Diya(2018)
Tamil100 mins
Diya (2018) is a 100-minute Tamil film directed by A. L. Vijay. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Diya stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.
Director:A. L. Vijay
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 2 Mar 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 2 March 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 27 April 2018
- Director
- A. L. Vijay
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A couple's unborn child returns as a vengeful spirit. It targets the family members who caused the separation from its mother.
“The child they lost is coming back for them.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
100Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date27 April 2018
Also Known AsKanam · Karu
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Diya' means 'lamp' in Tamil, symbolizing the child's spirit seeking light and justice.
- Director A. L. Vijay is known for family dramas, making this horror-thriller a rare genre shift in his career.
- The movie faced censorship delays due to its sensitive theme involving abortion and supernatural revenge.
- It was shot extensively in Kerala, using its lush landscapes to create a contrasting serene yet eerie atmosphere.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who also acted in a cameo role.
- Despite the horror theme, the story is framed as a emotional family conflict rather than just a scare fest.
- The movie released alongside bigger films and had a limited theatrical run, gaining more attention on streaming platforms later.