Pizza

Horror Mystery Thriller

India

Tamil

October 19, 2012

2hr 8min

Status: released

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Movie Details:

Country	India
Language	Tamil
Genres	Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Release date	19 October 2012
Running time	2hr 8min
Starring	Vijay Sethupathi Remya Nambeesan
Directed by	Karthik Subbaraj
Screenplay by	Karthik Subbaraj
Story by	Karthik Subbaraj Prasath Ramar
Produced by	C. V. Kumar
Cinematography by	Gopi Amaranath
Edited by	Leo John Paul
Music by	Santhosh Narayanan
Production Company	Thirukumaran Entertainment
Distributor	Sangam Cinemas

Cast & Characters:

Vijay Sethupathi as Michael Karthikeyan
Remya Nambeesan as Anu
Aadukalam Naren as Shanmugam
Jayakumar as Chef
Karunakaran as Raghavan
Simha as Bobby
Pooja Ramachandran as Smitha
Veera Santhanam as an exorcist
Gajaraj as a police officer
Venkatesh as a police officer
Rekha Suresh as Shanmugam’s wife
Nalan Kumarasamy as Michael’s friend (uncredited role)
Kavin as Ghost researcher (uncredited role)

Storyline:

The story is about a pizza delivery man named Michael who lands in a mysterious predicament, and how it affects his life.

About Movie:

Pizza is a Tamil horror thriller film written and directed by debutant Karthik Subbaraj. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Remya Nambeesan in lead roles, with Aadukalam Naren, Jayakumar, Pooja Ramachandran, and Bobby Simha in supporting roles.

Pizza was released to critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its direction, screenplay, performances, and particularly the plot twist that caught many viewers off guard. The film marked a significant success for both the director and the lead actor, establishing Vijay Sethupathi as a prominent figure in Tamil cinema. It was noted for being the first Tamil film to feature 7.1 surround sound.

The film received several accolades:

It won awards at various film festivals and was highlighted for its innovative storytelling.
The song “Why This Kolaveri Di,” penned by Dhanush for another film, contributed to the popularity of the soundtrack composed by Santhosh Narayanan.

Pizza is considered the first installment in a film series that includes two spiritual successors: Pizza II: Villa (2013) and Pizza 3: The Mummy (2023). It has also been remade in multiple languages, including Kannada as Whistle (2013), Hindi as Pizza (2014), and Bengali as Golpo Holeo Shotti (2014).

Overall, Pizza stands out as a significant work in contemporary Tamil cinema, effectively blending horror elements with a compelling narrative and engaging performances. Its success has paved the way for further explorations of the genre in Indian filmmaking.