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There's a field in the western
corner with cherry and plum trees,

Which has a stone-walled pond.

No one dares to walk that
way, even during the noon,

but my sister Paru
doesn't listen to anyone.

About shape-shifting and
polymorphous demons,

there exist countless
centuries-old folklore and beliefs.

The Devil, ghosts, Satan,

Witch, Gandharva,

Marutha,

Chaathan, Madan,

Arukola

and many more.

Since ancient times, as long
as there have been beliefs,

humanity has sought the
truth behind these mysteries.

Yet to be defined within a scientific
framework, there exists a realm of spirits.

It's the realm that exists within
the thin line between truth and reality.

Where it begins,

where it ends,

who really knows?

"Gulikan"

♪ Watch out for
blood-sucking vampires ♪

♪ and Grim Reapers
out in the graveyard. ♪

♪ With their eyes piercing
the pitch-black night, ♪

♪ the vampires and Grim
Reapers are out to get you. ♪

♪ At evening in the
graveyard comes screaming, ♪

♪ Wreaking havoc and menace, ♪

♪ Breaking into dance, ♪

♪ The deadly beautiful witch. ♪

♪ The demon scratches
and pinches you, ♪

♪ And spares no man ever. ♪

♪ Blows out your fire torch, ♪

♪ And snaps your neck
with ease, the demoness. ♪

♪ Pitch-black dark all around, ♪

♪ Hiding in the darkness, ♪

♪ With fiery eyes that glow, ♪

♪ Are shape-shifters
that rob you of your life. ♪

♪ The child in the womb, ♪

♪ Strangled by the demon, ♪

♪ And then it screams to the
world its deeds, that's Arukola. ♪

Dad, are we there yet?

- Yes, we are almost there.
- Really?

Minna, how many times
have you asked that?

20 times.

Oh my God, I'm tired of this child.

- Hi Uncle.
- Sai, where are you now?

We just passed the post office.

So, just about 10 minutes more then.

- Everyone's here, waiting for you.
- Hmm.

Hurry up, we're all hungry.

- We'll be there soon.
- Okay.

Have we arrived!

Hey, don't hang up, just one last thing.

There are talks about rebuilding
the family ancestral home.

I told them outright that I am broke.

Scrying revealed only the
necessity to perform the "Theyyam"

ritual and light a lamp
daily at the ancestors' tomb.

So that's sufficient.
Sai, what's your opinion?

Uncle, I'll stand by whatever
decision everyone makes.

You are playing it safe.

The astrologer might suggest
paving the driveway next.

You'll be the one footing the bill then.

- Bye then, see you soon.
- Bye.

Dad, what's scrying?

Hmm.

It's something that makes
people end up crying.

That's it.

Eh?

Mom, I want to sit with you.

Minna, quit jumping around
and sit quietly somewhere.

Mom, focus on shooting your reels.

Wow, the trees here are huge!

When everyone sees this Insta
story, they'll wonder where we are.

- Sorry.
- My shot got ruined.

Sorry.

Minna, look, we've arrived.

- Welcome!
- Hi Uncle.

It's been ages since I last saw you.

- Hi, man.
- Hi.

Hello Minna!

Come, my dear.

[Indistinct Chatter]

- How was the drive?
- It was nice.

- The kids are going to enjoy it here.
- True.

They've only seen each
other through video calls.

- Come in.
- Hmm.

Aunty, where is Paru?

She is inside.

She was always the first to come
running whenever guests arrived before.

Now, her mood swings
make her unpredictable.

- Everything's gonna be alright.
- Hmm.

I've prepared your old
room upstairs for you.

I wasn't very hopeful when you
called and said you would come.

I'm really glad that you're here.

I came because the kids haven't
seen each other in person, nothing more.

- This house is nice.
- Yeah.

Hi Appu.

You're Appu, aren't you?

Appu Rajendran.

Nice to meet you.

Oh, come on.

I am your cousin Minna.

Mom...

- Eh!
- Mom...

Minna, looks like Appu
is not in a good mood.

- Oh!
- Hmm.

My dear, talk to Paru.

Is she sick?

Kind of.

- Go on.
- Hmm.

- Dad...
- Don't worry, my dear.

She is just a little sick.

We'll come back to see
Paru once she's feeling better.

Let's go.

-Mom, let's leave,
-Don't worry, it's our Paru.

Minna, did you know
this was Dad's old room?

Nimmi, Mom was laid
to rest under that tree.

Was Grandma buried there?

Hmm.

Appu.

Oh, I forgot.

Come here, my dear.

Hmm.

Head downstairs and
share this with everyone.

Here, hold this, Mom.

Go slowly! Watch the stairs.

Nimmi, don't frighten her.

My dear!

Sai!

Are you awake?

Why didn't you wake me up?

I thought you were
tired, so I let you sleep.

Take a bath and come
downstairs, they're praying.

- Where's Minna?
- She is downstairs.

The kids are saying their prayers.

Don't teach them unnecessary things.

Maybe unnecessary
for you, but not for me.

When we're back in Bangalore,
I'll ensure she says her prayers too.

Hearing what Aunty had to
say sent shivers down my spine.

It seems like Paru is
possessed by some spirit.

None of the medicines have worked.

Nimmi, don't say this out
loud in front of the child.

Creating scary stories
to frighten children.

You might not believe
in all of this, but I do.

Did you notice Paru's eyes?

The way it shines gives me chills.

Aunty has brought Paru
down for the prayers.

Let me join them. You
take a bath and come down.

The towel's right there.

There you are.

- Hi uncle.
- What's new, Sai?

The network coverage here is still bad.

You might get a signal if you're
lucky, in any one of the four corners.

I need to work remotely, so
I'll have to log in tomorrow.

- Need to do something about it.
- We can fix that.

There's good network
coverage at Udayan's house.

I will ask Rajan to arrange it for you.

Did you hear about Shoba? She
called to inform that she won't be coming.

Maybe she's finding it
difficult to face everyone.

I believe the divorce process would be
smoother because both parties agree.

Why is she pursuing a
divorce at this stage of life?

Poor Mithran is caught in
the middle of their issues.

I believe one should do whatever
it takes to find peace of mind.

Now she wants to
renovate this family home.

Causing others to lose their sleep.

If that topic ever arises,

say you need time to think and decide.

I'm completely broke.

In a way, this family home is a burden.

I feel Rajan was unfortunate to inherit it.

Uncle, my situation isn't any different.

I have a big loan for the
house plus the kids' education,

plus other expenses.

I'm managing somehow.

True that.

I contributed to the scrying
and the 'Theyyam' ritual,

to ensure that no one is hurt.

No, that's something we must do.

It's been almost 25 years since
we performed 'Theyyam' here.

Dad was very eager
to perform these rituals.

Should we stick to Granddad's ways?

Everyone connected with this family
seems to be experiencing misfortune,

either it's physical, mental, or financial.

When you see that,
how can we not do it?

Along with this Puttu,
if we had some sugar,

ghee, and Papadam, it
would have been awesome.

Uncle, you're sounding more
like a Trivandrum Southie.

