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Zero (2016): Cast & Plot

Zero (2016) movie poster

Zero is a 2016 horror thriller directed by Shiv Mohaa, starring Ashwin Kakumanu as Bala, Sshivada Nair and Ravi Raghavendra. It runs 2 hours 39 minutes.

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Zero (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 39m (159 min)
Director
Shiv Mohaa
Genres
Horror , Thriller , Fantasy
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zero About?

The premise of Zero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A newly married couple's happiness is shattered when the wife begins exhibiting increasingly erratic behavior. Haunted by the memory of her deceased mother’s mental instability, the husband questions whether his wife is suffering a similar fate. As her actions become more disturbing, he begins to suspect a more sinister explanation may be at play, threatening their marriage and his own sanity.

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Cast & crew

Zero Cast & Characters

Ashwin Kakumanu leads the cast as Bala, with Sshivada Nair as Priya and Ravi Raghavendra as Bala's Father. Directed by Shiv Mohaa; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Zero Plot Summary

What happens in Zero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The movie opens with a brief, mythic prologue about God creating Adam and Eve, a celestial prelude that sits in contrast to the human drama that follows. In the present, a newly wedded couple Balaji alias Bala Ashwin Kakumanu and Priya Sshivada Nair move into their new apartment, starting a life together built on love and trust. Yet Bala’s father, Vijay Kumar Ravi Raghavendra, remains wary, unsettled by Priya’s family history of mental illness. Despite this looming shadow, Bala’s devotion to Priya is unwavering, and he chooses to stand by her side through the early, intimate challenges of their marriage.

Full summary

The whole story of Zero, scene by scene

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Videos

Zero Trailers & Videos

The teaser of Zero.

'ZERO' Tamil Movie Official 2K Teaser #1 2015 Ashwin, Sshivada and JD Chakravarthy
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Zero?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the male protagonist who marries Priya?

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FAQ

Zero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zero, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zero?

Zero runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).

When was Zero released?

Zero was released on March 25, 2016.

Who directed Zero?

Zero was directed by Shiv Mohaa.

Who is in the cast of Zero?

Zero stars Ashwin Kakumanu as Bala, Sshivada Nair as Priya and Ravi Raghavendra as Bala's Father, among 7 credited actors.

Does Zero have a post-credit scene?

No. Zero has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zero in?

The original language of Zero is Tamil.

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