''Maya Puthagam'' () is a 2024 Indian

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directed by Rama Jayaprakash. The film stars

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along with Srikanth,

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, Madhankumar Dhakshinamoorthy and K S G Venkatesh supporting roles.

Cast

Production

The film noted the debut direction for director Rama Jayaprakash.

Reception

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'' critic rated two point five out of five and stated that "The first half of the screenplay moves to a dilapidated bungalow, opening the door to a room that is made for ghost movies, and the scares." Abhinav Subramanian of ''

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'' wrote that "''Maya Puthagam'' is a film that promises magic but delivers mediocrity" and rated two out of five star.

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* {{IMDb title, id=tt15816256 2020s Tamil-language films 2020s Indian films Indian adventure thriller films