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Nayagi(2016)

5.5/10
Tamil119 mins

Nayagi (2016) is a 119-minute Tamil film directed by Govi . With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Nayagi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Govi
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 September 2016
Director
Govi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 59m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A filmmaker with bad intentions takes his girlfriend to a remote house. There, they meet a ghost who punishes unfaithful men.

A ghost targets a cheating boyfriend.

Film Details

5.5Rating
119Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 September 2016
Also Known AsNayaki

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Nayagi: The Saviour' but was shortened to just 'Nayagi' for release.
  • Director Goverdhan Reddy is also a software engineer and worked in the IT industry before making this film.
  • The movie's ghost character, played by actress Sija Rose, was designed with a traditional look rarely seen in modern Tamil horror.
  • It was shot primarily in a single bungalow location in Chennai to create a claustrophobic atmosphere.
  • The comedy scenes featuring the ghost were inspired by old Tamil comedy-horror films from the 1980s.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts later.
  • Actor Raj Bharath, who played the lead, was also a contestant on the reality TV show 'Bigg Boss Tamil' in 2023.

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