Saithan
Saithan

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Saithan

2016
Movie
124 min
Tamil

A software engineer starts hearing a voice inside his head that tells him to go in search of a woman named Jayalakshmi and murder her!

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users70%
Director: Pradeep KrishnamurthyGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

Dinesh, a young software engineer, is tormented by the supernatural after his girlfriend, Jayashree, dies in a tragic accident. He believes her spirit is haunting him and begins to unravel a dark secret connected to her past. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous mystery that blurs the lines between reality and delusion, forcing him to confront a terrifying truth about Jayashree and himself.

Critical Reception

Saithan received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its attempt at a psychological thriller with horror elements and Vijay Antony's performance, many found the screenplay predictable, the pacing uneven, and the horror sequences uninspired. The film's plot twists were often criticized for being unconvincing, leading to a generally lukewarm reception from both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful moments and Vijay Antony's committed performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and predictable twists.

  • The horror elements were often found to be unoriginal and ineffective.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be an engaging thriller with a decent performance from the lead actor. However, many pointed out flaws in the storyline and pacing, with some feeling it did not live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack and score, composed by Vijay Antony himself, received some positive mentions for adding to the eerie atmosphere.

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