Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha | |
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Directed by | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
Written by | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
Produced by | Ishari K. Ganesh |
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Cinematography | S. R. Kathir |
Edited by | Anthony |
Music by | Karthik |
Production company | Vels Film International |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha (transl. Joshua: Protect like an Eyelid) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and produced by Ishari K. Ganesh. The film, the first instalment in the planned shared universe, stars Varun in titular role, alongside Raahei, Dhivyadharshini, Mansoor Ali Khan and Krishna. In the film, Joshua, a contract killer-turned bodyguard, seeks to protect his ex-girlfriend Kundhavi Chidambaram from a Mexican drug cartel.
The film began production in late 2019 but concluded only in 2021–2022, following delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The music was composed by Karthik, while S. R. Kathir and Anthony handled the cinematography and editing of the film.
Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha was released on 1 March 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.[1]