| Name | Sabdham |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Genre | Horror |
| Language | Tamil |
| Run Time | 148 minutes |
Synopsis
Sabdham follows the journey of Vyuma Vaidyalingam (Aadhi Pinisetty), a paranormal investigator from Mumbai who specializes in communicating with dead souls. When a series of mysterious suicides occur at Holy Angels Medical College in Kerala, the college management seeks Vyuma’s help to uncover the truth.
As he delves into the case, Vyuma experiences eerie occurrences and unearths dark secrets buried within the college’s history. His investigation leads him to College Founder Daniel (Rajiv Menon), Ex-Principal Diana (Simran), Nancy Daniel (Laila), Doctor Avanthika (Lakshmi Menon), and other key figures. As the puzzle pieces fall into place, Vyuma must confront a terrifying force that threatens to spiral out of control.
What is the sinister truth behind the college’s past? How are these individuals connected to the supernatural occurrences? The film unfolds with intense twists and a gripping climax.
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Performances
- Aadhi Pinisetty shines in the role of Vyuma, bringing intensity and depth to his character. His body language, mannerisms, and dialogue delivery add to the film’s gripping atmosphere.
- Lakshmi Menon delivers a decent performance as Dr. Avanthika, but her role lacks depth.
- Simran, despite looking aged, performs convincingly in her role as the ex-principal.
- Laila, playing an Anglo-Indian woman, attempts to bring uniqueness to her role, but her performance feels out of place.
- Rajiv Menon does well as Daniel, but his character lacks proper elevation in the climax.
- M.S. Bhaskar and Vivek Prasanna provide strong supporting performances.
- Redin Kingsley adds comic relief, but his humor sometimes feels forced in an otherwise serious film.
Technical Aspects
- Direction & Writing: Arivazhagan Venkatachalam introduces a fresh concept by exploring the power of sound in horror. The first half is gripping, but the second half loses steam, becoming predictable.
- Screenplay: The screenplay is engaging initially, but once the mystery is revealed, the film loses its intensity.
- Music & BGM: Thaman S delivers a powerful score, effectively setting the eerie tone.
- Cinematography: Arun Bathmanaban’s visuals enhance the horror atmosphere, using dark lighting and eerie camera angles effectively.
- Editing: Sabu Joseph’s editing is sharp in the first half but could have been tighter in the second half, where the pacing drops.
Positives:
✔ Aadhi Pinisetty’s intense performance
✔ Engaging first half with a strong setup
✔ Thaman’s chilling background score
✔ Cinematography effectively enhances horror
Negatives:
✖ Predictable second half
✖ Simple and rushed climax
✖ Some performances feel out of place
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5)
Cast & Crew
Cast:
- Vyuma Vaidyalingam – Aadhi Pinisetty
- Dr. Avanthika – Lakshmi Menon
- Diana – Simran
- Nancy Daniel – Laila
- Daniel – Rajiv Menon
- Deepak – Vivek Prasanna
- Antony – M.S. Bhaskar
- Comic Relief Role – Redin Kingsley
Crew:
- Director: Arivazhagan Venkatachalam
- Producer: K.E. Gnanavel Raja
- Production Company: Studio Green
- Cinematographer: Arun Bathmanaban
- Music Director: Thaman S
- Editor: Sabu Joseph
- Writer: Arivazhagan Venkatachalam
Songs & Music
Thaman S has composed the music and background score, creating a haunting and immersive soundscape that elevates the horror elements.
| Sl. No | Song Name | Artist | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Sabdham Theme” | Thaman S | 3:25 |
| 2 | “Whispers in the Dark” | Sid Sriram | 4:10 |
| 3 | “Haunted Memories” | Shreya Ghoshal | 3:55 |
| 4 | “Shadow’s Call” | Anirudh Ravichander | 4:05 |
| 5 | “Final Ritual” | Thaman S | 3:45 |