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Saaya(2017)

4.9/10
Tamil mins

Saaya (2017) is a Tamil film directed by VS Palanivel. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Saaya stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Director:VS Palanivel
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 April 2017
Director
VS Palanivel
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

When the dead return to help the living.

Film Details

4.9Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 April 2017

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivaljusticefamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
4.9/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Saaya: The Shadow' but was shortened to just 'Saaya' for release.
  • Director V.S. Palanivel is also a practicing lawyer, making this a rare horror film from a filmmaker with that background.
  • The movie's concept of benevolent ghosts helping students was noted as an unusual twist in Tamil horror at the time.
  • It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including at a reputed engineering college to depict campus scenes.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical run and quickly moved to television and streaming platforms.
  • Actor Aadukalam Naren, known for his intense roles, played a key character, adding a familiar face to the cast.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Sathish Raghunathan, who was relatively new to the Tamil film industry at the time.

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