Pisaasu(2014)
Pisaasu is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language horror drama film written and directed by Mysskin. The film stars Naga as Balu, a violinist, alongside Prayaga and Radhika Prasidhha in supporting roles. The story follows Balu, who experiences paranormal events in his apartment after failing to save a young woman from a fatal car accident. As the ghostly encounters intensify, Balu discovers the spirit is not malevolent but a victim of murder seeking justice. The film was produced by Bala under his B Studios banner. Pisaasu received critical acclaim for its emotional storytelling, atmospheric direction, and strong performances, particularly Naga's portrayal of guilt and grief. The movie was released on December 19, 2014, in theatres across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 19 December 2014
- Director
- Mysskin
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A lonely violinist named Balu tries to save a young woman hit by a car. She dies in his arms. Soon after, strange things start happening in his apartment. The woman's ghost appears, and she is angry. Balu must uncover the truth behind her death before she destroys everything he loves.
“Some spirits just want justice”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pisaasu
Cast reunions in this film: Mysskin & Arrol Corelli (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, which is very fast for a feature film.
- Mysskin composed the film's background score himself, as he often does for his movies.
- The ghost in the film is never shown directly, relying on sound and suggestion to create fear.
- The lead actor, Naga, learned to play the violin for his role as a musician.
- The movie's title 'Pisaasu' means 'ghost' or 'spirit' in Tamil.
- It was partly inspired by a real-life incident the director heard about involving a helpful spirit.
- The film had a very low budget but was praised for its creative sound design and atmosphere.