An evil man, with knowledge of dark magic becomes obsessed with immortality and staying young and handsome forever. As a solution to his problem, he makes it his mission to seduce beautiful young virgin girls, only to have them sacrificed at the altar, and use their blood to lengthen his lifespan. Will he succeed in quenching his thirst for immortality?
Cast: Kamal Haasan, Madhu Malhotra
Crew: Joginder Shelly (Director), Deepak Duggal (Director of Photography), Om Prakash Sharma (Music Director)
Rating: A (India)
Genres: Horror
Release Dates: 13 Aug 1984 (India)
Hindi Name: प्यासा शैतान
Did you know? The film was released in theatres in August 1984, then quietly released onto video in 1995. Read More
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Hindi
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
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Trivia:
This movie showcases Kamal Haasan in a rare out-and-out negative role; he played a bloodthirsty vampire, obsessed with immortality.
This is the dubbed Hindi version of the Malayalam horror film Vayanadhan Thamban (1978).
The film was released in theatres in August 1984, then quietly released onto video in 1995.
Joginder bought the Hindi dubbing rights from the producer then changed the film. Joginder shot scenes of himself playing the devil and inserted them into the original film.
Beena Bannerjee who did not act in the original version, was signed to enact one rape scene that was edited into the new dubbed film.
This is the dubbed Hindi version of the Malayalam horror film Vayanadhan Thamban (1978).
The film was released in theatres in August 1984, then quietly released onto video in 1995.
Joginder bought the Hindi dubbing rights from the producer then changed the film. Joginder shot scenes of himself playing the devil and inserted them into the original film.
Beena Bannerjee who did not act in the original version, was signed to enact one rape scene that was edited into the new dubbed film.
