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Sangili Bungili Kathava Thorae(2017)

5.3/10
Tamil135 mins

Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film written and directed by Ike. The film stars Jiiva, Sri Divya, and Soori in lead roles, with Radha Ravi, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Thambi Ramaiah in supporting parts. The story follows Vasu, a house broker who buys a bungalow only to find it occupied by another family and haunted by a vengeful ghost. Produced by Fox Star Studios and Atlee under A for Apple Productions, the film features music composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar. Critics noted the film's emphasis on family comedy over horror, with The Times of India rating it 3 out of 5 stars. The film was released on 19 May 2017.

Director:Ike Radha
Filmed In:Pazhani
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI movies and tv, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
19 May 2017
Director
Ike Radha
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
Rating
5.3/10

Storyline

Vasu, a house broker, fulfills his father's dream by buying a bungalow on the outskirts. But his joy turns to shock when he discovers another family already living there. To make matters worse, a deadly ghost named Sangili Aandavar haunts the house. Vasu must find a way to claim his home while dealing with a stubborn family and a supernatural threat.

Your dream home is already occupied.

Film Details

5.3Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 May 2017
Also Known AsSangili Bungili Darwaza Khol
Filmed InPazhani

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
familysurvivalidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sangili Bungili Kathava Thorae

Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & Soori (9 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Radha Ravi (9 films together), Soori & Ilavarasu (8 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & Radha Ravi (7 films together), Kovai Sarala & Radha Ravi (7 films together), and Ilavarasu & Radha Ravi (7 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Sangili Bungili' before the full name was finalized.
  • Director Ike Radha is the son of veteran Tamil actor Radha Ravi.
  • The movie was shot extensively in a real, reportedly haunted bungalow in Chennai to add authenticity.
  • It was one of the early Tamil horror-comedies to blend family drama with supernatural elements.
  • The film's climax and portions were reshot based on early audience feedback.
  • Actress Soori played a key role, marking a shift from his usual comedic side characters.
  • The soundtrack composer, Achu Rajamani, is also a popular playback singer in Tamil.

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