Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 8 December 2023
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Tamil Movie featuring Aanath Nag, Aishwarya and Jeeva Ravi in prominent roles.
“A mother's love faces a terrifying test.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
94Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 December 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aathmika' is a Tamil word meaning 'spiritual' or 'related to the soul', hinting at its supernatural theme.
- Director Jeeva Ravi also plays a key role in the movie, pulling double duty as both actor and filmmaker.
- It was shot in a single schedule across rural Tamil Nadu locations to maintain a consistent eerie atmosphere.
- The movie uses minimal CGI, relying more on practical effects and sound design to create scares.
- Aanath Nag, known for his work in Kannada cinema, made a rare appearance in a Tamil horror film with this project.
- Some scenes were inspired by local folklore about spirit possession from the Madurai region.
- The film had a limited theatrical release but gained attention through word-of-mouth for its tense climax.