Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- foreboding
- disturbing
- late night horror viewing
- supernatural thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics and viewers found the film an uneven but atmospheric Tamil supernatural thriller whose premise and performances offer effective scares despite familiar genre construction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Satya's possession by the ghost of a little boy makes a family relationship the central mechanism of supernatural terror.
Dhanush is credited in the dual role of Prabhu and Kadhir, signaling a central identity contrast within the narrative.
Prabhu's suburban family life is disrupted when a ghost possesses his daughter.
The film is a Tamil-language production combining family-centered possession horror with action and thriller elements.
Films like Naane Varuvean, and why
The Exorcist
supernatural possession horror centered on family danger and a sinister child spirit
The Sixth Sense
psychological supernatural horror involving a troubled child and escalating domestic dread
Tumbbad
Indian supernatural horror combining family drama, ghostly menace, and genre suspense
Movie Details
- Director
- Selvaraghavan
- Release Date
- 2022-09-29
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (25)
Cast
- Dhanush
- Indhuja Ravichandran
- Elli Avram
- Yogi Babu
- Prabhu
- Hiya Davey
- Prabhav
- Pranav
- Saravana Subbiah
- Selvaraghavan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Naane Varuvean about?
- A devoted suburban father battles a terrifying supernatural force after a ghost possesses his young daughter.
- What is Naane Varuvean like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Naane Varuvean as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Naane Varuvean violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Naane Varuvean as moderate.
- What did critics think of Naane Varuvean?
- Critics and viewers found the film an uneven but atmospheric Tamil supernatural thriller whose premise and performances offer effective scares despite familiar genre construction.
- Which films are like Naane Varuvean?
- Films with a similar feel include The Exorcist, The Sixth Sense, and Tumbbad.
- How long is Naane Varuvean?
- Naane Varuvean runs 122 minutes.
- Where can I watch Naane Varuvean?
- In United States, Naane Varuvean streams on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
