The Village (2023 TV series) explained
The Village is an Indian Tamil-language horror thriller television series created and directed by Milind Rau, for Amazon Prime Video. It was produced by B. S. Radhakrishnan, under Studio Shakthi Productions.
The story was initially based on Asvin Srivatsangam and Shamik Dasgupta's graphic horror novel of the same name, initially published by Yali Dream Creations. The principal characters of the series include Arya, Divya Pillai, Baby Aazhiya, Aadukalam Naren, George Maryan, Vettai Muthukumar, John Kokken, and Pooja Ramachandran. It premiered on 24 November 2023 and consisted of six episodes.[1] [2]
Synopsis
Dr. Gautham Subramanian, his wife Neha, and their daughter Maya are on a road trip when their car breaks down near the isolated village of Kattiyal. Stranded and desperate for help, Gautham enters the village, only to stumble into a nightmare. The once-peaceful community seems to be overrun by bloodthirsty mutants who stalk the night. Determined to protect his family from the escalating horror, Gautham knows they must escape Kattiyal. But the village holds a dark secret, and as Gautham searches for answers, he uncovers a conspiracy that goes far beyond terrifying creatures. He soon realizes the mutants are connected to the village's troubled past, and a powerful corporation may be behind the sinister events unfolding. In a race against time, Gautham must not only find a way to save his family from the clutches of the mutants, but also unravel the horrifying truth that lies at the heart of Kattiyal, before it's too late.
Cast
Main
- Arya as Dr. Gautham Subramanian
- Divya Pillai as Neha Subramanian, Gautham's wife
- Baby Aazhiya as Maya Subramanian, Gautham's daughter
Recurring
Production
Development
The series was announced by Amazon Prime Video on 28 April 2022.[3] Actor Arya will next be seen in a Horror series titled The Village, which is based on Asvin Srivatsangam, Vivek Rangachari, and Shamik Dasgupta's graphic horror novel of the same name.[4]
The series is produced by BS Radhakrishnan under the Studio Shakthi Productions. Milind Rau of Netrikann (2021) fame, has directed and written the series.
Casting
Actor Arya play the a young doctor Gautham Subramanian. This is his debut role in a limited series.[5] Divya Pillai was cast as Gautham's wife Neha, Baby Aazhiya was cast as Neha and Gautham's daughter Maya.
Release
The first poster was released in April 2022 featuring, The poster shows lead actors Arya. The first teaser was released on 9 November 2023 featuring, The teaser shows Horror.[6] The first Trailer was released on 17 November 2023 and revealing the release date.[7] [8]
It was announced on 17 November 2023 that the series will be released on 24 November 2023[9] in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi, languages on Amazon Prime Video.[10] [11]
Notes and References
- Web site: Arya's horror series 'The Village' to stream on Prime Video on this date. 9 November 2023. www.indiatoday.in. 9 November 2023 . en. 2023-11-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125858/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/aryas-horror-series-the-village-to-stream-on-prime-video-on-this-date-2460881-2023-11-09. live.
- Web site: South First Desk. Actor Arya's 'The Village' web series to release on 24 November. 9 November 2023. thesouthfirst.com. 9 November 2023 . en. 9 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231109110518/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/actor-aryas-web-series-the-village-to-release-on-24-november/. live.
- Web site: Amazon Prime Video announces its slate of upcoming Tamil web shows!. 28 April 2022. www.indiaglitz.com. 28 April 2022 . en. 28 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220428163934/https://www.indiaglitz.com/amazon-prime-video-tamil-upcoming-web-series-shows-announcement-pipelin-tamil-news-313129#google_vignette. live.
- Web site: The Village Aryas OTT horror series is Based on a graphic Novel. 18 April 2023. www.moviecrow.com. en. 17 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231117144604/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/30386/the-village-aryas-ott-horror-series-is-based-on-a-graphic-novel. live.
- Web site: Bhavana Sharma. Arya's OTT Debut with Horror Thriller Web Series The Village. 7 November 2023. Deccan Chronicle. en. 11 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231111125003/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/101123/aryas-ott-debut-with-horror-thriller-web-series-the-village.html. live.
- Web site: The Village Teaser: Arya and Divya Pillai starrer The Village Official Teaser. 9 November 2023. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. en. 10 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110123007/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/tamil/the-village-teaser-video-arya-and-divya-pillai-starrer-the-village-official-teaser-video/videoshow/105122105.cms. live.
- Web site: 'The Village' trailer: Arya takes on nefarious zombies in a mysterious village. 17 November 2023. www.indiaglitz.com. 17 November 2023 . en. 17 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231117144605/https://www.indiaglitz.com/arya-new-web-series-the-village-official-trailer-review-milind-rau-divya-pillai-john-kokken-latest-tamil-news-345731. live.
- Web site: CE Features. Trailer of Arya's The Village is out. 17 November 2023. Cinema Express. 17 November 2023 . en. 17 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231117144604/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/nov/17/trailer-of-aryas-the-village-is-out-49635.html. live.
- News: Arya's horror series 'The Village' gets a release date. 9 November 2023. The Hindu. 9 November 2023 . en. 10 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110020254/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aryas-horror-series-the-village-gets-a-release-date/article67516104.ece. live.
- Web site: m9. Trailer Out For Tamil Horror Series The Village. 17 November 2023. www.m9.news. 17 November 2023 . en.
- Web site: Manoj Kumar R. The Village OTT release date: When, where to watch Arya's horror series. 9 November 2023. www.ottplay.com. en. 17 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231117144603/https://www.ottplay.com/news/the-village-ott-release-date-when-where-to-watch-aryas-horror-series/c0fc56c26d45. live.