Jackson Durai
A cop sent to investigate allegedly ghostly affairs in a village agrees to stay in a haunted bungalow for seven days to win the hand of a girl in the place.
Directed by Dharani Dharan · Horror · Comedy · 134 min · 2016
Director
Dharani Dharan
Writer
Dharani Dharan
Studio
Sri Green Productions
Release
2016-07-01
Runtime
134 min
Genres
Horror, Comedy
Full Plot
In Aynpuram, a small village claims a bungalow from British times is haunted by a ghost named Jackson. Sub-Inspector Sathya is sent to investigate and prove that there's no paranormal activity. His mission sets off a chain of events as he delves into the mystery.
Cast & Characters
Sathya
Sibiraj
Viji
Bindu Madhavi
Jackson
Zachary Coffin
Amy Jackson
Anchal Singh
Mahanadi Shankar
Durai's Sister
Neha Menon
Shan
TSR
Vijay Senathipathi
Did You Know?
Sibiraj appears in 12 films in our catalog, including Maayon, Ten Hours.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Sri Green Productions agreed to finance Dharani Dharan's second directorial venture after Burma (2014), and signed on actors Sibiraj and Bindu Madhavi to appear in a horror film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Baradwaj Rangan wrote for The Hindu, "Jackson Durai only sounds like a horror comedy — the plot is more intricate, it wants to do more than just make you laugh, scream.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Jackson Durai holds 4.6/10 on TMDb (5 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (4.6/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Durai's IMDb rating?+
Jackson Durai has a 4.9/10 rating on IMDb from 374 votes.
Is Jackson Durai good? What are critics saying?+
Jackson Durai holds 4.6/10 on TMDb (5 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Jackson Durai?+
Jackson Durai has a runtime of 134 min.
Who directed Jackson Durai?+
Jackson Durai was directed by Dharani Dharan.
Where can I watch Jackson Durai?+
Jackson Durai is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Zee5, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its unique blend of fantasy, horror, and comedy elements, while others found it lacking in terms of storytelling and entertainment value. Some reviewers appreciated the film's ambition, while others felt that it failed to deliver on its promise. The overall tone was one of disappointment and mediocrity.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