Spending 35 years working
there, it's bound to rub off.

- How about me, Shankar?
- Not you, Aunty.

In Bombay, there's this
place run by Mr. Ayyappan

that serves fantastic
Puttu and chickpea curry.

We drive around 12
kilometres just to taste it.

- Just for Puttu!
- Yeah.

- Hey Sai.
- Yes.

I've informed Udayan's mom
that you'll be coming there.

- Hi dad.
- Hi.

Good morning.

- What's up dear?
- Dad, where are you going?

I'm heading to a friend's
house to work from there.

Why?

Because there's no internet here.

What! Is there no WiFi here?

- Shall I also come along?
- Sure.

No need.

- Dad, I also want to come along.
- Then come.

Dear, go take a bath and get dressed.

Nimisha, the water
level in our well is low.

Why don't you take the kids to the
pool? They can have a bath there.

You can also wash the clothes there.

Shall we go?

They're all going to be
like kids in a candy store.

Malu, Minna look here.

Let's pose for the picture.

Nimisha, when do you have
to start at the new company?

I was supposed to start by now, but I've
requested a 3 week extension for joining.

Else, this trip wouldn't have happened.

Isn't it common for people in
IT to frequently switch jobs?

Not always, Aunty.

Take Sai for example, he's still
with the company he joined initially.

He has been there for several years now.

Remya, haven't you
applied for any jobs recently?

It's sad not to be working
after studying so much.

I spend time with Ponnu at his special
needs school with the children there.

So I'm never bored.

- It's probably a lot of fun there.
- Yeah.

Minna, let's go.

She doesn't care.

Why don't you carry on?

- Minna..
- Minna...

Dad's leaving.

Bye.

Oh, is that so!

She no longer wants her Dad or Mom.

Hey Aadhi.

Hi Minna.

Aren't you sleepy?

Why don't you take a nap for a bit?

I am not feeling sleepy.

Where's Mom? Is she sleeping?

- Mom.
- Hmm.

I'm feeling bored.

Come, let's sleep.

Don't want to sleep.

If you sleep now, it will be evening soon.

Dad will be back by then.

♪ ♪

Minna.

What are you doing here, my dear?

I came after hearing the music.

Oh, is it? Where are the others?

Don't worry, my dear.
She's no longer sick.

There's no need to be afraid.

My dear, do you like music?

- Come here.
- I don't like music.

Rajan, it's very humid
today, any idea why?

Yeah, but hasn't it
always been this way.

Finally!

Where have you
been till now, Appu?

I was out playing cricket.

Oh! Take a bath
before coming inside.

-Go.
-Hmm.

-Did you mean that for me?
-Nah.

It was for Appu, he's
probably covered in dust.

Also, it's time for
the evening prayers.

-Did you have lunch there?
-Yeah.

That's good,
otherwise, you'd have

-had to walk here in the sun.
-Yes.

Ambika really likes you.

Your mom and Ambika
were close friends.

Shall we light the prayer lamp?

Hey Sai.

Try to return before
it gets too dark.

[Chanting Prayers]

Pray everyone.

[Chanting Prayers]

Have you had water, my dear?

Why don't you go to the
courtyard, I'll bring water there.

Hey.

Are you alright?

You got scared?

There's nothing
wrong with her now.

She isn't always like that.

Dad says, that Sai Uncle
felt like he saw his mom.

But how can one see dead people.

-Dad.
-Hmm.

I also want to come with you
tomorrow. There's nothing to do here.

You might get even more
bored if you come there.

At least you have kids here.

Yeah, right!

Appu is nowhere to be seen.

Adhi is always reading,

and Malu is always sleeping.

Come dear.

That's cool.

Why can't I also come along?

Ponnu, don't you dare.

I will be busy working on the laptop,
so there's no point in you coming.

Hey Appu, come here.

She's feeling bored
in your home town.

Why don't you include them in your
activities and show them around?

So, plan something. My dear, set the alarm
for early morning and leave with them.

-They'll come along too.
-Okay, I am ready.

Oh my God!

Oh, is it a game.

Appu...

Appu!

There's nothing
much to see here.

It's a paddy field that might
or might not be farmed.

Eh!

And a canal that might
or might not have water.

Oh, they're just dying
for a village tour, it seems.

Hey Appu, stop.

Appu, why aren't
you talking to us?

-Are you upset with us?
-No.

You are not even looking at us.

Yeah.

I don't understand
English to begin with.

So, that's what it is.

Would it be okay if we
spoke in Malayalam?

Yeah.

So Appu, where are your friends?

Ever since my sister got sick,
no one lets me join them to play.

Their families don't allow them to play
with the kids from Arimana family any more.

I'm also scared to
stay home alone.

So, every morning, I leave
home saying I'm going to play,

and then return home
at noon to have lunch.

And then leave again.

If Mom finds out they don't let me
play with them, she'll be really upset

and might end up crying.

I really hope the
school reopens soon.

We're here for you, Appu.
We're your friends too.

Friends?

Come on.

Hurray!

One...

Two...

♪ One, two, three, let's go! ♪

Minna...

[Arimana.]

Awesome.

Rajanikanth.

Mohanlal.

Smart boy.

My sweet boy.

Mamas sweet boy.

Hold the torch straight Appu.

Are you carrying Malu?

Who is it?

Where are you from?

I am Appu from Arimana.

Oh, is that you Appu?

What are you doing
out here at this hour?

We went to the temple.

Oh, is it?

Aunty is there with us.

Hi, Mr. Gopalan, it's
Sulekha. We're all here.

My dear, you shouldn't be
walking out here at this hour.

You never know when
Gulikan might strike.

Is this child's
play for all of you?

Aren't all of you
sensible people?

-Is Rajendran there with you?
-No.

Try to get back home soon.

Of course. Let's go.

Who is this Gulikan?

Not now.

Oh Lord!

No need. All further corrections
can wait until after the client meeting.

Hello..

Hello Asif..

Hello..

Damn it.

-Dad.
-Hmm.

Who is this Gulikan?

Don't look at me, I
didn't tell her anything

Those are just myths.

-Wow, is it a story?
-Hmm.

Can you please tell
me that story then?

-Oh no, Dad's in trouble.

Returning home, the man next
door scolded Sulekha aunty.

He said, 'You never know
when Gulikan might strike.'

'Why are you walking through
the paddy field at this hour?'

She learned the word from there.

What happens if Gulikan comes?

My dear, it doesn't even exist.

Those stories were just made up ages
ago to stop folks from going out at night.

They succeeded in making everyone
scared, and that made them happy.

-Who are they?
-The one's who don't like seeing us happy.

Take today, as you were
happily returning, that

old man scared everyone
by mentioning Gulikan.

You lost your happiness
when you got scared.

-And he became happy. Isn't it?
-Hmm.

That means he
stole your happiness.

So, don't let
anyone steal our...

Happiness!

And always be...

Happy!

Yes!

Come, I will show
you something else.

Wow, look at those butterflies!

All of this pales in comparison
to what you're going to see next.

Up here.

