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RATING
6.5/10
POPULARITY
7

Aghathiyaa is a Tamil supernatural fantasy thriller movie directed by Pa. Vijay, starring Jiiva as Aghathiyan and Arjun Sarja as Siddharthan, a Siddha doctor from the 1940s. With music composed by Yuv... Read more

Aghathiyaa is a Tamil supernatural fantasy thriller movie directed by Pa. Vijay, starring Jiiva as Aghathiyan and Arjun Sarja as Siddharthan, a Siddha doctor from the 1940s. With music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and Raashii Khanna in a pivotal role, the film blends history, horror, and mythology, exploring a gripping tale where angels battle devils, a colonial past resurfaces, and a young man seeks answers to cure his mother through mystical powers hidden in time. Show less

RELEASE DATE
February 28, 2025
GENRES
Horror, Mystery

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Release Date February 28, 2025
Language Tamil
Rating 6.5/10
Popularity 7
Genres Horror, Mystery

Storyline

Aghathiyaa (2025) is a Tamil supernatural fantasy thriller where an art director, Aghathiyan (Jiiva), stumbles upon a colonial-era bungalow’s dark secrets and uncovers the story of Siddharthan (Arjun Sarja), a Siddha doctor from the 1940s who fought against oppression and dark forces. As the past collides with the present, Aghathiyan finds himself drawn into a mystical battle of angels versus devils, searching for a cure that could save his ailing mother while confronting the eternal war between good and evil.

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Trivia
  • Aghathiyaa brings together Jiiva and Arjun Sarja for the first time, marking a rare collaboration between two generations of Tamil cinema. Directed and written by Pa. Vijay, the film experiments with a blend of horror, fantasy, history, and mythology, making it one of Tamil cinema’s most ambitious supernatural projects in recent years. Music is by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Goofs
  • In some scenes, the colonial-era French officers are shown using modern wristwatches that did not exist in the 1940s. A continuity error occurs when the skeletal remains in the mansion appear repositioned between shots.
Quotes
  • “Good and evil are not outside us… they live within.” – Siddharthan
  • “A haunted house isn’t built with bricks, it’s built with the souls it traps.” – Aghathiyan
  • “When angels fall silent, even devils begin to pray.” – Narration
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  • The opening credits unfold over sketches of colonial Puducherry, which dissolve into burning embers as Yuvan’s haunting score plays. The end credits feature stylized 3D visuals of angels clashing with devils, symbolizing the eternal conflict
Connections
  • The film draws thematic parallels to Tamil supernatural thrillers like Arundhathi (2009) and Chandramukhi (2005), while its colonial flashbacks echo elements from Madrasapattinam (2010). The battle between angels and devils visually references Hollywood fantasy epics like Constantine and Legion.
Soundtracks
  • Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, the soundtrack blends mystical orchestration with modern electronic tones and Siddha-inspired chants.
  • “Uyir Thuli” – Inspirational theme song on healing and faith.
  • “Veedu Thora Vandhavan” – Horror-infused kuthu track set in the mansion.
  • “En Iniya Pon Nilave (Remix)” – A reimagined version of the Ilaiyaraaja classic, though it was later dropped from the final cut.
  • “Deivam Vs Pisachu” – High-energy battle anthem during the climactic angel-devil fight.
  • “Kanavu Thedi” – Emotional ballad reflecting Aghathiyan’s hope to cure his mother.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who directed the movie Aghathiyaa (2025)?

Aghathiyaa is directed by Pa. Vijay, who also wrote the story and screenplay.

02

Who are the lead actors in Aghathiyaa?

The film stars Jiiva as Aghathiyan and Arjun Sarja as Siddharthan, with Raashii Khanna playing the female lead.

03

What is the story of Aghathiyaa about?

It revolves around a young man who discovers a colonial mansion’s dark secrets and a Siddha doctor’s past, leading to a mystical battle of angels vs devils.

04

Who composed the music for Aghathiyaa?

The soundtrack and background score were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

05

What genre is Aghathiyaa?

Aghathiyaa is a supernatural fantasy thriller that mixes horror, historical drama, and mythology.

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