Bayama Irukku (2017)
Bayama Irukku is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film written and directed by Jawahar. It stars Santhosh Prathap, Reshmi Menon, Motta Rajendran, Jagan, Lollu Sabha Jeeva, and Kovai Sarala. The story follows a group of friends who believe their friend's wife is a ghost and call an exorcist to save him. The film is an unofficial remake of the 2013 Thai film Pee Mak. It combines slapstick comedy with mild horror elements. The film received mixed reviews for its slow pacing and lack of the original's charm. It was released on September 22, 2017, and is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, ZEE5, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2017
- Director
- P Jawahar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young soldier returns from war to his village and his beloved wife. His friends visit him and become convinced his wife is a ghost. They bring an exorcist to drive her out. But the truth is not what they expect. The soldier must protect his wife and teach his friends a lesson about love and trust.
“Love can survive anything.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bayama Irukku
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & Kovai Sarala (8 films together), and Rajendran & Jagan (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bayama Irukku' translates to 'I am scared' in English.
- Director P. Jawahar is known for family dramas, making this horror-comedy a genre shift.
- Actor Santhanam, known for comedy, plays a lead role, blending humor with horror elements.
- The movie was released alongside bigger Diwali films, affecting its initial box office.
- It uses classic haunted house tropes but sets them in a modern Chennai setting.
- The plot involves a 'save the date' wedding card, which becomes a key story element.
- Some viewers noted the ghost's backstory draws on traditional Tamil folk tale themes.
