Jenma Natchathram

Jenma Natchathram (transl. Birth star) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror film directed and co-written by Thakkali Srinivasan.[1] A remake of the American film The Omen (1976),[2][3][4] it stars newcomers Pramod, G. Anandharam, Sindhuja and Baby Vichithra. The film was released on 30 August 1991.

Jenma Natchathram
Title card
Directed byThakkali Srinivasan
Screenplay byThakkali Srinivasan
Story byKrishnan
Based onThe Omen
by David Seltzer
StarringPramod
G. Anandharam
Sindhuja
Baby Vichithra
CinematographyDhayal Osho
Edited byKarthikeyas
Music byPremi–Srini
Production
company
Thirai Gangai Films
Release date
  • 30 August 1991 (1991-08-30)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Cast
  • Pramod as Antony
  • G. Anandharam as Swaminathan
  • Sindhuja as Jennifer
  • Baby Vichithra as Xavier
  • Vivek as David
  • Prasanna as Doctor Sampath
  • Indira Devi as Mrs. Elizabeth
  • V. Gopalakrishnan as Doctor Philips
  • Loose Mohan as John
  • Sundari as Xavier's nanny
  • Nassar as Father Murphy

Production

Jenma Natchathram is an unofficial remake of the American film The Omen (1976). It is the acting debut of Pramod, G. Anandharam, Sindhuja and Baby Vichithra.[5]

Release and reception

Jenma Natchathram was released on 30 August 1991.[6] C. R. K. of Kalki gave a positive review, praising the camera work, absence of songs, and the combination of Sindhuja and Vichithra, but criticised Vivek's comedy.[7]

References
  1. Jenma Natchathram (motion picture) (in Tamil). Thirai Gangai Films. 1991. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 4:28.
  2. "Tamil horror films for the holiday season! 1". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  3. Maderya, Kumuthan (31 October 2014). "Tamil Horror Films: Madness, Modernity and of Course, Misogyny". PopMatters. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  4. Rajendran, Sowmya (5 November 2016). "'Pathimoonam Number Veedu' and other 90s' horror flicks: Low budget, scary as hell". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  5. "சுட்ட படம்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 3 June 2016. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  6. "Jenma Natchathiram (1991)". Screen4Screen. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  7. சி. ஆர். கே. (29 September 1991). "ஜென்ம நட்சத்திரம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 47. Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
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