Jenma Natchathiram

Storyline

Ajay (Taman Akshaan), an aspiring filmmaker, dreams of success but struggles to make a mark, while his pregnant wife Riya (Malvi Malhotra) begins experiencing terrifying supernatural nightmares. When Ajay and his friends discover ₹57 crores hidden by a corrupt politician in an abandoned bungalow, they see a chance to change their lives, but the seemingly lucrative treasure hunt turns into a nightmare as the place is haunted by sinister forces. As eerie occurrences escalate and Riya’s visions intensify, Ajay must confront both human greed and malevolent supernatural powers to protect his family, leading to a suspenseful and chilling battle for survival.

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Tagline

Fear. Greed. Destiny – All Written in the Stars.

Trivia

• Jenma Natchathiram marks the Tamil debut of actress Malvi Malhotra, who plays the role of Riya, Ajay's pregnant wife.
• The film's music is composed by Sanjay Manickam, featuring tracks like "Paavangale" and "Manamo"
• Director B. Manivarman, known for his work in Tamil cinema, brings a supernatural horror-thriller to the screen with this project.

Goofs

• In some early prints, background signage in scenes set in Delhi featured Tamil text, which is inconsistent with the Hindi-speaking setting.
• A minor continuity error was spotted where a character’s wound switches sides between scenes.

Quotes

• "I was born a Thug. But I choose to die a man."

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• The opening credits roll with paint-splatter motion graphics, symbolizing violence and chaos.
• Kamal Haasan’s name appears last in the main cast credits, prefaced with “And Introducing...” as a dramatic stylistic choice.

Connections

• The film thematically nods to Mani Ratnam’s own Nayakan and Dalapathi, and includes homages to The Godfather and Scarface.
• Kamal’s character Rangaraaya references traits from his past roles in Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu and Virumaandi.

Soundtracks

• Composed by A. R. Rahman
• "Jinguchaa" – Upbeat intro song; fusion of kuthu and hip-hop
• "Sugar Baby" – Stylish romantic track
• "Yaar Nee?" – Introspective ballad reflecting Rangaraaya's past
• "Thug Anthem" – Rage-filled montage song
• "Veliyin Nadhi" – Haunting melody capturing emotional despair