Directed by Karthik Subbaraj in his directorial debut, Pizza stars Vijay Sethupathi and Remya Nambeesan. Unlike the loud, jump-scare-heavy horror movies common in the early 2010s, Pizza was a masterclass in suspense and atmospheric tension.
The movie’s success lies in its unexpected plot twists and the realistic portrayal of supernatural events. It established Vijay Sethupathi as a bankable lead actor and gained a massive following across India, leading to a high demand for Hindi dubbed versions among audiences who do not understand Tamil.
Michael (Vijay Sethupathi), a pizza delivery boy who doesn't believe in the supernatural, lives with his girlfriend Anu (Remya Nambeesan), an aspiring horror novelist. His life takes a terrifying turn when a routine delivery to a mysterious bungalow traps him inside with paranormal occurrences.