If you are looking for a conventional horror movie, look elsewhere. But if you are intrigued by the horror of psychological manipulation, toxic love, and the slow decay of a mind under captivity, this is your next must-watch. The story revolves around Janaki (played with astonishing nuance by Roshan Mathew ), a young man whose effeminate mannerisms and gentle nature make him an outcast in a hyper-masculine society. After a traumatic event, he finds refuge in the home of Sulochana (a career-best performance by Samyuktha Menon ), a lonely, middle-aged woman living in a sprawling, dilapidated ancestral home.
However, for lovers of arthouse cinema and psychological horror, this is a feather in the cap of Malayalam filmmaking. It proves that you don't need jumpscares or gore to create horror. Sometimes, all you need is a locked door, a kind smile, and a square room. malayalam movie chathuram
Roshan Mathew and Samyuktha Menon’s powerhouse performances, and a final shot that will stay with you long after the credits roll. If you are looking for a conventional horror