Maya
A woman takes on the challenge of watching a horror film, alone in a theatre.
Directed by Md. Hafizur Rahman, Ashwin Saravanan · Horror · Thriller · 141 min · 2015
Director
Md. Hafizur Rahman, Ashwin Saravanan
Writer
Ashwin Saravanan
Studio
Potential Studios
Release
17 Sep 2015
Runtime
141 min
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Cast & Characters
Aari
Arjun / Vasanth
Aari Arujunan
Ram
Amzath Khan
Swathi
Lakshmi Priya
Anjali
Reshmi Menon
Arunachalam
G. M. Kumar
Kamal
Sharath
Did You Know?
Nayanthara appears in 44 films in our catalog, including Kaashmora, Ghajini.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know: Maya had a modest budget but insisted on a leading heroine, Nayanthara, for the lead role.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-13
Did You Know: Aari Arujunan was chosen for the male lead after impressing the makers with his performance in Nedunchaalai.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-13
Did You Know: Filming took place continuously in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from June 2014 to October 2014.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-13
Did You Know: Maya was released worldwide on September 17, 2015, simultaneously as Maya in Tamil and Mayuri in Telugu.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-13
Critical Assessment
Maya holds 7.5/10 on IMDb (1,774 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.5/10 on IMDb (1,774 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maya's IMDb rating?+
Maya has a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb from 1,774 votes.
Is Maya good? What are critics saying?+
Maya holds 7.5/10 on IMDb (1,774 votes).
How long is Maya?+
Maya has a runtime of 141 min.
Who directed Maya?+
Maya was directed by Md. Hafizur Rahman, Ashwin Saravanan.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Maya received generally positive reviews, with many praising its originality and cerebral storytelling. Critics noted the film's atmospheric tension and standout performances from lead actors Nayanthara and Ashwin Saravanan. The movie was also commended for its suspenseful narrative and adherence to horror genre conventions.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
