Saithan (2016): Cast & Plot
Saithan is a 2016 action thriller directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy, starring Remya Nambeesan as Jayalakshmi (Cameo in Picture Only), Vijay Antony and Y. G. Mahendran. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Pradeep Krishnamoorthy
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saithan About?
The premise of Saithan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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!
Saithan Cast & Characters
Remya Nambeesan leads the cast as Jayalakshmi (Cameo in Picture Only), with Vijay Antony as Dinesh / Sharma and Y. G. Mahendran as Dinesh's Boss. Directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pradeep Krishnamoorthy
- Remya Nambeesan as Jayalakshmi (Cameo in Picture Only)
- Vijay Antony as Dinesh / Sharma
- Y. G. Mahendran as Dinesh's Boss
- Arundhathi Nair as Ishwarya/ Jayalakshmi
Also Starring in Saithan
· 9 more- Kitty Psychiatrist
- Aadukalam Murugadoss Ravi
- Vijay Sarathy Auto Driver
- Aarav Kizar Nataraj
- Siddhartha Shankar Thomas
- Kamal Krishna Dr. Christopher
- Meera Krishnan Dinesh's Mother
- Charu Haasan "Yettu" Arumugam
- Vinitha Ravi's Wife
Saithan Plot Summary
What happens in Saithan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dinesh [Vijay Antony] and his boss [Y. G. Mahendran] visit a psychiatrist [Kitty], seeking help for a troubling sensation: a voice that has been echoing in his head for days, one that strangely sounds like it could be divine. The doctor proposes a private treatment and, to Dinesh’s relief, hypnotizes him as he sleeps. The session opens a doorway into memories that will soon pull the present apart.
Full summary
The whole story of Saithan, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Saithan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the main male protagonist of Saithan?
Saithan Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Bhethaludu” and “Bethaludu”.
- Also known as
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- Bhethaludu
- Bethaludu
- Saithaan
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Saithan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Saithan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saithan?
Saithan runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Saithan released?
Saithan was released on December 1, 2016.
Who directed Saithan?
Saithan was directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy.
More films by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy Who is in the cast of Saithan?
Saithan stars Remya Nambeesan as Jayalakshmi (Cameo in Picture Only), Vijay Antony as Dinesh / Sharma and Y. G. Mahendran as Dinesh's Boss, among 13 credited actors.
Does Saithan have a post-credit scene?
No. Saithan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Saithan in?
The original language of Saithan is Tamil.
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