Appu, don't run.

Also, please don't tell anyone
that I showed you these places.

-Never.
-It's just because you asked.

What is there to
see around here?

No one dares to come here.

This is the southern corner of the
plot. There's a Gulikan altar here.

Over there.

That one over there?

Don't point at it.

So, is Gulikan really here?

Yes.

Gulikan passes through
here carrying a flaming torch.

If you cross his path, he'll throw
the torch, knocking you down.

What was that?

What is that?

What is it?

Gulikan!

Uncle!

Things didn't go as planned.

Hi.

Mithran.

Appu...

What are you doing there?

Everyone, come back now.

Oh no, Dad's calling us.

Come, let's go.

-Come Malu.
-Hi Minna.

Don't touch me.

Sorry.

Hey Mithran, picking
medicinal plants on the way?

I went there after
seeing the kids there.

Appu, didn't I warn you
about the southern corner?

Kids, play anywhere inside or in
the fields, but not the southern corner.

That's the route Gulikan takes.

That includes you too.

He's fooling around when
Gulikan is on a rampage.

Come upstairs, we need to talk.
Grandma's room is all set up for you.

Who is Gulikan?

-Eh?
-Who is Gulikan?

Gulikan? I have no clue my dear.

-Want me to spill the beans?
-No.

Fine then.

How's cave exploration
going? Any updates?

Coming from Nelliyampathy?

Agumbe.

-Where?
-Agumbe.

I'll fill you in, come along.

It's a place worth checking out
for medicinal plants, photography...

Shouldn't have said no to him.

He knows a lot of stories.

Before Grandma passed, she shared loads
of stories and medicine know-how with him.

Grandma, I am back.

-Uncle.
-Yes buddies.

What's going on?
Everyone, come inside.

Hey uncle, the other day on the call,
you promised me a remote control car.

Remote control car?
Did I say I would buy it?

Yeah.

What's your plan
if I didn't buy it?

You didn't bring it?

Of course I did! Doesn't your
uncle always keep his word?

Here's Appu's RC car.

Here's your T-Rex.

Wow. Thank you.

Here's the Barbie for Malu.

Thank you.

And here's a,

Unicorn for Minna.

-Here.
-Unicorn.

Ponnu..

For you, I...

Do you like it?

Yes, thank you.

-What about you?
-I love it.

I knew it.

So cute.

Paru's gift should have
been delivered by now.

I think that's it, let me check.

Got her new dance anklets.

What's this Uncle?

These are fringed rue.

Also known as Ruta chalepensis.

Ghosts and evil demonic
spirits hate this plant.

They wouldn't dare come
close, if you have this.

It seems like we need to resort to
these tricks to sleep peacefully here.

Understood?

What more do you want?

Ask him.

-Now?
-Yeah.

You mentioned the story
of Gulikan earlier. Tell us!

Right now?

How about I freshen up first?

The well's completely dry, you'll
have to make do with the pool.

Even if the well was
full, I'd still prefer the pool.

It's more fun.

Okay. See you guys
later, bye, get out.

Over there.

It went through there.

Come Malu.

It's okay Ponnu,
let's catch fish.

Let's do that.

This is a story
Grandma had told.

Long ago, there was a
sage named Mrikanda.

Mrikanda had a son
named Markandeya,

described as "super
brilliant" and "world-famous."

However, Markandeya
didn't have much time to live.

Finally, on his 16th birthday,
the Grim Reaper arrived.

-Grim Reaper?
-Yes, Grim Reaper.

The Grim Reaper spun
his lasso and threw it.

Markandeya was trapped,

but here's the plot twist.

Markandeya tightly grasped
the Shiva linga and prayed.

The Shiva linga got entangled.

When the Grim Reaper
pulled with all his might,

the Shiva linga shook.

The Shiva linga's shaking
angered Lord Shiva.

What happens when
Lord Shiva gets angry?

Third Eye?

He opens his Third Eye.

Yes, Third Eye.

The Lord opened his Third Eye.

The Grim Reaper
burned in his wrath.

This was followed by a
period without the Grim Reaper.

So, there were no
more deaths on earth.

People couldn't walk
without bumping into others.

The Lord felt remorseful.

He created a
temporary Grim Reaper,

fashioned from the
Lord's left leg thumb.

He was given the
trident and a golden bell.

He descended straight to earth,

and that's how
Gulikan came to be.

Uncle.

Unni's dad isn't
that bad, is he?

Wait, which Unni's dad?

From Ksheroth family.

That's him, dressed up
as Gulikan for the ritual.

During the ritual,
Gulikan possesses him.

He speaks to us, and we can
also talk to him, sharing our sorrows.

It's quite scary to see him
arrive, spinning his flame torch.

When we were kids, Paru and I used
to get frightened and run for our lives.

If you end up in front
of him, he will poke you.

-Where?
-He might poke you anywhere.

Why's Unni's dad in our
plot's southern corner?

Hey, that's not Unni's dad.

The one passing through our plot's
southern corner is the real Gulikan.

Real Gulikan?

-Do you want to see him?
-Yes.

Have you seen him?

Hmm.

Really! Then I
want to see him too.

How do we catch a sight of him?

Fine.

Come to my room tonight.

Let's see if we can
catch a glimpse of him.

Ah, I should've just
admitted I haven't seen it.

Hmm.

While I was in 5th grade,

Mom and I came here on vacation.

Paru used to be tiny back
then, or maybe a bit taller.

Anyway,

one night,

Mom put me to sleep
and went down to chat.

I was in deep sleep, but I
woke up after some time.

When I had my eyes
wide open and staring up,

I felt compelled to
look out the window.

While I was staring
out the window,

I saw a fireball pass through,

like a flash.

It was quite a sight,

said to be Gulikan,

and many people here have
claimed to see it. Everyone is scared,

it's rumoured that
if you cross its path.

If you cross its path?

It doesn't care whether you're a person or
an animal, it'll knock you to the ground.

But it's safe to
watch it from here.

Some people claim to have seen it
passing through the marshy paddy fields.

Yes, it passes
through paddy fields.

What's the conspiracy?

We were just chatting
about old times.

Cherry was sharing some
stories about Gulikan.

Cherry!

We're going to call
you Cherry. Cool, right?

Yeah, that's cool.

Lucky they didn't
call me Scary instead.

-Mithran.
-Yeah.

Come here, I need to
have a word with you.

I'll be right back, then we'll
continue with the stories.

-Okay?
-Okay.

So, Gulikan is
actually a fireball.

Hmm.

How are your Ayurvedic
medicine studies going?

I'm done with my house surgency,
now I need to prepare for my MD.

But I'll need to find
a job if I take a gap.

Don't plant bad ideas in
the kids during the gap.

What happened?

Let's skip your usual spooky
storytelling for the kids this time.

Drop it. At least,

spare my kid.

Minna, it's time for bed.

No, Dad, tonight we're
sleeping with Cherry.

I've brought sleeping
mats for everyone.

Do you understand...

If they want, let them
all sleep together.

These will be cherished
memories when they grow older.

Ponnu, staying over tonight?

