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Saithan(2016)

4.7/10
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.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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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

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Cast & Crew

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.

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