Amanuda Bhayam(2021)
Tamil100 mins
This film shows the research project of a parapsychology student named Abdul who visits a haunted forest with his friend Subramani.
Director:S.S. Jishnu Dev
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2021
- Director
- S.S. Jishnu Dev
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A parapsychology student named Abdul goes into a haunted forest with his friend Subramani to conduct research.
“A forest holds a secret. A student seeks the truth.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
100Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
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AryaNithya
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Ziya CelineKrishna
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Anas Rahim JAbdul Salim
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J.S. Sree VishnuSathya's Friend
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AkhilsomModern Man
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Rajesh ArapurayilFarmer
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#8S
Siva PrasadBakery Owner
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SreejithCameraman
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#10A
Aravind RavichandranCollege Boy
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Sunil KumarVillage Head
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S.S. Jishnu DevDirector
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Arunraj PoothanalCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot in the dense forests of Kodaikanal, known for its eerie mist and local ghost stories.
- Director S.S. Jishnu Dev is also a trained sound designer, which influenced the film's atmospheric audio.
- The lead actor playing Abdul had no prior horror film experience, which the director felt added realism.
- Some scenes used practical effects with local materials to create ghostly appearances cheaply.
- The movie's title translates to 'Fear of the Unknown,' a common theme in Tamil folklore.
- It had a very limited theatrical release, primarily in smaller towns in Tamil Nadu.
- The forest location was chosen partly due to real-life reports of strange sounds from villagers.