-Yes.
-Hmm.

Alright, do me a favour.
Give him his medicines.

Don't forget.

Come Minna.

-Please Dad...

Let her sleep
over there tonight.

I suggested she sleep there.

Goodnight Kiddos.

Good night.

Come.

-Bye then.
-Bye.

Cherry, what did Dad tell you?

Well...

He said that the kids haven't
heard any of Grandma's stories.

So he insisted that I
must tell you all of those.

I agreed and said,
'With pleasure',

'I will do my best'.

Which story are you
going to tell us today?

Today's story is...

Should I tell the story of
someone with pop out eyes and

blood oozing out of
the mouth... a ghost?

No! Is it about Paru?

Who said Paru is a ghost?

Don't you get that
feeling when you see her?

She looks like a ghost.

She's a nice person.

Hmm.

Back then, when I used
to visit here, it was Paru

who would take me around
and show me the places.

Paru knows way
more stories than I do.

She's also a great singer.

Yes, she is a very smart girl.

But she keeps getting headaches.

We'll figure it all out.

We'll include Paru
in our group too.

-Okay?
-Hmm.

Then let's do it tomorrow.

Since no one wants to hear stories
tonight, shall I turn off the light?

No.

Don't you want to sleep?

Then I'll sleep
with you, Cherry.

Okay, then Minna, Malu,
and I will sleep on the floor.

If you're on the floor and something
pops out from under the bed?

What might pop out?

What if a hand
suddenly pops out?

Minna, wait up, I'm coming too!

These bedtime
scary stories, ugh!

Aadhi, the bed's full, why don't
you sleep with Ponnu on the floor?

I'm going to
turn off the lights.

Is it possible to
see Gulikan tonight?

Perhaps, if you're lucky.

Should we give it a shot?

Go ahead.

Appu, don't sleep off.

I was about to fall asleep,

and that's when I saw it.

Okay, which way did it go?

That fireball went
through this way.

You should've called us.

I called, but nobody listened.

Can we please leave? I don't
fancy getting an earful from dad.

Hey, just shut it! Let
her continue. Now, tell.

As I was watching, the
fireball came through this field.

That's when I
called out for Appu.

It looked right at me and came
inside, straight through the window.

-I got really scared.
-And then?

Then they had a cup of
tea together. Let her finish.

Cherry..

Then it roamed
around the entire room,

looked at everyone, and then
looked at me before leaving the room.

Please, let's leave.
Ponnu, Aadhi, Malu, come.

Let's go.

Come.

Come, Ponnu, let's go.

Come fast.

So, it came to the room, huh?

Hmm.

Yeah, but it saw me.

-Did it say goodbye?
-No.

Oh, that's sad.
What colour was it?

Sort of red, orange,
yellow, just like a fireball.

So, Minna, you have seen it.

Even I have seen it.

But didn't you just make
up the rest of that story?

Hmm.

Grandma, you have a follower.

What's a fall over?

That's those who follow you.

Is that a fall over?

That's not a fall over,
that's something else.

-Is it Gulikan?
-Most probably yes.

At this time of the day?

It doesn't have a
particular time of the day.

It can appear anywhere,
anyhow, at any time of the day.

You deserter!

-Dad?
-Gulikan's here too.

-Will use the back door.
-Dad.

Where are the rest of them?

That's what I'm also wondering.

Dad, what's wrong in going
to the southern corner plot.

-Who told you this now?
-Appu's father.

There's no problem
with any of those places.

-There isn't?
-There isn't.

Then why did he say that?

Maybe, to avoid snakes.

Are there only
snakes over there?

No. Snakes are everywhere,
but we have to be careful.

Haven't I told you about some people
who come to steal our happiness?

Hmm.

When you went there to

-play, you were happy, right?
-Hmm.

But when they told you not to go,
you got scared, so we became unhappy.

-Hmm.
-Isn't it.

But there is a Gulikan there.

Those are just
stories told to scare us.

No, dad, yesterday I saw
a fireball go through there.

That's the real Gulikan.

Even I've seen this
fireball, my dear.

That's not a Gulikan.

-Then.
-It's just pure science,

the fields here, the water logs

and old forests that are
covered with fallen leaves,

such kind of places,

sort of like a marshy land.

Basically any place that has
flammable gases like methane

you will have such
sightings there.

But they say that the Gulikan
beats people, what about that?

Okay, I'll explain that.

So, when people walk through the fields in
the afternoon, they get sunstroke and fall.

But people here say that
it's the Gulikan who did it

just to scare the kids,

so that they don't go there.

-Oh.
-And some people

keep these stories
in their minds.

When they hear or see something, they get
startled and end up having a heart attack,

blaming it too on Gulikan.

So sad. So, technically,
the Gulikan is innocent, right?

Great, is that what I said?

Eh! Wasn't it?

My dear, I don't have
time for stories now.

I'll see you soon.

So, this was all a story?

Eh?

You will need to mix "Manasamitra
Vatakam" into that medicine and drink it.

My professor said it will bring
some relief for the time being.

We'll go visit him
after 3 months.

Then, the Valiya
Chandanadi oil that I gave,

make sure you
apply it every day.

He prepared it.

Does he have any oil
that stimulates hair growth?

She had so much
hair once upon a time.

-Do you experience hair fall?
-Yes, from the roots.

I have oils,

but just check your thyroid
levels and let me know.

In case there is
a problem there,

I will give you a
medicine to normalise that.

After having that,
I'll recommend an oil.

Do we have to avoid fish
and meat during that time?

-Yes, that's necessary.
-Here, there is someone waiting for you.

Yes, Minna.

Is your dad gone?

-He's gone.
-Speak softly.

Okay, bye.

Where is the rest of your team?

They're probably inside. Cherry, who
did you prescribe that medicine for?

That's for Paru.

Also, today for
our evening stroll,

invite Paru too.

She'll feel very low if she sits in
that closed room the whole day.

Shouldn't we make her happy?

-Yes.
-Yes, come on.

We have the valley in the east,

and the stone pond in the west.

Where do you want to go?

What's' with the east and west?

It means do we go
to the left or right?

Anyway, it's Paru's
day out, let her decide.

So Paru,

is it going to be the
valley or the stone pond?

Paru?

Pond.

As 'Paru' rhymes with
the pond, let's head there

Cherry rhymes with fairy!

That's dumb, it doesn't rhyme
at all. Let's go to the pond.

Cherry, let's not go there,

no one goes there
at this time of the day.

Why is that?

There's a story
behind that pond,

it happened when our
grandma was a child.

On an evening like this, a mother
and daughter went there to take a bath.

When they were done, the mother
couldn't find her daughter there.

She went home to check,

but she wasn't there either.

There was a lot
of crying and panic,

everyone was
searching for the girl.

Someone had a doubt, everyone
got into the pond to search.

They found the girl at the bottom
of the pond, sitting cross-legged.

The person who swam towards
the child claims her eyes were open.

Oh, she was alive?

How is that possible?
She was dead.

He must've felt that because
he was scared or in shock.

After which we had some
issues in our family also.

