Akkenam

Akkenam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byUday K
Written byUday K
Produced byArun Pandian
Starring
CinematographyVignesh Govindarajan
Edited byDevathyan
Music byBarath Veeraraghavan
Production
company
A & P Groups
Release date
  • 4 July 2025 (2025-07-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Akkenam is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Uday K and produced by Arun Pandian's A & P Groups, starring himself, Keerthi Pandian and Adithya Shivpink in the lead roles.[1] It marks the reunion of Keerthi and Arun the real life father daughter combo after their previous collaboration, Anbirkiniyal (2021).

Akkenam released in theatres on 4 July 2025 worldwide.[2]

Cast

Production

On 18 February 2025, it was announced that Keerthi Pandian is set to share screenspace along with her father Arun Pandian, after Anbirkiniyal (2021) in a film directed by Uday K.[4] The film was titled Akkenam symbolizing Tamil-vowel Aayudha Ezhuthu, as the film revolves around three characters played by Keerthi, Arun Pandian and Adithya Shivpink.[5] The film is produced by Arun Pandian under his A & P Groups banner[1] and the star cast includes Adithya Menon, Ramesh Thilak, Seetha, G. M. Sundar and others in key roles.[6] The technical team consists of cinematographer Vignesh Govindarajan, music composer Barath Veeraraghavan, editor Devathyan, art director Raja, stunt director PC Stunts and renowned Odissi instructor Gangadhar Nayak and his team was roped in to perform for a song.[7]

Principal photography took place across Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and North India.[4]

Music

Akkenam
Soundtrack album by
Barath Veeraraghavan
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelDivo Music
ProducerBarath Veeraraghavan
Singles from Akkenam
  1. "Mellali Mellali"
    Released: 20 February 2025

The music is composed by Barath Veeraraghavan.[8] The first single "Mellali Mellali" released on 20 February 2025.[9] The title track was released on 10 March 2025.[10] The pre-release audio launch event was conducted in Chennai on 14 June 2025.[11]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Akkenam - Title Track"ChandyBarath Veeraraghavan, Driya Pandian, Dacalty 
2."Mellali Mellali"Karthik NethaPradeep Kumar, Aishwerya Radhakrishnan3:54

Release

Akkenam released in theatres on 4 July 2025 worldwide.[12]

Critical reception

Roopa Radhakrishnan of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Akkenam attempts to build a layered narrative, but it is diluted by the lack of character depth, amateurish staging, and no real payoff. Therefore, the film ends up being uneven and emotionally distant."[13]

References

  1. ^ a b M, Narayani (19 February 2025). "Arun Pandian and Keerthi Pandian team up for 'Akkenam'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Arun and Keerthi Pandiyan-starrer 'Akkenam' set for July 4 release". www.daijiworld.com. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Keerthi Pandian and Arun Pandian play leads in thriller drama". The Times of India. 19 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Arun Pandian, Keerthi Pandian-Starrer Titled 'Akkenam'". Times Now. 18 February 2025. Archived from the original on 18 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  5. ^ Rajaraman, Kaushik (18 February 2025). "Akkenam revolves around three characters, says the director". www.dtnext.in. Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  6. ^ Features, C. E. (15 June 2025). "Akkenam trailer: Keerthi Pandian plays a cab driver on the run, pursued by Arun Pandian and Adithya Shivpink". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  7. ^ "'அஃகேனம்' ஃபர்ஸ்ட் லுக் வெளியீடு!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 19 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  8. ^ Kumar, Akshay (19 February 2025). "Akkenam first single to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  9. ^ Kumar, Akshay (20 February 2025). "'Mellali' from Keerthi Pandian's Akkenam out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  10. ^ Kumar, Akshay (10 March 2025). "'Akkenam' title track from Akkenam out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  11. ^ Features, C. E. (14 June 2025). "Keerthy Pandian during Akkenam audio launch: I have always chosen stories and roles that are responsible". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  12. ^ Features, C. E. (12 June 2025). "Arun Pandian-Keerthi Pandian's Akkenam gets release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  13. ^ "Akkenam Movie Review: Uneven and emotionally distant thriller with a well-written protagonist". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
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