Pesuvathu Peya?

பேசுவது பேயா?

Horror Comedy | Duration : 2 Hrs 15 mins

The Idea and the Journey

The Start

Oruvanukku Oruthi, our first short film was shot in a single location with just two characters, having a heartfelt conversation with each other. I decided not to repeat the pattern in my next film and wanted it to have a much bigger cinematic feel. Despite the limited budget we decided to shoot “Un Aasai Mugam” in challenging landscapes of the city with no control over the crowds. We as a team successfully executed the vision with Un Aasai Mugam, a gentle love story set in the southern suburbs of Chennai.

The Idea

For my next, I was looking for a story that was in stark contrast with my previous ones. During Lockdown, as we were discussing and scaring each other with ghost stories over a conference call, the idea to write a horror script originated and named it Pesuvathu Peya inspired by the song Pesuvathu Kiliya. Around the same time I had finished writing another feature script “Kozhaigal”, an action comedy. I thoroughly enjoyed writing comedy and decided the Horror elements will work better with comedy in Pesuvathu Peya.

Thus the script of “Pesuvathu Peya” came into existence and we started making parts of the film with friends. Due to “Un Aasai Mugan” taking more of our effort, time and resources we had to pause it momentarily. I extended and improved the script of Pesuvathu Peya every time I had a chance, by saying it to my team and friends and made multiple revisions over the years with the feedback I received. With it’s unique treatment and solid laughs, we are now confident it’ll perform better with the audience as a mainstream commercial theatrical film.

About Pesuvathu Peya?

Logline

A late night conversation between three friends about the existence of ghosts, takes a turn for the worst when one of them makes an extreme step to prove his point and ends up releasing a vicious ghost.

Film Treatment and Tone

Genre – Horror Comedy

Sub Genres – Horror-Noir, Supernatural, Ghost Comedy

The film starts as a horror film and changes gear midway to a full-on comedy, when the main characters start facing unforeseen supernatural occurrences. The tone of the film will be dark, suspenseful and comedic.

The script is unconventional and will keep the audience guessing until the very end.

Look of Pesuvathu Peya

Ullathai Allithaa meets Batman

The comedic elements in Ullaithai allitha combined with the stylish gothic visuals and incredible sounds of the Batman.

Romancham meets The Boys

The film blends the fun and scare the friends had in Romancham with the magnitude the boys will fight when they face a invincible foe.

Budget and Timeline

Total Budget – 3 Crores

Pre-Production – 10 Lakhs

Lock the shooting script
Break down the script
Storyboard and shot list the scenes
Scout and secure locations
Cast actors and hire crew
Rehearsals
Get permissions
Schedule shoot days
Arrange for equipment rentals

Production & Post Production – 2.20 Crores

Shoot Expenses
Cast and Crew Payment
Edit
Music
VFX
Sound Design
Color Grading

Release and Promotions – 70 Lakhs

Censor
Print and Publicity
Theatrical Release

Film Completion Timeline

8 – 9 Months after procuring Funds
Pre- Production: 2 Months
Production: 3 Months (45 Shoot Days)
Post- Production: 3 – 4 Months

Funding & Roles

₹ 1,000 - 25,000

₹ 50,000

₹ 10,00,000

A maximum of up to 8 Investors
Credited as a Associate Producer
One minor speaking role in the film
Invite to the all major events of the film
Return of your Investment
Share in the profits of the film

₹ 25,00,000

A maximum of up to 4 Investors
Credited as a Co-Producer
Your Company name in the film and poster
Invite to the all major events of the film
Return of your Investment
Share in the profits of the film
Visit the sets during the shoot of the film.
Access to the office and accounts

₹ 50,00,000 +

A maximum of up to 4 Investors
Credited as Producer
Be a part of the crew and get involved in decision making process
Your Company name in the film and all promotional materials
Visit the sets during the shoot of the film.
Return of your Investment
Share in the profits of the film
Access to the script, office and accounts

TAKEOVER

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UPI Details

Name : SantiaguVimalKumar S
UPI Handle : 8939632990@ptsbi
Gpay, Paytm Number – 8939632990

Account Details

Santiagu Vimal Kumar S
1430 1040 0004 7977
IDBI Bank, K K Nagar Branch,
IFSC Code: IBKL0001430

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More about the film

Why Pesuvathu Peya?

Horror Comedies with an intriguing premise has always performed well with Indian audiences. Historically positioned at contrasting ends, horror and comedy converge, offering audiences an enticing blend of laughter and chills. The Horror comedy market is on the rise and the need for more original content is the need of the hour.Horror and comedy knows no geographical bounds. Thanks to cultural influences and streaming services, the Asian horror sector is expanding rapidly. South Indian culture is rich in folklores, with hundreds of tales on ghosts, possessions, monsters, sorcery. This rich cultural tapestry presents a unique opportunity to craft horror narratives that resonate with the audiences. Indian films are fast catching up with the trend, Horror comedies Stree, Munjya, Romancham have struck the right chord with the audience and have been commercially successful. The success of these films offers an insight into the potential of folklore towards creating engaging content that’s relatable to the mass audience.

The need from viewers for original storytelling and novel shocks has fuelled us in writing our film. We have made sure the story comes from the deeply rooted stories from the heart of the villages and making it technically appealing to global audience, showcasing inventive scripting that retains a sense of unpredictability.