Anandabhadram

അനന്തഭദ്രം

Malayalam · 2005 · 138 min · drama, fantasy, romance

Directed by Santosh Sivan — Prithviraj Sukumaran

Set in the village of Shivapuram, this Malayalam fantasy-horror film follows Ananthan, who returns from America to fulfill his late mother's wish of lighting lamps at an ancient temple, only to discover his family's hereditary duty of guarding a mystical serpent jewel. His homecoming draws him into a confrontation with a sinister sorcerer seeking the jewel through dark rituals and revenge, while Ananthan also falls in love with his cousin Bhadra amid the village's supernatural traditions. The story blends elements of classical Indian art forms, martial arts, and occult mysticism as ancient magic and family secrets come into play.

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