“Sabdham” (2025) is a Tamil-language film that blends horror and thriller elements, directed and written by Arivazhagan Venkatachalam. Presented by 7G Films and AAlpha Frames, and produced by Siva and S. Banupriya Siva, the movie debuted on OTT platforms on March 15, 2025. It has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes.
Sabdham 2025 Movie Overview
| Movie Name | The Diplomat Movie |
| Original Language | Tamil |
| Spoken Language | Hindi |
| Release Date | 15 March 2025 |
| Runtime | 2 hour and 28 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Genres | Thriller Horror |
| Director | Arivazhagan Venkatachalam |
| Producer | Siva, S. Banupriya Siva |
Sabdham 2025 Movie Screenshot
Sabdham 2025 Movie Star Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Aadhi Pinisetty | Ruben Vaidhyalingam (Paranormal Investigator) |
| Lakshmi Menon | Avanthika (House Surgeon & Lecturer) |
| Simran | Dr. Diana |
| Arthi Ashwin | Swetha |
| Rajiv Menon | Dr. Daniel |
| Vivek Prasanna | Deepak |
Sabdham 2025 Movie Trailer
Sabdham 2025 Movie Review
The story follows Ruben (Aadhi), a paranormal investigator from Mumbai, hired by a medical college in Munnar to probe a series of mysterious student suicides rumored to be supernatural. As he digs deeper, Ruben clashes with Avantika (Lakshmi Menon), a skeptical lecturer haunted by nightmares, uncovering dark secrets tied to sound as a destructive force. The film kicks off with an eerie, silent tone, hooking viewers with its premise of unexplained deaths and a foggy, isolated setting. The first half builds suspense effectively, with a standout interval twist, while the second half shifts to a revenge-driven backstory, slowing the pace but tying up loose ends.
Aadhi delivers a powerhouse performance, balancing intensity and vulnerability as Ruben, making the role feel tailor-made. Lakshmi Menon holds her own as Avantika, though her arc lacks depth, while Simran steals scenes with her commanding presence. The supporting cast, including Redin Kingsley’s comedic relief and Laila’s gravitas, adds flavor. Arivazhagan’s direction shines in the technical realm—Arun Bathmanaban’s cinematography crafts a moody atmosphere, and S. Thaman’s background score is a standout, amplifying tension with innovative sound design. However, the horror leans on jump scares over psychological dread, and the visual effects occasionally falter, feeling tacky.
