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Zero(2016)

5.1/10
Tamil159 minstheatrical

Zero is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language science fiction horror film written and directed by Shiv Mohaa. The film stars Ashwin Kakumanu as Hero and Sshivada as Priya. The story follows a newly married woman who is possessed by a fallen angel named Solomon. Her husband must fight the demon to save her soul. The film blends horror with biblical mythology about angels who rebelled against God. It features visual effects and a musical score by Nivas K Prasanna. The film received mixed reviews for its ambitious story but slow pacing. It was produced by Madhav Media and released on March 25, 2016 in India.

Director:Shiv Mohaa
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
25 March 2016
Director
Shiv Mohaa
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 39m
Rating
5.1/10

Storyline

Priya marries Hero and moves into his home. Strange events begin to terrorize her. A demon named Solomon, a fallen angel, wants to possess her body. Hero must uncover the biblical truth and fight the evil to save his wife.

Love fights the darkest evil.

Film Details

5.1Rating
159Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date25 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
familyidentitysurvivalcorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Zero Degree' before being shortened to 'Zero'.
  • Director Shiv Mohaa also wrote the screenplay and co-produced the film.
  • The movie's score was composed by Ron Ethan Yohann, known for his work in independent horror.
  • It was shot primarily in and around Chennai on a relatively modest budget.
  • The film explores themes of hereditary mental illness, a subject less common in mainstream Tamil horror at the time.
  • Some promotional material highlighted it as a 'supernatural thriller' to distinguish it from pure horror movies.
  • Actor Ashwin Kakumanu, who plays the husband, was also known for his roles in more comedic films prior to this.

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