Naayaadi(2023)
Tamil102 mins
Naayaadi (2023) is a 102-minute Tamil film. Starring Adarsh Madhikanth, G Geetha lakshmi and Aravinth Samy J. With an audience rating of 8.5/10, Naayaadi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 June 2023
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.5/10
Storyline
An old couple buys a 200-year-old bungalow to turn into a resort, only to discover it's haunted by a supernatural force. They hire a group of young YouTubers to investigate the estate's dark history, which may be linked to ancient witchcraft and rituals. The group must uncover a centuries-old secret connecting the entity, the house, and the mysterious "Naayaadi."
“Ancient evil awakens in a cursed estate.”
Film Details
8.5Rating
102Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date23 June 2023
Also Known AsNaayaati
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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G Geetha lakshmiActor
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Adarsh MadhikanthActor
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A
Aravinth Samy JActor
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M
Mosses DanielCrew
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FabbyActor
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Kadhambari SowmyaActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Naayaadi' refers to a mythical female entity in Tamil folklore associated with dark magic and possession.
- Director Adarsh Madhikanth is also a professional photographer, and he personally handled some of the film's atmospheric cinematography.
- The 200-year-old bungalow shown in the film is a real heritage property located in Tamil Nadu, not a constructed set.
- The script incorporates elements from historical accounts of the 'Maravar' community, once linked to ancient martial and ritual practices.
- To create authentic tribal looks, the makeup team studied old ethnographic photographs of indigenous South Indian communities.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and quickly became available on streaming platforms, finding a wider audience online.
- Some of the ritual chants heard in the movie were adapted from old Tamil folk verses collected by the director's research team.