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Deepavali(2007)

5.8/10
Tamil152 mins

Deepavali (2007) is a 152-minute Tamil film directed by Ezhil. Starring Jayam Ravi, Bhavana and Cochin Haneefa. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Deepavali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.

Director:Ezhil
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 February 2007
Director
Ezhil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 32m
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A woman named Susi has PTSD and falls for a man named Billu. After she gets treatment for her condition, she no longer remembers who he is.

Love erased her memory, but not his heart.

Film Details

5.8Rating
152Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 February 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsBillu Bachan - Ek Diljala · Paga

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
loveidentityfamilysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Deepavali' refers to the festival of lights, symbolizing the protagonist's journey from darkness to light.
  • Director Ezhil is known for rural-themed films, but this movie marked a shift toward an urban psychological drama.
  • Actress Sneha, who played Susi, prepared for the role by studying patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • The film's soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a hit song 'Kannum Kannum' that gained popularity on radio channels.
  • It was shot extensively in Chennai and Pondicherry, with key scenes set in a mental health care facility.
  • The movie faced box office competition from bigger releases like 'Sivaji' starring Rajinikanth the same year.
  • A subplot involving a car accident was inspired by real-life incidents of trauma recovery cases in Tamil Nadu.

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