''Jenma Natchathram'' () is a 1991 Indian

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directed and co-written by

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. A remake of the American film ''

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'' (1976), it stars newcomers Pramod, G. Anandharam, Sindhuja and Baby Vichithra. The film was released on 30 August 1991.

Plot

Cast

* Pramod as Antony * G. Anandharam as Swaminathan * Sindhuja as Jennifer * Baby Vichithra as Xavier * Vivek as David * Prasanna as Doctor Sampath * Indira Devi as Mrs. Elizabeth * V. Gopalakrishnan as Doctor Philips *

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as John * Sundari as Xavier's nanny * Nassar as Father Murphy

Production

''Jenma Natchathram'' is an unofficial remake of the American film ''

'' (1976). It is the acting debut of Pramod, G. Anandharam, Sindhuja and Baby Vichithra.

Release and reception

''Jenma Natchathram'' was released on 30 August 1991. C. R. K. of ''

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'' gave a positive review, praising the camera work, absence of songs, and the combination of Sindhuja and Vichithra, but criticised Vivek's comedy.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 8976498 1990s supernatural horror films 1990s Tamil-language films Indian remakes of American films Indian supernatural horror films