Mystery, Horror  •  2009  •  137 min  •  Adults (18+)

Yavarum Nalam (2009)

Yavarum Nalam poster

Yavarum Nalam (2009)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Strongly Traditional

Viewer Rating
7.4

Overview

Manohar and his family move into a new apartment on the 13th floor. However, their peace is disturbed by a spirit that uses the television set as a medium to communicate with them.


Starring Cast

Madhavan  •   Nitu Chandra  •   Poonam Dhillon


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's narrative centers on apolitical themes of supernatural horror and a family's struggle against an unknown threat. Its resolution emphasizes individual action to protect loved ones and uncover truth, without advocating for specific political ideologies.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium

The film features an Indian cast appropriate to its setting, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, a supernatural horror story, does not critically portray traditional identities but rather frames them neutrally or positively within the context of the story.

Secondary

Family Values: Strongly Traditional
Confidence: High

The film strongly portrays a close-knit, multigenerational family unit where traditional gender roles are present and supportive, and the strength of marital and familial bonds is central to the narrative as they face an external threat.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film Yavarum Nalam is a psychological horror film centered on a family and supernatural events tied to their new apartment and a television channel. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The plot focuses entirely on the horror elements and the family's struggle against a malevolent spirit.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Yavarum Nalam, 2009" does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or explore transgender themes. The plot focuses on a family's experience with a supernatural television show in their new apartment, delving into horror and mystery elements without any representation of gender identity beyond cisgender characters.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Yavarum Nalam" is an original story, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created specifically for this production, meaning there are no pre-established characters from prior canon or history whose gender could have been altered.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior canonical depictions for any character's race to be altered from.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

While the film is set in India, specific Hindu religious practices or beliefs are not central to the narrative or given significant positive or negative weight. Any presence is incidental background detail.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.4
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6.4

Critic Ratings

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8.3
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N/A

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