Unakkenna Venum Sollu(2015)
Unakkenna Venum Sollu is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language horror film directed by Srinath Ramalingam in his debut. The film stars Deepak Paramesh, Jaqlene Prakash, Gunalan Morgan, and Anu. The story follows a couple who travel to Chennai to treat their sick son and encounter a ghost linked to the mother's past. The ghost is the spirit of a baby girl abandoned by the mother years earlier. The film explores themes of guilt, secrets, and maternal love. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising the technical aspects but criticizing the weak story and dialogues. The film was released on 24 September 2015 in India and Singapore.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Netflix, aha, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 24 September 2015
- Director
- Srinath Ramalingam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A mother's secret past comes back to haunt her. Pooja and her husband Shiva bring their dying son to Chennai. But a ghost is waiting for them in their guest house. The ghost is the spirit of the daughter Pooja abandoned years ago. Now she must face her guilt and make peace with the ghost before it destroys her family.
“What do you want from me?”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Unakkenna Venum Sollu 2' as a spiritual successor to a 2010 film, but the '2' was dropped before release.
- Director Srinath Ramalingam also wrote the screenplay and story, making it a personal passion project.
- The movie was shot primarily in Chennai, with key scenes filmed in a real, reputedly haunted bungalow to add authenticity.
- Actress Nandita Swetha, who plays the lead, performed many of her own stunts for the action sequences.
- The film's climax features a special effects-heavy confrontation that required three days of night shoots to complete.
- It was one of the few Tamil horror films released in 2015 to blend action and thriller elements heavily into its plot.
- The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Sathish Selvam, marking his debut in feature films.
