Nandhi Varman(2023)
A team from the Madras University arrive at a village to excavate Aanumantheeshwarar temple belongs to Pallava monarch Nandivarman's era, is believed to be buried under the soil. Once the excavation starts, supernatural activities and multiple terrifying incidents take place one after the other.
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- Theatrical Release
- 29 December 2023
- Director
- G. V. Perumal Varadhan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A university team arrives at a village to excavate an ancient temple buried underground. As they begin digging, a series of terrifying supernatural events start happening around them.
“Unearth a temple. Unleash a terror.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nandhi Varman
Cast reunions in this film: Bose Venkat & Aadukalam Murugadoss (3 films together), Bose Venkat & Gajaraj (3 films together), Aadukalam Murugadoss & Gajaraj (3 films together), and Nizhalgal Ravi & Bose Venkat (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director G. V. Perumal Varadhan is also a practicing lawyer, making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The story is inspired by real archaeological excavations and local folklore from Tamil Nadu's northern districts.
- Key portions were shot in and around the historically significant Gingee Fort, known for its ancient temples and caves.
- The film's sound design uses specific traditional instruments to create its eerie supernatural atmosphere.
- It features a relatively fresh cast, with many actors having prior experience primarily in television serials.
- The plot intertwines Pallava dynasty history with a contemporary thriller, a rare combination in Tamil cinema.
- The movie's climax was filmed over 15 nights in a single remote village location to maintain continuity.