Shruti Haasan is set to make her worldwide debut as a number one girl within the British psychological thriller The Eye, directed by Daphne Schmon. The movie could have its India premiere because the opening characteristic of the fifth Wench Film Festival, based by Sapna Bhavnani. The competition takes place from February 27 to March 2, 2025.
The Eye tells the haunting story of Diana (performed by Shruti Haasan), who journeys to the distant island the place her husband Felix (Mark Rowley) drowned, looking for closure by scattering his ashes. However, her grief quickly turns to intrigue when she learns of the mysterious Evil Eye ritual—an historic apply which may carry Felix again however calls for a darkish and unsettling sacrifice.
The movie was shot on location in Athens and Corfu, harnessing the atmospheric fantastic thing about Greece to intensify the movie’s eerie and suspenseful tone, stated the makers in a press release. The Eye was screened on the London Independent Film Festival and the Greek International Film Festival. The movie is produced by Fingerprint Content.
“Psychological thrillers have always been a genre that fascinates me. To be part of a story that dives deep into human emotions, grief, and the supernatural is incredibly exciting,” stated Shruti Haasan. “Besides the fact that the film has a riveting storyline and top-notch production quality, what makes this project even more special is that it was created under an all-women-led production house, which aligns with my passion for supporting women in the film industry.”
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Talking about The Eye, director Daphne Schmon stated, “The film is both a love letter to Corfu, the island where my family is from, and an exploration of the dark psychological impulses surrounding grief. The story demanded an actor who could embody its emotional depth and complexity, and Shruti Haasan was the perfect fit.”
Here is the trailer of the movie:
Published – February 26, 2025 05:24 pm IST
