Adai Mazhai Kaalam (transl. Heavy rain season) is a 2023 Malaysian Tamil-language romantic fantasy film written and directed by Karthik Shamalan.[1] 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.[2] It is thought to have enjoyed the highest opening weekend in Malaysia for an Indian language film since the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The film received positive reviews from the audience.[3]
The film was also released on Netflix in June 2023 under the title The Eclipse.[a]
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".[4] 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".[5]
^While Business Upturn reported that the film will stream on Netflix on 9 June 2023, Pricebaba reported that the film will stream on Netflix on 11 June 2023.[2][3]
