
Saithan(2016)
Tamil124 mins
Saithan (2016) is a 124-minute Tamil film directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy. Starring Charuhasan, Arunthathi Nair and Alisha Abdullah. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Saithan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Pradeep Krishnamoorthy
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 December 2016
- Director
- Pradeep Krishnamoorthy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A software engineer begins hearing a voice in his head. It commands him to find a woman named Jayalakshmi and kill her.
“A voice in his head demands a kill.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
124Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 December 2016
Also Known AsBhethaludu · Bethaludu · Saithaan
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
identitycorruptionjusticerevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Charuhasan\"Yettu\" Arumugam
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Arunthathi NairAishwarya / Jayalakshmi
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Alisha AbdullahJayalakshmi Guest Appearance
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Meera KrishnanDinesh's mother
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Raja Krishnamoorthypsychiatrist
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Vijay AntonyDinesh / Sharma
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Y. Gee. MahendraDinesh's boss
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Aadukalam MurugadossRavi, Dinesh's friend
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Pradeep KrishnamoorthyDirector
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Vijay AntonyMusic Composer
→Trivia
- The film's director Pradeep Krishnamoorthy was previously an assistant to director A.R. Murugadoss.
- The movie is an official remake of the 2013 Kannada film 'Ugramm', but with a psychological twist added to the plot.
- Actress Nikki Galrani, who plays a key role, was simultaneously shooting for several other Tamil and Malayalam films during this period.
- The climax and several action sequences were shot in and around the industrial areas of Chennai to create a gritty atmosphere.
- The film's title 'Saithan' is a Tamil word meaning 'devil' or 'demon', directly referencing the inner voice the protagonist hears.
- Despite being a thriller, the soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, known more for his mass commercial scores in Telugu and Tamil.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through satellite and digital streaming platforms.
