Peigal Jaakkirathai(2016)
Peigal Jaakkirathai (transl. Beware of ghosts) is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film written and directed by Kanmani. It stars Jeeva Rathnam, Thambi Ramaiah, and Eshanya Maheshwari in lead roles. The story follows Saravanan, a man with suicidal tendencies, who is hired by the wealthy but ghost-fearing Annachi to live in his haunted house. Saravanan fakes exorcisms while hiding his own dark secrets, but a real ghost forces him to confront both the supernatural and his will to live. The film features music composed by Maria Jerald and cinematography by Mallikarjuna. It was released on 1 January 2016 and received negative reviews, with a low IMDb rating of 3.7/10.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2016
- Director
- Kanmani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Saravanan wants to die. He is hired by Annachi, a rich man terrified of ghosts, to stay in his haunted house. Saravanan pretends to fight spirits for money. But a real ghost appears, and Saravanan must find the courage to survive and help the spirit find peace.
“Beware of ghosts and broken hearts.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Peigal Jaakkirathai
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Rajendran (28 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Manobala (13 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Rajendran (11 films together), Rajendran & John Vijay (10 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & John Vijay (5 films together), and Manobala & John Vijay (5 films together).
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.
