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Vidayutham(2016)

4.7/10
Tamil138 mins

Vidayutham (2016) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Nagamaneci. Starring Malini Sathappan, Gopal and Ram Saravanan. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Vidayutham stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Nagamaneci
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 March 2016
Director
Nagamaneci
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A woman reconnects with her first love after her grandmother's death. Meanwhile, her sister starts dating the son of their father's political rival. A special officer investigates a series of mysterious murders at their family home.

Love rekindled. A house haunted by murder.

Film Details

4.7Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date18 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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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.

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