Vidayutham(2016)
Vidayutham is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language horror romance thriller film written and directed by Nagamaneci. The cast includes Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar, Kaushik Ram, Swapna Banerjee, J.K. Aditya, and Nagamaneci himself. The story follows two sisters, Devathai and Nithya, who fall in love with men from opposing political families. Their romantic entanglements trigger a series of brutal murders linked to demonic forces. Special Investigating Officer Nagaraj uncovers the supernatural truth behind the killings. The film blends family drama, political rivalry, and horror elements. It received mixed reviews and holds an IMDb rating of 4.7 out of 10. The movie was produced by Sree Nagaraja Sarpayashi Films and released on March 18, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 March 2016
- Director
- Nagamaneci
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Two sisters fall in love with the wrong men. Their father is a powerful ex-minister with a dangerous rival. When brutal murders begin, a special officer investigates. He discovers that demonic forces, not humans, are responsible for the killings. The sisters must survive the horror their love has unleashed.
“Love can be a deadly curse”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Nagamaneci is also known as a poet and lyricist in Tamil cinema.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai, including heritage bungalows to create the haunted house atmosphere.
- Actor Kaushik, who plays the male lead, was a popular television host before transitioning to films.
- The horror elements were inspired by classic Tamil ghost stories, but blended with a romantic subplot.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained some attention through television broadcasts.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Manorama in a brief but memorable role as a family elder.
- The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Sathish, who used traditional instruments to enhance the eerie mood.