During a scrying ritual,

they found that a maid hanged herself by
the pond in our grandma's ancestors' era.

They claim it's the maid's spirit
that drowned and killed the little girl.

So there after, no one goes
there for a bath. This is that pond.

What is wrong with Paru,

why did we come here?

This place looks so scary.

Come Minna, let's leave.

Scary place!

Come Malu, let's go.

Why is she bowing down?

Paru.

Paru...

I didn't hang myself...
your people killed me.

Dad.

Minna is exactly
like our mother.

Dad!

What is it, Appu?
Where are the others?

-Paru...
-What happened to Paru?

-Paru is unwell.
-Unwell? Where is she then?

-By the pond?
-The pond?

Oh my God!

Go get my torch.

Lakshmi.

-Minna.
-Malu.

Minna

Malu, Adhi.

Dad, there's Paru.

Kids, where are you?

Paru's here.

-Malu.
-Minna

Paru...

-Adhi.
-Wake up my dear.

Dad...

Ponnu, Malu, Adhi...

Shankar, come quickly,
the kids are all here.

Come dear.

-Dad.
-Minna.

-Where are you my dear?
-Dad!

Dad, Minna's here.

What happened, my dear?

-Sai, is she fine.
-She is fine.

Where's Mithran?

-Dear, where's Mithran?
-I don't know.

Cherry uncle?

Cherry is by the pond.

By the pond?

Sai, just look after them.

Appu, come.

-Dad!
-We'll be back soon.

Mithran.

-I am here.
-Over there.

Cherry uncle.

-I am here.
-Cherry is here.

-Hey, what happened?
-There's nothing more that could happen!

Where are the kids?

They're all with uncle.

What's happening here?

I have no clue. She crushed
me and threw me into the river.

-Come.
-I somehow escaped.

Appu, don't run.

Does it hurt?

Could you not run away?

She was standing where
I was planning to run to.

I had warned you.

What the hell were
you thinking, Mithran?

Taking the kids for a..

Do you really need to include
this sick child for your joy stroll?

Evening walk...

Don't show off your
mother's attitude here

Hon...

I've had it, Lakshmi.

Since this house was handed
over to me, it's been the same.

Nobody cares whether
we live or die here.

It's only because everyone is facing issues
that all agreed to do the scrying ritual.

How many times
had I asked for this?

If I could handle this alone, I
wouldn't have bothered anyone.

Uncle.

Not a word. When your father sold his
dowry and abandoned you and your mother,

my father asked her
to stay here with us,

not because he was rich.

We educated you, didn't we?

In the last 7 or 8 years, have
you bothered to come and visit?

Why would you say that, Rajan?

It's not just you
who took care of him.

We've all helped in
whatever ways we could.

Don't deny that.

Let's not argue because of me,

let's focus on finding
ways to help Paru.

You've just witnessed what
we've been dealing with for a year.

My child has been on
depression medication for months.

Sometimes, her screams make it feel
like her head could explode any minute.

We tried rituals performed by a
priest, hoping for improvement,

but that didn't help.

Later, after performing
the scrying ritual,

the priest suggested another
ritual that could potentially help her.

He knew someone who could do it.

But it's quiet expensive.

Why bring this up now, Lakshmi?

Even if everything falls
apart, no one will care.

Lakshmi, if everyone were
selfish, none of us would be here.

We all agreed for the
well-being of our entire family.

You're not alone in performing
the Theyyam and other rituals,

so let's do this
too along with that.

What are you saying, Sulekha?
Do you think money grows on trees?

First, there was the scrying
ritual, which I agreed to.

Then, I agreed to restore
the Deity idol at Gulikan's Altar

and to light a lamp
daily in the evening

Then the Theyyam ritual
was asked for, and I agreed.

But if you're not feeling well,
shouldn't you consult a doctor?

Can prayers and rituals
really solve this issue?

Have I asked for your help?

Lakshmi, didn't I tell you
not to share this with anyone?

We shouldn't burden anyone.

Our pain,

it's ours alone.

Uncle...

-Uncle.
-Hmm.

Do you believe this will
solve all our problems?

If this is what they believe they
need to do for their peace of mind,

let's just help them with it.

If we all pool in, it
won't cost that much.

Please don't oppose
it, for our Paru's sake.

Then consult with the Priest and arrange
for the person he mentioned to come?

I don't want to
be the killjoy here.

-Good morning.
-Good morning.

Did you walk here? If you'd told me,
I could have organized a ride for you.

My son took the car, and if I had
waited, it would have gotten very late.

Brother, this is the person
the priest recommended,

to do the rituals.

He looks like a wrestler.

Come on, he is a teacher
at Perungudi school.

I've prepared everything that
you have mentioned in the list.

I'd like to freshen up.

Sure, why not?
Please, follow us.

By the time I arrange
everything, it'll be evening.

Oh, alright.

How are you feeling, Parvathy?

I'm fine, just have
a slight headache.

Please sit next to her.

What's going to happen?

I don't know, let's watch.

Here, please keep this there.

Once I perform the ritual to ward off the
evil eye, you can do the ritual as well.

In case it stops, the
mother will have to continue.

Understood?

[Tantric spell]

[Chanting Tantric spell]

All evil spirits and ghosts harming
this planet and the bodies in it,

enter this clay pot and perish.

[Chanting Tantric spell]

All evil spirits and ghosts harming
this planet and the bodies in it,

enter this clay pot and perish.

-Oh no!
-Mom...

Don't worry kids.

Don't be afraid.

Hon, where is she?

-Paru..
-Where is Paru?

Oh no! Hon...

Paru...

Mithran, go upstairs, hurry up.

Dad...

-Sai..
-Ponnu, don't worry.

-Shankar, you also go along.
-Yes uncle.

Sir, is this a bad omen?

We might have to try
something different.

Please light the lamp.

Listen everyone, don't
get scared, I'm right here.

What is it Cherry?

Come here, I have got just
the thing for this. Now hold this.

Shankar.

Appu, come.

Sir, could you also
join them upstairs?

Don't worry... don't get scared.

What was that sound?

I will check downstairs.

Appu, careful.

Paru, my dear.

Uncle, Shankar, Paru is
here in my room, come here.

So you can speak.

Had you made
some noise that day,

your Mom wouldn't
have died that day.

Didn't you get your Mom killed?

Mithran, Paru is here.
Call everyone here.

[Chanting Tantric spell]

Hold this.

Walk.

[Chanting Tantric spell]

Sit.

Give it.

By the power of
the Holy Trinity,

we hail all the spirits, break all your
chains and bondage and assemble,

all deity's from earth
and hell assemble,

all deity's from
heaven assemble...

...and never ever return back
and perish deep down in hell.

You must leave.

You must leave this body.

Won't you leave?

I won't!

You must leave
and enter this pot.

You must perish in this pot.

You must swear by
this lamp and leave.

No, I won't!

Place this lamp there.

The parents, please come
and sit by your daughter.

Repeat after me.

-I am leaving.
-I am leaving.

