Cast
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Tamannaah Bhatia
as Devi / Ruby
Prabhu Deva
as Krishna Kumar
Sonu Sood
as Raj Khanna
Murali Sharma
as Dilip
Amy Jackson
as Special Appearance in "Char Maar" Song
RJ Balaji
as Ganesh / Madasamy
R. V. Udayakumar
as Devi's Father
Nassar
as Spirit Priest
Sathish
as Mad Max
Sanjay Bharathi
as Taxi Driver
Raju Sundaram
as Special Appearance in "Char Maar" Song
Farah Khan
as Guest Appearance
Esha Gupta
as Ruby
Raj Arjun
as Sanjay Kumar
Crew
Director
- A. L. Vijay
Producer
- Prabhu Deva
- Kona Venkat
- Dr. Ishari. K. Ganesh
- MVV Satyanarayana
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Comedy/Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Devi(L) presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director A. L. Vijay brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2016, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Devi(L) took approximately 30 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 125 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 166 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
- The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The film contains approximately 1284 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2016, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While Devi(L) shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike The Call, which focuses more on action than character development, Devi(L) offers a fresh perspective through its innovative visual language and narrative structure.
While films like The Exorcist and The Deeper You Dig explore similar territory, Devi(L) stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: October 7, 2016
- Runtime: 2h 5m
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