Vaa Vaathiyaar was already one of the most intriguing tamil films of the year — and now it has gone flat-out supernatural. Krithi Shetty, who plays a Gypsy spirit reader in Nalan Kumarasamy’s upcoming film starring karthi, has revealed that she experienced a real-life spirit encounter just hours before she began shooting.
The incident has sent chills across fans and stirred massive curiosity around the film’s mystical tone.
Let’s dive into this wild, cinematic-meets-paranormal saga.
1. Krithi Shetty’s Role: A Gypsy Spirit Reader Who Connects With the Beyond
In Vaa Vaathiyaar, Krithi plays a medium, the bridge between the living and the unseen.
Her character brings in a rare mystical flavour rarely explored in indian cinema.
She describes it as “strange, exciting, and unlike anything we’ve seen before.”
2. “I SAW A SPIRIT”: Krithi’s Night Before Shoot Turns Paranormal
Just hours before her first day on set, Krithi says she witnessed a human-like figure in her hotel room.
Lights on. Loud sound.
Her and her mother staring at each other — knowing exactly what they just experienced.
A moment straight out of a horror script… only this time, it was real.
3. Her Tulu Roots: Why She Says Spirits Are Part of Her Belief System
Krithi reveals she already believed in spirits due to her Tulu heritage.
She says ancestors are considered protective guardians, always around.
This cultural connection gave her a deep, personal foundation for her film role.
4. The Encounter Strengthened Her Conviction in the Character
After seeing the spirit, Krithi says she had no choice but to believe in the supernatural.
The experience didn’t scare her away — it pulled her deeper into her character’s psyche.
She even expresses gratitude for the encounter, calling it a “sign” that intensified her performance.
5. A Massive Ensemble Cast Joins the Mystical Ride
The film is stacked with powerhouses:
Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, anand Raj, shilpa Manjunath, Karunakaran, GM Sundar, Ramesh Thilak, Thenappan, Vidhya Borgia, Nivas Adithan, Madhur Mittal —
a lineup that screams chaos, comedy, drama, and depth.
6. karthi Plays a police Officer — With karunakaran as His Hilarious Subordinate
karthi steps into a cop role again, but with Nalan Kumarasamy’s quirky treatment.
His dynamic with karunakaran promises the right mix of humor, intensity, and unpredictability.
7. A Top-Tier Technical Crew Elevates the Film’s Mystique
🎥 George C. Williams handles the cinematography
✂️ Vetre Krishnan on editing
💥 Anal Arasu on stunts
🕺 Sandy & Sharief on choreography
✍️ Lyrics by Vivek, Kelithee, Muthamil
👗 Costumes by poornima Ramaswamy, Aegan Ekambaram, Pallavi Singh
This crew ensures the film is loaded with visual flair, sharp pacing, stylish action, and atmospheric tension.
8. Three Co-Directors? Yes — This Film Is Built Like a Creative war Machine
Rams Murugan, Navakanth Rajkumaar, and Sundar venkat join forces with Nalan Kumarasamy.
A four-director setup means ambition, experimentation, and layered storytelling.
9. With a Real-Life Spirit Encounter Behind It, Vaa Vaathiyaar Just Became 10x More Fascinating
Krithi’s story adds an unexpected eerie aura over the film —
not just as a marketing spark, but as a genuine emotional and spiritual anchor for her performance.
This isn’t just a film anymore… it’s a mystical event waiting to unfold.
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