-I swear by gold and light,
-I swear by gold and light,

-as long there is earth and sky,
-as long there is earth and sky,

-and even a strand of grass,
-and even a strand of grass,

-I will leave this family,
-I will leave this family,

-this body,
-this body,

-this land,
-this land,

-this house,
-this house,

-the people,
-the people,

I swear that the Arukola
hurting this body is leaving.

I swear that the Arukola
hurting this body is leaving...

Blow in with all your strength.

My dear!

We need to get rid of
this in the river soon.

Only after that, we can
leave as soon as we return.

-Okay.
-Here.

Never mind that. Why
don't you pack all this?

Can someone help?

Please bless me.

Just hold this.

-Malu, need the toilet? I'll take you.
-No.

-Uncle, just collect it.
-Sure.

-Need to keep my enthusiasm in check.
-Here.

Oh no!

I have to start the
jeep. I completely forgot.

Rajan.

Can someone please hold this?

Give it to me.

Dad.

Where are you going?

I am going to the river bank.

To the river?

-May I also come?
-Yes.

Minna, no need to add to
what's already happened.

What's wrong with you, Nimisha?

Do you believe
there's a ghost in this?

In case there is,

let her watch when it
being float this in the river.

That'll convince her
there's nothing more to it.

Come dear.

-What happened, uncle?
-I don't know.

It's stalling.

Rajan, is the fuel over?

No, I had filled fuel.

Brother, it's not...

What shall we do now?

Let's try to push start it.

Okay, let's try that.

Mithran, try pushing it.

-Stay there, my dear.
-Hmm.

I will also help you push.

Let's try to push.

Come on Uncle.

Push harder.

Sai, give us a hand.

Hmm.

I will also help.

Let's all push.

Push, push.

Hold this, my dear.

Let dad help them push.

Arukola!

I am going to float it away.

Everyone, turn away.

No matter what you
hear, don't look back.

I'll come back over there.

No one needs to be scared.
Everyone, turn around.

-Dad.
-Yeah.

Why did he ask
us to turn around?

Because there's nothing
worth seeing in that pot.

That's all. Uncle will
now set that pot afloat.

Uncle has floated it away.

Is it done, sir? Shall we leave?

What's on your mind?

-I'm just not getting any satisfaction.
-Ugh, satisfaction!

Sir,

what was inside the pot?

I'm not sure if you'll
be able to understand.

It was a troublesome spirit
that possessed Paru's body.

This troublesome spirit
was a serious matter,

she had been targeting
your family for ages.

She was a cunning 'Arukola'.

'Arukola'?

That's what we call them.

If maidens aged 17 or
18 die an unnatural death

and if their last rites are
not done or done improperly,

they transform into
a negative energy.

We call them 'Arukola'.

Whatever. So it's gone, yeah?

Shall we leave?

Uncle, let's go.

Let's go.

Thankfully, that went smoothly.

Yeah, now we can
smoothly push the jeep!

Why are they all
standing outside?

That's exactly what
I'm wondering too.

Why are they all
standing outside?

Come dear.

Lakshmi. What happened?

Paru...

What happened to her?

-Paru.
-What happened to her?

A short while after you left, that
spirit possessed Paru's body again.

Guess we're giving those
rituals another shot, huh?

-Well...
-I knew it!

-Please don't.
-Eh?

Sulekha, don't
you realize by now?

What we've inherited isn't
just this manor and land,

but also some lunacy, stupidity,

and topped with arrogance.

Mental issues have haunted
our family for generations.

Mom's given us
countless examples.

There are cases we know about,

Sai's mom, Shoba
and Shankar's mom,

and now Paru.

Somehow, I escaped unaffected.

But let me be clear,

I won't spend another
penny on this exorcism circus.

And I won't let
anyone else either.

I'll support you if you
want to go to a hospital.

But if you bring up any of this
nonsense, you'll see my true colors.

I couldn't care less
about any 'Arukola.'

Hey...

Your true colours!

I had settled your
score long ago!

Nimisha.

-Mom.
-Malu.

[Reciting Chants]

So, are we all heading
to the hospital or what?

I admit I made a mistake,

and I'll make it right.

Don't worry about my fees.
In fact, I don't even want it.

But decide among
yourselves and let me know.

I'll come on a nearby
date to perform the rituals.

I'll hand you folks some blessed wristbands
to keep those spirits at bay until then.

Those with faith can wear it.

It offers protection for
about a week, at most.

Look Dad.

Wearing on both hands
might give two weeks.

Sir, wear 1 on this hand
too. Might add an extra week.

-Got one there.
-Different purpose.

-One for this hand too.
-This is enough.

-It's just a thread,
won't hurt his wallet.

Aren't you interested
in the thread?

Nope.

When we're confident in ourselves,
nothing else can trouble us.

You don't need the thread,

but do keep that
confidence in yourself.

Manoj, let's go.

One more thing,

if that spirit isn't
within any of you,

rest assured

it might still linger
in this manor

or on these premises.

Kids, avoid going out alone.

Come, let's leave.

-Come with me.
-Hmm.

Dad, that pot broke
because of me.

What?

When the Jeep shook,
the pot you gave me...

it broke.

That's alright. Don't worry.

But dad, didn't the ghost
escape because the pot broke?

Ghost? There's nothing
like that. It's just a disease.

It's a hereditary disease
that runs in our family.

So, what about
Mom and the aunties?

That was due to mass hysteria.

How can I make you
understand, my dear?

When you see a person vomiting,
you also feel the tendency to vomit too.

-Hmm.
-Exactly like that.

These are just in our minds.

-Is Mom okay?
-She's absolutely fine.

Did you talk about
this with Mom?

-No.
-Great.

You need to promise
me something, my dear.

Sure, what is it?

You shouldn't
mention this to anyone,

especially Mom.

Why's that?

Didn't you hear what Uncle said?

Dad can't afford to spend
any more money on this.

That's the reason.

So, is that a promise?

Promise.

-And then.

And then the ghost emerged
from the pot and sat opposite me.

And then it said,
'Shh, be quiet.'

So, Minna, you
did see that spirit?

Yeah, Cherry.

What did the spirit look like?

I didn't see it directly.

Then?

-I felt its presence.
-Oh, you felt its presence!

It's true, Cherry.

See, we are all sitting here.

Now, if something
enters through that door..

Now we all know something
came through that door.

And then, the ting—uh,
thing—said 'Boom' and...

In times like this, remember
Grandma's teachings.

[Struggles reciting prayer]

"Arjunan, Phalgunan, Parthan..."

-What about the rest?
-I don't remember the rest.

But remember one thing, no matter
what happens, don't look back. Now, run!

"Arjunan, Phalgunan,
Parthan..." Don't look back.

"Arjunan, Phalgunan,
Parthan..." Don't look back.

Now, run!

-I will carry Malu.

What was that?

It was just the wind, you scaredy-cat.
You scared everyone for no reason.

I told you it was
nothing earlier.

-I just want her to sleep peacefully.
-Who's crying?

That's all we've been
praying for, for over a year.

That's my mom.

She starts crying suddenly
in the middle of the night.

