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Shanti Nilayam(1969)
Tamil144 mins
Shanti Nilayam (1969) is a 144-minute Tamil film directed by G. S. Mani. Starring Pandari Bai, V. S. Raghavan and Rama Prabha. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Shanti Nilayam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1969.
Director:G. S. Mani
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1969
- Director
- G. S. Mani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
A young orphan takes a job as a governess at a large, old house. She soon discovers the family living there is hiding a terrible secret from their past.
“A mansion's dark past haunts its new governess.”
Film Details
7.6Rating
144Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1969
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyidentitysurvivalcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Gemini GanesanActor
→#2
KanchanaActor
→#3
NageshActor
→#4
Pandari BaiActor
→#5
V. S. RaghavanActor
→#6R
Rama PrabhaActor
→#7
#8V
Vijayan KActor
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SenthamaraiActor
→#9
#10V
VijayalalithaActor
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K. BalajiActor
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G. S. ManiDirector
→#12
#13M
Marcus BartleyCrew
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#14G
Gemini MoviesProducer
→#15C
Chitralaya GopuCrew
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Trivia
- The film is a Tamil remake of the 1963 English film 'The Innocents', which was based on Henry James' novella 'The Turn of the Screw'.
- It was the only horror film directed by G. S. Mani, who was primarily known for his work in social dramas.
- The film's haunting background score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, a legend known more for his peppy and romantic music.
- Actress Lakshmi, who played the governess, was only 15 years old during filming, making it one of her earliest leading roles.
- The movie was shot primarily at a single, isolated mansion location to enhance its eerie and claustrophobic atmosphere.
- Despite its horror genre, the film includes several classic Tamil film songs composed by Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy.
- The film's title 'Shanti Nilayam' translates to 'Abode of Peace', creating an ironic contrast with its suspenseful plot.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Shanti Nilayam
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