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Bayam Oru Payanam(2016)

6.2/10
Tamil128 mins

Bayam Oru Payanam is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language horror thriller film written and directed by Manisharma. The cast includes Bharath Reddy, Vishakha Singh, Yogi Babu, and Meenakshi Dixit. The story follows a photographer who becomes trapped in an abandoned bungalow with his family. An vengeful ghost of a murdered girl terrorizes them. The film explores themes of family, justice, and redemption. It was produced by Octo Spider Productions and released on August 25, 2016. The movie received a mixed critical response and holds a 5.4 rating on IMDb.

Director:Manisharma
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 August 2016
Director
Manisharma
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 8m
Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A passionate photographer takes his family to an abandoned bungalow for a photoshoot. Soon, they are trapped by the vengeful ghost of a young girl who was killed there. The photographer must uncover the truth behind her death to save his family.

Fear has a new address.

Film Details

6.2Rating
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 August 2016

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bayam Oru Payanam

Cast reunions in this film: Singampuli & Yogi Babu (16 films together), Yogi Babu & Jangiri Madhumitha (12 films together), Urvashi & Yogi Babu (9 films together), Urvashi & Singampuli (3 films together), Singampuli & Jangiri Madhumitha (3 films together), and Bharath Reddy & Yogi Babu (2 films together).

Trivia

  • This was the only Tamil film directed by veteran Telugu music composer Mani Sharma.
  • The film's title translates to 'Fear is a Journey', hinting at its psychological horror theme.
  • It was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using real locations to create a grounded, eerie atmosphere.
  • The movie had a very limited theatrical release and flew under the radar for many mainstream audiences.
  • Actor Aadukalam Naren, known for his supporting roles, played a key character in this horror setup.
  • The plot revolves around photography, with the camera itself becoming a tool within the supernatural story.
  • Despite the horror genre, the soundtrack by Mani Sharma also featured a few melodic songs.

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