Didn't you hear it tonight? It sounded
like someone else crying, not her.

I was really hopeful that everything
would work out this time around, Nimisha.

This was my final ray of hope.

And nothing worked out.

Lakshmi aunty, please don't cry.

Now, get up and please
have something to eat.

Don't worry Lakshmi.

Everything's gonna
be fine. We're all here.

Minna, let's all go to the porch.
There's a nice breeze there.

Come, let's go.

Remember what the uncle
who performed the ritual said?

Don't go out alone.

I won't.

Mithran, where are you
going with the kids at this hour?

We're not leaving, we'll stay
here. There's no need to be scared.

I'm only scared of you.

What else do I have
to be scared of?

Judgmental jerk of an uncle.

Come, sit down.

Minna, what's the matter?

I should have been more careful.

It's my fault the pot broke,

and Paru ended
up like this again.

Minna, don't worry
about it. It's alright.

Do you remember what
that bearded uncle said?

That spirit is lingering around in
this manor or on these premises.

We're going to find that spirit,

and then we'll report it
to the magical grandpa.

I'll take care of that.

Then the magical uncle
will return and perform the

rituals once more to
rid us of the spirit again.

So simple!

That spirit is wandering
around here somewhere.

It might be inside someone's
body, could be your dad's, his dad's,

or even your dad's.

It might be in someone's
body, and we need to find...

Aren't you all sleeping?

They will be coming soon.

Has he ever asked
questions like this before?

No.

So we need to be suspicious. We
should consider suspecting your dad too.

I deduce that it might have
possessed someone here.

Anyway, we're going to find
that spirit and drive it away. Okay?

We are going to find that sport.

Adhi, it's a spirit.

Yes, it's a spirit.

Spirit.

Everyone's gone
in, let's join them.

-Yeah.
-Why are we sitting out here?

-Let's go.
-Okay.

I hope to sleep
peacefully at least tonight.

Get in.

What was that?

What happened Cherry?

The other day when
I fell into the pond.

I had a dream about the child
who had drowned in the pond.

-I saw that kid again today.
-Oh my God!

Cherry, what's this?
Why is the bed wet?

Oh, so you got scared
and peed on the bed.

Yuck.

Hey, it was just water
that dripped from the kid.

-I didn't...
-Yeah, right!

All of you, go back to sleep.

Tomorrow is going to be
a busy day. Now, get going

What are you looking at?

-Minna, let's sleep.
-Okay Malu.

This, Cherry, is just too much.

Could he be right?

Nope, this isn't my pee.

Will put the blame on Minna.

Oh, he stepped on an ant
hill and got bitten by ants.

Oh, he is on a call.

Come, Ponnu.

You're free to go with people
who provide you emotional support.

Leave me and the kids out of it.

Perhaps as a husband,
I had my limitations.

Why don't we give it a try?

If the spirit isn't in
anyone's body, then...

Like I said, this
spirit is quite clever.

So, the spirit isn't going to come
out in the open waiting to be caught.

This is like a serious
game of hide and seek.

If we persist in
our foolishness,

the spirit will prevail,
and we will fail.

We need to take
this more seriously.

The spirit might be hiding
where we least expect it to be.

Because this spirit is
incredibly clever, you know.

So, nobody should be exempt.

Even though I'm the one saying this,
the spirit could've possessed my body.

You should doubt me too.

Only then can we
win this game, okay?

Okay Cherry.

Got it.

Got it? Now, all of you
go and have dinner.

I'm busy now.

-Come on, Malu, let's have dinner.
-Hey, that includes you too.

-Hurry up.

Hello Jincy.

Mithran, come on, dinner's ready

Ugh, dinner time.

I will call you back later, bye.

Appu.

Hmm.

What happened?

I saw the kid that
drowned in the pond.

Eh!

Over there, she is
under the blanket.

Oh no, that was Cherry.

Here you go.

Ponnu, Malu, stay away
from the fields, alright?

Something is wrong somewhere.

Yeah, something
is terribly wrong.

We've checked everyone here,
abut still couldn't find that spirit.

Cherry got a beating too.

Don't sweat it, Minna. Uncle
Cherry will forgive you for that.

Wait, aren't you the
one who smacked him?

♪ Left and Right. ♪

♪ Marching like an elephant. ♪

And stop.

Ponnu, who walks like that?

The scarecrow.

Over there.

Can scarecrows walk?

That scarecrow walks,
and so does this scarecrow.

Quit kidding Ponnu. How
can a scarecrow walk?

Look, like this.

Minna,

I think he imagined it.

See, it just turned around.

Eh!

Appu, Aadhi,

when we arrived,

wasn't its head facing left?

Now, it's facing right.

I told you so.

Let's go check it out.

Please don't go.

I didn't hang up. I got a whack
on the head, no cuts, just a lump.

No matter what, I won't disconnect
your call. Those kids are wild.

-Cherry.
-I'm doing my best to

steer clear of them...

Cherry, can you come here?

Please Cherry. It's urgent.

Hold on,

I'll hang up and call you
back. It's a medical emergency.

-Cherry!
-What?

Ponnu insists that the
scarecrow walks. He wouldn't lie.

Let the scarecrow walk, sleep, or watch
a movie. Why are you bothering me?

Cherry, the spirit is in the
scarecrow, we found out.

That spirit, my foot.

I lost my mind after
yesterday's beating.

Now, I have exams coming up. Please, don't
involve me in your childish games, okay?

Hi, Jincy.

Don't mimic all that.
Forget the name Jincy.

What do you want now?

Just to check out the
scarecrow, right? Come.

We're not coming.

Dad will scold us.

Well then, Cherry will go alone.

♪ Just don't tell anyone
about my secret romance. ♪

He's so brave.

I can't even romance
peacefully because of these kids.

Why's that spirit standing out in the
scorching sun when there's this huge house?

What if the spirit is actually in the
scarecrow? What will happen to Cherry?

He's so brave, nothing
will happen to him.

Stupid spirit. So, folks have to
come up here just to get spooked?

No movements.
There's no spirit here.

The scarecrow is full of
hay, it's completely lifeless.

Run!

Let those annoying
kids get lost.

There's something
different about this.

Is it facing the other way?

I think my head
injury's acting up.

Even then, there's
something different.

Let me take a selfie,

we'll find out what it's
doing behind my back.

A cameraman never dies!

Arjunan, Phalgunan, Parthan...
Don't turn around and look.

Could that scarecrow
have snatched Cherry?

Snatched by the scarecrow!

What happened Cherry?

Phew, that was close!

The scarecrow has
entered the grounds.

What, the scarecrow
has entered the grounds!

I told you, Cherry. The
scarecrow is possessed.

I am so scared.

Cherry, are you okay?

I'm not okay.

How did the spirit manage
to possess the scarecrow?

I can't comprehend that.

What do we do now?

How about we pour some
fuel on it and set it on fire?

Who'll do it?

-Cherry.
-Huh!

-Yes, Cherry will do it.
-Who, me?

Cherry, you can do it.

"You can do it",
yeah right! I can't do it.

