Macai

Macai

Simple Job. Dirty Exit.

2025 · 105 min · ★ 6.0 · Crime, Thriller

A drug dealer finds himself in hot water when the merchandise he’s carrying for a local kingpin is lost. Fearing his vicious boss’ retribution, he sets off to make amends, in a visceral, kinetic film that knowingly plays with genre conventions.

Directed by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal · Written by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal

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