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Sivalinga(2017)

7.7/10
Tamil156 mins

Sivalinga (2017) is a 156-minute Tamil film directed by P. Vasu. Starring Raghava Lawrence, Ritika Singh and Pradeep Rawat. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Sivalinga stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Director:P. Vasu
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 April 2017
Director
P. Vasu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 36m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A police officer looks into a young Muslim man's strange death. During the investigation, he discovers his wife has been taken over by the dead man's ghost.

A ghost seeks justice through his killer's wife.

Film Details

7.7Rating
156Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 April 2017
Also Known AsShivalinga · Kanchana Returns

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2016 Kannada horror movie 'Sivalinga', which was also directed by P. Vasu.
  • Actor Lawrence Raghavendra, who played the ghost, is the son of veteran director-actor Raghavendra Lawrence.
  • The movie's plot explores themes of religious harmony, as a Hindu cop investigates the death of a Muslim man.
  • It was shot in a brisk schedule, primarily in and around Chennai studios to create the eerie settings.
  • The film's climax and possession scenes were noted for their practical effects over heavy CGI.
  • Composer S. Thaman reused and rearranged his own background score from the original Kannada version.
  • Despite mixed reviews, it performed decently at the box office, especially in rural Tamil Nadu centers.

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