
Deepavali(2007)
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
Where to watch:
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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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Jayam RaviBillu Ranji
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BhavanaSusi
→#3
Cochin HaneefaSettu
→#4
LalChidambaram
→#5
Soori fish seller
→#6
Bose VenkatActor
→#7
DevadarshiniSumathi
→#8
Robo ShankarBillu's friend
→#9
RaghuvaranDoctor (Cameo appearance)
→#10
VijayakumarMudaliar
→#11
#12R
Ravi MohanActor
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Vijay MiltonCinematographer
→#13
EzhilDirector
→#14
S. D. Vijay MiltonCrew
→#15
Yuvan Shankar RajaMusic Composer
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Deepavali
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