Diya(2018)
Diya is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language horror drama film directed by A.L. Vijay. It stars Sai Pallavi, Naga Shaurya, and Veronika Arora. The story follows Thulasi, a young woman who undergoes an abortion to save her life. After the procedure, she is haunted by the spirit of her unborn child, Diya. The film explores themes of guilt, grief, and marital betrayal. It was produced by Lyca Productions and features music composed by Sam CS. Diya was released on April 27, 2018, in Tamil and Telugu languages. The film received mixed reviews for its slow pace but was praised for Sai Pallavi's emotional performance.
Diya is streaming on ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream Play since 2 March 2018.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 2 March 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 27 April 2018
- Director
- A. L. Vijay
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young woman named Thulasi is forced to abort her baby to save her own life. After the abortion, she starts seeing a little girl who calls her 'Amma'. The girl is the spirit of her unborn child. Thulasi must confront her guilt and the lies her husband told her. She has to find a way to make peace with her loss before it destroys her.
“A mother's guilt never rests.”
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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.
