Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha
| Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha | |
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| Directed by | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
| Written by | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
| Produced by | Ishari K. Ganesh |
| Starring | |
| 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 a planned shared universe, stars Varun in the titular role, alongside Raahei, Dhivyadharshini, Mansoor Ali Khan and Krishna. It revolves around an assassin-turned bodyguard seeking to protect his ex-girlfriend from a Mexican drug cartel.
Filming began production in late 2019 but concluded only in 2021, 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. The film was released on 1 March 2024, and received mixed reviews from critics.