Who stars in The Happening: Scuffle?

The Happening: Scuffle stars Sohan Shetty alongside Jaidev, Hari Haran R.

Is The Happening: Scuffle worth watching?

The Happening: Scuffle holds a rating of 8.0/10. The strong community reception makes it a recommended watch for Tamil cinema enthusiasts.

What is the runtime of The Happening: Scuffle?

The Happening: Scuffle has a runtime of 13 minutes (13 minutes total).

Is The Happening: Scuffle suitable for family viewing?

The Happening: Scuffle is rated UA (parental guidance advised for under-12s). It is generally family-appropriate, but some scenes may require context for younger viewers.

The Happening: Scuffle(2023)

8.0/10

Tamil•13 mins•Updated 7 May 2026

A teenage boy with a psychological disorder is being sleep paralysed at a particular time period with a DEMON on the other side waiting to choke him dead. And on the other hand he is struck in a TIME-LOOP on the same day again and again. Will he be able to over come his complexity?

Mood:

darksuspensefuldisturbing

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Where to watch:

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 13 May 2023
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 13m
Rating: 8.0/10

Storyline

A teenage boy with a psychological disorder faces sleep paralysis at the same time each night, with a demon trying to kill him. He is also trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over. He must overcome his inner struggles to survive both threats.

“Trapped in a loop. Hunted in his sleep.”

Film Details

8.0Rating

13Minutes

TamilLanguage

UACertificate

Release Date13 May 2023

Parental Guide

Violence

High

Language

Moderate

Sex / Nudity

Moderate

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

High

Vibe & Tags

Mood

darksuspensefuldisturbing

Themes

survivalidentityfamily

Toneintense

Pacingnon-linear

Complexityrequires-attention

Audienceniche

Best Withalone

Violence3

Emotion4

Humor1

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Sohan ShettyThe Demon

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JaidevDeva

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Hari Haran RThe Friend

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Rohan ThoratCrew

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Trivia

The film's director Jaidev is also known for his work as a cinematographer on other Tamil projects.
The movie was shot in a single primary location to enhance the claustrophobic feel of the time-loop narrative.
It uses practical effects for the demon scenes to create a more tangible horror experience.
The screenplay incorporates elements of Tamil folklore about 'pey' or malevolent spirits.
It had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms.
The actor playing the teenage boy underwent workshops to portray sleep paralysis realistically.
The film's title in Tamil, 'Scuffle', metaphorically represents the internal and external struggle of the protagonist.