Aadhi Pinisetty’s horror thriller Sabdham has made its digital debut after more than a year after hitting theatres. Directed by Arivazhagan, the film stars Lakshmi Menon, Simran, and Aadhi in pivotal roles.
The story follows Rooban, a paranormal investigator and his eerie encounter. While the film received mixed reviews and an average box office run, it marks the reunion of Aadhi with Arivazhagan after their acclaimed horror venture Eeram.
Sabadham OTT Release Date: Streaming Details
Sabdham is now available for streaming on ZEE5 from March 24 onwards. The story follows Rooban (Aadhi Pinisetty), a paranormal investigator who bridges the gap between the living and the dead, helping restless spirits find closure. Trouble begins when a vengeful ghost starts wreaking havoc.
The film’s ensemble cast also includes Laila, Redin Kingsley, MS Bhaskar, Vivek Prasanna, and TSR Srinivasan.
Sabadham OTT Release Date: Plot
At Holy Angel College, a string of mysterious student deaths sparks rumors of a haunting. To investigate, the management brings in ghost investigator Vyoma Vaidyalangam (Aadhi Pinisetty). He teams up with Avantika (Lakshmi Menon), a student aiming to disprove the existence of ghosts. Strange occurrences soon point to deeper secrets surrounding past injustices, mysterious deaths, and the role of Diana (Simran) and Nancy Daniel (Laila). The film slowly unravels the chilling mysteries behind these events, combining suspense with paranormal drama.
Cast
Aadhi Pinisetty as Ruben
Lakshmi Menon as Dr. Avantika
Simran as Dr. Diana
Laila as Dr. Nancy Daniel
Arthi Ashwin as Swetha
Redin Kingsley as Arogiyam
MS Bhaskar as the casket maker
Vivek Prasanna as Deepak
TSR Srinivasan as library security guard
Director Shankar Praises the Team
Director Shankar Praises Sabdham
Director Shankar lauded Sabdham for its innovative use of sound in horror storytelling. He commended Arivazhagan’s technical direction and engaging narrative, highlighting the pre-interval “sound play” sequence as particularly impressive. Shankar also praised Udaykumar’s sound mixing, Aadhi Pinisetty’s strong screen presence, and Thaman’s impactful score, noting how these elements combined to create a truly immersive experience. Arivazhagan, who previously worked as Shankar’s associate, was praised for bringing a fresh perspective to Tamil horror cinema.
Audiences praised Sabdham for its suspenseful storytelling and effective blend of horror and thriller, crediting director Arivazhagan for keeping the tension intact without revealing key twists too early. The performances of Aadhi Pinisetty, Simran, and Lakshmi Menon were lauded as strong points, while Thaman’s background score was praised for bringing in the eerie atmosphere. Fans called it a “well-researched paranormal thriller” with a satisfying climax and described it as a “perfect theatrical experience,” but wrote about the lack of a depth in screenplay and some pacing issues.