Jithan 2(2016)
Jithan 2 is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film directed by Rahul Paramahamsa and written by Vincent Selva. The cast includes Jithan Ramesh, Yogi Babu, Karunas, Sona Heiden, and Srushti Dange. The story follows a family that moves into a haunted house and must uncover the ghost's tragic past to end the haunting. The film blends supernatural scares with slapstick comedy, featuring Yogi Babu as a comedic ghost communicator. It is the sequel to the 2005 film Jithan. The movie received mixed reviews for its uneven tone but was noted for its humorous approach to horror.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 8 April 2016
- Director
- Rahul Paramahamsa
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Ramesh moves his family into a new home, but a restless ghost terrorizes them. With the help of a funny ghost communicator, he discovers the spirit is a murdered dancer seeking justice. Ramesh must find her killer to save his family and free the ghost.
“A ghost with a grudge and a funny friend”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jithan 2
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Thambi Ramaiah (11 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Robo Shankar (11 films together), Jayaprakash & Mayilsamy (8 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Srikanth Deva (6 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Mayilsamy (6 films together), and Mayilsamy & Robo Shankar (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a sequel to the 2005 horror-comedy 'Jithan', but features an entirely new cast and storyline.
- Director Rahul Paramahamsa is also a cinematographer and handled the camera work for this movie himself.
- The movie's release was delayed for several years after its production was completed around 2011.
- It was shot extensively in and around a single bungalow location to maintain a claustrophobic, haunted house feel.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, known for his supporting roles, plays a key character investigating the supernatural events.
- The film's promotional material highlighted its 'spiritual horror' angle, differing from the more comedic tone of the first film.
- Despite the horror genre, the soundtrack was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who is known for his work in mainstream commercial films.