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Bayam Oru Payanam(2016)

6.2/10
Tamil127 mins

Bayam Oru Payanam (2016) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by Manisharma. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Bayam Oru Payanam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

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

Theatrical Release
25 August 2016
Director
Manisharma
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A photographer and his family get trapped in a terrifying situation. He must fight to protect them all from a mysterious and dangerous evil.

A family's photo trip turns into a terrifying fight for survival.

Film Details

6.2Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
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

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Cast & Crew

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Bayam Oru Payanam

Frequently Asked Questions