Om Shanti Om (2014)(2015)
Om Shanthi Om is a 2015 Tamil-language supernatural drama film directed by D. Suryaprabhakar and produced by Arumai Chandran. The film stars Srikanth as Vasu and Neelam Upadhyaya as Shanthi, with Vijay Ebenezer composing the music. The story follows Vasu, a bus crash survivor who begins seeing five ghosts who died in the same accident. He must fulfill their last wishes while dealing with a girlfriend who thinks he is mentally unwell. The film is loosely based on the American fantasy film Heart and Souls. It was shot primarily in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, beginning production in February 2013. The Times of India rated the film 2 out of 5, noting its focus on emotional drama over masala entertainment. The film was released in October 2015.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 October 2015
- Director
- R. K. Surya Prabhakar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m 0
Storyline
Vasu survives a deadly bus crash that kills five other passengers. Six months later, he starts seeing their ghosts everywhere. The spirits beg him to help them fulfill their final wishes so they can move on. But his girlfriend Shanthi thinks he is losing his mind and leaves him. Vasu must choose between helping the dead and saving his love.
“Five ghosts. One man. A love to save.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This film is a Tamil remake of the 2012 Malayalam movie 'Spirit', directed by Ranjith.
- The director, Surya Prabaakar, is primarily known as a cinematographer for many Tamil films.
- Actor Vemal, who plays the lead, was chosen for his ability to portray both comedy and emotional drama.
- The movie's title references the popular peaceful chant but is used ironically for a horror story.
- It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real locations to create a grounded feel.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and later found a bigger audience on television.
- A key plot device involves the protagonist fulfilling specific, personal wishes for each ghost.
