Devi(2016)
Devi is a 2016 Indian trilingual comedy horror film co-written and directed by A.L. Vijay. It stars Tamannaah Bhatia in the dual role of Devi and the ghost Ruby, alongside Prabhu Deva, Sonu Sood, and Amy Jackson. The story follows a reluctant groom who marries a village girl, only to have her possessed by a vengeful spirit in their new home. The film blends supernatural horror with comedic elements, creating a family-friendly horror experience. It was simultaneously shot and released in Tamil, Telugu (as Abhinetri), and Hindi (as Tutak Tutak Tutiya). The movie received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for Tamannaah's performance and the film's entertaining tone.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 7 October 2016
- Director
- A. L. Vijay
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A city bachelor marries a simple village girl to please his mother. After moving into a new house, his shy wife is possessed by a wild ghost. The ghost turns their life upside down with chaos and comedy. The husband must uncover the ghost's tragic past to save his wife.
“She is not your average bride”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Devi
Cast reunions in this film: Tamannaah Bhatia & Nassar (12 films together), Nassar & Prabhu Deva (11 films together), Nassar & Sonu Sood (11 films together), Nassar & A. L. Vijay (9 films together), Nassar & Sathish (7 films together), and RJ Balaji & Sathish (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Devi(L)' was chosen to reflect the dual nature of the lead character, both goddess and devil.
- Director A.L. Vijay stated the horror-comedy was inspired by classic Tamil ghost films like 'Chandramukhi'.
- Prabhu Deva, primarily known as a dancer and director, played a key supporting role as a ghostbuster.
- The movie was shot extensively in Pollachi and surrounding villages to capture an authentic rural setting.
- It underperformed at the box office, ending a successful streak for the director and lead actor Prabhu Deva.
- The soundtrack by Sam C.S. used distinct musical themes to separate the comedic and horror sequences.
- A subplot involving the ghost's unfinished film career commented on the struggles of aspiring actors in the industry.
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