Sivarathiri(1993)
Sivarathiri is a 1993 Tamil horror film directed by Rama Narayanan. The cast includes Sarath Babu, Shobana, Baby Shamili, and Brahmanandam. The story follows a family in a Tamil village whose daughter is possessed by a vengeful ghost. The ghost is the spirit of a woman killed on Shivaratri night for loving a lower-caste man. The film blends supernatural horror with family drama and themes of forgiveness. It was produced on a budget of ₹20 million and released in 1993. The film is notable for its use of child actor Baby Shamili in a central role. It remains a cult favorite among fans of 90s Tamil horror cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 September 1993
- Director
- Rama Narayanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 48m 0
Storyline
A little girl named Gowri starts seeing a ghost after a terrifying nightmare. Her father Ravi discovers the ghost is the spirit of a woman killed on Shivaratri night. The ghost wants to possess Gowri to complete her revenge. Ravi must find a way to break the curse before it is too late.
“Love can break even the strongest curse.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sivarathiri
Cast reunions in this film: Rama Narayanan & Sankar Ganesh (48 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Sarath Babu (9 films together), Rama Narayanan & Shamili (5 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Shamili (5 films together), and Shobana & Sankar Ganesh (2 films together).