Saithan(2016)
Saithan is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language psychological horror action thriller film written and directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy. It stars Vijay Antony as Dinesh, a software engineer haunted by a voice commanding him to kill, alongside Arundathi Nair as his wife Devagi. The film also features Charu Haasan, Y.G. Mahendran, and Raja Krishnamoorthy in supporting roles. The story follows Dinesh's descent into mental instability as he uncovers a past life connection to the voice. Adapted from Sujatha's novel 'Aaah', the film blends reincarnation themes with psychological suspense. Vijay Antony also composed the film's background score, which was praised for its chilling effect. Saithan was released on 1 December 2016 in India and received mixed reviews, with critics noting its unique premise but uneven second half. The film is available for streaming on Zee5.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 December 2016
- Director
- Pradeep Krishnamoorthy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Dinesh, a software engineer, starts hearing a voice that tells him to kill a woman named Jayalakshmi. The voice grows stronger and forces him to harm himself. His boss sends him to a psychiatrist, who discovers the voice is linked to a past life murder. Dinesh must uncover the truth before the voice destroys him.
“The demon inside your mind.”
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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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