
Peigal Jaakkirathai(2016)
Tamil127 mins
Peigal Jaakkirathai (2016) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by Kanmani . Starring Raveena Daha, Mallikarjuna and Eshanya Maheshwari. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Peigal Jaakkirathai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Kanmani
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2016
- Director
- Kanmani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A man with suicidal thoughts moves in with a man who is terrified of ghosts, hoping to help him overcome his fear. However, after a near-fatal incident, the suicidal man gains the ability to see ghosts himself.
“See ghosts? He's the reason they're here.”
Film Details
5.7Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPeigal Jaakirathai
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalfamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1




Rajendran Actor
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JeevarathnamActor
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EshanyaActor
→#4
Thambi RamaiahActor
→#5
ManobalaActor
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Raveena DahaActor
→#7K
Kanmani Director
→#8M
MallikarjunaCrew
→#9
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Eshanya MaheshwariActor
→#10
#11G
Gehana VasisthActor
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Maria JeraldMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film's director Kanmani is also known as a lyricist and screenwriter, having worked on earlier projects like 'Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'.
- Actor Karunakaran, who plays Annachi, is known for his comedic roles but this film marked a rare horror-comedy lead for him.
- The movie was shot in just 25 days, a relatively short schedule for a Tamil film with visual effects involving ghosts.
- It was released alongside several other Tamil films in January 2016, a crowded period that affected its box office visibility.
- The title 'Peigal Jaakkirathai' translates to 'Ghosts Are Watching', playing on a common Tamil phrase about being observed.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is better known for his work in Telugu cinema.
- Despite being a horror-comedy, the film includes themes about overcoming fear and suicidal thoughts, blending serious topics with humor.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Peigal Jaakkirathai
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Actor-Actor13 films →
Actor-Actor11 films →
Actor-Sagayam10 films →
Actor-Sagayam5 films →
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