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Devi(2016)

6.2/10
Tamil125 mins

Devi (2016) is a 125-minute Tamil film directed by A. L. Vijay. Starring Sanjay Bharati, Tamannaah Bhatia and Abijith Paul. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Devi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:A. L. Vijay
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 October 2016
Director
A. L. Vijay
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 5m
GudVibe Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A man is forced to marry a traditional village girl, though he wanted a modern wife. His life is turned upside down when she becomes possessed by the ghost of a woman who dreamed of being an actress.

A simple wife. A deadly secret.

Film Details

6.2Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 October 2016
Also Known AsAbhinetri · Tutak Tutak Tutiya · Devil · Devi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
lovefamilyidentitycorruption
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions