An Order from the Sky
| An Order from the Sky | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Karthik Radhakrishnan |
| Produced by | Maheshwarapandiyan Saravanan |
| Written by | Imayam |
| Starring | Baskar |
| Cinematography | Vignesh Malaichami |
Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | India USA |
| Language | Tamil |
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An Order from the Sky (Tamil: Aagasathin Utharavu) is a Tamil-language independent feature film directed by Karthik Radhakrishnan and produced by Maheshwarapandiyan Saravanan. The film is adapted from a short story by writer Imayam and follows a single-character narrative filmed as a continuous single take.
Plot
The film follows a petty thief who seeks what he believes to be divine permission from a local clan-deity before attempting a theft for his survival. The entire narrative unfolds in real time inside a rural shrine, focusing on the psychological conflict between faith, fear, impatience, and desperation.
Cast
- Baskar in a solo performance as the protagonist
Production
The film was produced as an independent Tamil-language project under the banner of Nanmadhi Film House in collaboration with Paralart Film International. Cinematographer Vignesh Malaichami shot the film as a continuous single take using natural lighting. The production required extensive rehearsal to coordinate performance and camera movement.
Records
The film was certified by the International Book of Records as the “Longest single-shot feature film with a single character.” [1]
It is also listed in the India Book of Records e-magazine (October 2023). [2]
Release
The film premiered at the Jagran Film Festival 2025 and won the Best Screenplay award. [3]
Accolades
- Jagran Film Festival – Best Screenplay (2025)
External links
References
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