kajal Accepted such a BAD movie?". India Herald. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "கோஸ்டி – விமர்சனம் {1/5} : கோஸ்டி – கோ அன்ட் ஸ்டடி சினிமா…இயக்குனரே… – Ghosty". Dinamalar. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ maalaimalar (22 March 2023). "Ghosty". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
