Demonte Colony (2015)
Demonte Colony is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror thriller film written and directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu in his directorial debut. The film stars Arulnithi, Ramesh Thilak, Sananth, and Abishek Joseph George as four friends who break into a haunted mansion in Chennai. The story follows the consequences of their visit, as a cursed diamond necklace brings a vengeful spirit into their home. The film is noted for its claustrophobic single-room setting, smart writing, and a twist ending. It was produced on a budget of ₹2 crore and grossed ₹17 crore at the box office. Demonte Colony was released on 22 May 2015 and received positive reviews for its technical execution and narrative.
Demonte Colony is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Sun Nxt.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun Nxt, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 22 May 2015
- Director
- Ajay Gnanamuthu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Four drunk friends dare each other to enter a haunted mansion called Demonte Colony. They survive the night, but a cursed diamond necklace follows them home. Now they must fight a vengeful spirit that wants them all dead.
“Some doors should never be opened”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Demonte Colony
Cast reunions in this film: Singampuli & M. S. Bhaskar (7 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Ramesh Thilak (5 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Jangiri Madhumitha (4 films together), Arulnithi & Ramesh Thilak (3 films together), Arulnithi & Aravinnd Singh (3 films together), and Singampuli & Jangiri Madhumitha (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title refers to a real, reputedly haunted neighborhood in Chennai called Demonte Colony.
- Director R. Ajay Gnanamuthu was an assistant director on the blockbuster 'Enthiran' before making his debut with this film.
- The movie was shot in a real, abandoned bungalow to enhance the authentic creepy atmosphere.
- It was produced by actor Arya's production company, The Show People, marking one of their early horror ventures.
- The film's success, made on a modest budget, helped spark a trend of Tamil horror films set in urban locations.
- Actor Arulnithi, the lead, is the younger brother of prominent Tamil politician and former Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.
