Yavarum Nalam(2009)
Yavarum Nalam is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language psychological horror film directed by Vikram K. Kumar. The film stars R. Madhavan as Manohar, alongside Neetu Chandra, Saranya Ponvannan, and Sachin Khedekar in supporting roles. The story follows a family that moves into a new apartment, where a mysterious television set begins broadcasting a soap opera that predicts tragic events in their lives. The film blends supernatural horror with family drama, creating a tense and emotional narrative. It was simultaneously shot in Hindi under the title 13B: Fear Has a New Address. The movie received positive reviews for its innovative concept and Madhavan's performance. It was produced by Reliance Big Pictures and Wide Angle Creations. The film was released on March 6, 2009, and has since gained a cult following among horror fans.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, JioHotstar, Plex, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 6 March 2009
- Director
- Vikram Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Manohar moves into a new apartment with his family, hoping for a peaceful life. But a strange TV show starts predicting their future, and every prediction comes true. Manohar must uncover the dark secret behind the TV before it destroys everyone he loves.
“Your TV knows your future”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Yavarum Nalam
Cast reunions in this film: Sachin Khedekar & Murali Sharma (7 films together), Saranya Ponvannan & P. C. Sreeram (3 films together), Neetu Chandra & Sachin Khedekar (2 films together), Saranya Ponvannan & Vikram Kumar (2 films together), Saranya Ponvannan & Murali Sharma (2 films together), and R. Madhavan & Sachin Khedekar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally shot in Telugu as '13B' and later dubbed into Tamil as 'Yavarum Nalam'.
- The apartment building in the film is named 'Dhanalakshmi Apartments', a name commonly used in South Indian films to signify a typical residential setting.
- Director Vikram Kumar got the idea from a real-life news article about a family that believed their TV was haunted.
- The film's unique horror concept won it the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil in 2010.
- Actor Madhavan, who played the lead, was also involved in the film's production.
- The number 13 and its multiples appear throughout the movie as a recurring theme, like the apartment being on the 13th floor.
- The film's background score and sound design were noted for creating tension without relying on typical horror movie jumpscares.