Aadhaar (2022 film)

Aadhaar is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language mystery drama film directed by Ramnath Palanikumar and starring Karunas, Arun Pandian and Prabhakar. It was released on 23 September 2022.

Cast

 * Karunas as Pachamuthu
 * Arun Pandian as Head Constable Yusuf Bhai
 * Prabhakar as Inspector Vijayan
 * Uma Riyaz Khan
 * Riythvika as Thulasi
 * Ineya as Saroja
 * Dileepan
 * Sridhar as Auto driver

Production
The title of the film relates to the concept of identity. The film marked Karunas’ reunion with director Ramnath Palanikumar after the comedy-drama, Ambasamudram Ambani. During the audio release of the film, Arun Pandian criticised actors who charge large fees.

Reception
The film was released on 23 September 2022 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from Cinema Express gave the film a mixed review, noting that "though it's not the first film that talks about the injustices served to the underprivileged, Aadhaar is a compelling watch that achieves what it intends to without much force-feeding--if you forgive the not-so-great craft". A reviewer from Times of India gave the film a mixed review, writing it is "a passable mystery that is undone by too much melodrama".