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Mayabazar(1995)

7.5/10
Tamil148 mins

Mayabazar (1995) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by Keyaar. Starring Pandu, Urvashi and Swarna. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Mayabazar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1995.

Director:Keyaar
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 August 1995
Director
Keyaar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A billionaire's daughter marries her father's secretary instead of the man chosen by greedy relatives. After she and her father are murdered, she returns as a ghost. She enlists the help of her look-alike, a fake exorcist, to get revenge on those who killed her.

A playful heiress returns as a ghost seeking revenge.

Film Details

7.5Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 August 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMayabazaar · Mayabazar 1995 · Maya Bazaar 1995

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
revengelovecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mayabazar' is a nod to a classic 1957 Telugu fantasy film, but this 1995 version is a completely different horror-comedy story.
  • Actor Kothandam Ramaiah, who directed the film, is better known as a popular comedian in Tamil cinema from the 1960s onwards.
  • The movie features a dual role for actress Roja, playing both the murdered heroine Suji and the fake exorcist Mayamma.
  • This was one of the early Tamil films to blend horror and comedy genres, coming before the trend became more popular in the 2000s.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Deva, who was known for creating catchy folk and dance numbers during this period in Tamil cinema.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, the film is primarily remembered as a comedy due to the scenes involving the fake exorcist character.
  • The film's release coincided with a wave of Tamil films exploring ghost themes, but it stood out for its focus on revenge from a female spirit.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mayabazar

Frequently Asked Questions