You guys can bomb it, burn
it, do whatever, but please

leave me out of this. I
want to get out of here alive.

You guys don't do anything.

I'll do it.

I've had enough.

-Hey Appu.
-Hmm.

We'll call that
magician grandpa,

let him do whatever he wants.

At least now we know
where the spirit is hiding.

Alright?

-Arukola.
-Run.

Ponnu, hurry up!

What was that?

Run!

Wait for me.

Hey Minna.

-Cherry...
-Minna...

Minna...

-Cherry.
-Minna, don't be afraid.

Fringed rues.

Cherry... Dad...

Ponnu, come fast.

Minna, hurry, go home.

Dad!

Shankar, please,
hurry, just hold him

What happened, Ponnu?

What happened to my son?

Nothing to worry.

Rajan, help him in.

-Aunty, you get in too.
-Why don't you also come?

It's alright my dear,
nothing to worry.

What happened?

Will someone say something?

Where are both the Uncles?

Where did the jeep go?

Did something happen to Paru?

Please, say something.

The kids were playing
outside, and Ponnu fell down.

They took him to the hospital.

What happened to Ponnu?

Aunty, what's happening?

Did Ponnu get into an accident?

I don't know, dear.

His face was covered in blood.

Minna, tell me what happened.

The scarecrow is
possessed by the spirit,

and it was chasing us.

Cherry chased it away,

but Ponnu fell down.

Bro...

-You...
-Dad!

I've told you a million times,
leave my daughter alone.

His ghosts and
goblins and nonsense.

Aren't you a grown man?

Aren't you a doctor?

-Don't you dare...
-Hon...

What on earth are you doing?

Dad, please let go!

Nimisha, enough of
priests and exorcisms.

We're leaving
right now. Go pack.

I don't want to
see Minna cry ever.

Come.

Nimisha, just pack all
these things, don't delay.

I'll do it, just sit
down for 5 minutes.

Not even a minute.

This is why I avoid
this damn place.

Let Ponnu and uncle get back.

Come here, sit.

What happened?

I've grown up hearing
all sorts of things,

ghosts, goblins, demons,
spirits, you name it!

A whole list of fears
to terrify any child.

If you don't pray, if you
venture out in the dark, if you

go to the fields in the
afternoon, if you go to the attic...

Terrible and countless things
to suffocate a child with fear.

Nimisha, let's get out of this
place. This place killed my mother.

My mother didn't just die, she
was killed, and I was also involved.

Hon!

Did you catch what Paru said
when she dashed in here that day?

No.

Appu reminds me of myself.

I was probably a year
or two older than him.

One afternoon, after
we finished playing,

we all came back and
dozed off here in this room.

Mithran was just a baby then.

I slept until evening.

When I woke up, the room
was deserted, I was all by myself.

As I opened my eyes, I felt
these things standing in a row.

I cried out loudly,
but no one heard me.

I closed my eyes and ran.

I got hurt falling from the steps but
somehow managed to reach downstairs.

Everyone was in the hall,

I was too scared, and
I had wet my pants.

I couldn't go near them because
I knew they'd make fun of me.

All I wanted was
to see my mother.

My mother suffered
from headaches,

just like Paru.

I reached the well without
anyone noticing me,

and there stood my mother.

She knew countless ways to
make me smile when I cried.

♪ My sweet child,
why do you cry? ♪

♪ Why don't you mesmerize
with that lovely smile of yours? ♪

♪ If you don't say why, ♪

♪ My heart will
melt like butter. ♪

♪ You are my world, and
this whole world is yours. ♪

♪ My sweet child,
why do you cry? ♪

♪ Why don't you mesmerize
with that lovely smile of yours? ♪

Yet that day, my mother's
song didn't console me.

I froze and stood there,
and she could sense it.

She used to make a
peculiar sound with the well,

when the bucket hit the water, it made
a hollow splash sound, like thunder.

Whenever I heard it, all
my worries disappeared.

Suddenly, it felt like her
arms and legs were tightly held.

She clutched the rope firmly.

Suddenly, she plunged into the
well, as if someone had thrown her in.

I heard the same sound she used
to make in the water to cheer me up,

but much louder.

At that moment, I couldn't
speak, I couldn't cry or shout.

I stood there,
trembling with fear.

Since everyone was in the hall,
nobody came for a long while.

By the time I finally managed to
cry out loud, a lot of time had passed,

and my uncles came
and pulled my mother out.

My mother was no more.

It felt like my throat was
being squeezed by someone,

but it was no one else but me.

Just me and my fears.

It took me a while
to realize that.

I don't want to pass on any of those
fears that were imposed on me, to Minna.

I don't want my daughter
to become like me.

Let's go, Nimmi.

Let's get out of here.

-Ponnu, take it slow.
-Shankar, lemme help.

Just hold him and help
him out, his leg is twisted.

Uncle, hold him firm.

No, don't...

Is he okay?

No fractures, luckily.

-Appu, please step aside.
-Be careful with the stairs.

Ponnu, how did you fall?

It was merely a small
cut, but it frightened her.

Hmm.

I wanted to call you to ask
if you reached Bangalore.

I heard you were in
a hurry to return there.

Nimisha called me.

Hey, come walk with me.

I was feeling tense
thinking about Minna, Uncle.

I get it, Sai.

Our kids mean the world to us.

Everyone keeps asking why
I don't swing by here more.

Ponnu's got this
special school thing,

and once we're there, we just get
stuck there, is usually how I brush it off.

Honestly, we ditched his
clowning class to be here now.

And when we finally make it,

it's all this talk about the family being
cursed, nonsensical things about Ponnu.

Neither he nor I
need to hear that.

He is the center of my universe.

We'd been hoping and
praying for him for ages.

He's our answered prayer, the
reason I keep pushing forward.

Seeing him in that state
today was heartbreaking.

I even considered going straight
back to Trivandrum from the hospital.

But I held back for
Rajan and Lakshmi.

Rajan cried a
lot at the hospital.

He's usually tough as nails,

but he's completely
shattered worrying about Paru.

We've gotta stick around
for them, at least for a bit.

We'll leave the day after tomorrow,
and then they'll be alone once again.

Let this Theyyam
ritual conclude.

Stay for two more days,

and then we'll leave
the day after tomorrow.

Among the 8 serpent gods of Ashta Nagas,
Gulikan holds the position of the 7th.

Gulikan is present everywhere,
safeguarding both our lives and our land.

Each person is believed to have a
Gulikan assigned to protect them.

Gulikan is thought
to play a pivotal role in

determining the ups and
downs in an individual's life.

He is perceived as easily
provoked yet easily pleased,

Our Gulikan is a deity granted the
ability to travel anywhere at any time.

Sir, I have a recurring
dream about a child,

with water dripping down.

Is it a small child?

It's a small girl, but her presence
feels persistent and lingering.

It could be the spirit
of a stillborn child.

Sir, but do you have any idea
why this dream keeps coming back?

Some of these things are
like part of nature, you know?

Did it attack you or
anything like that?

-No.
-We'll figure it out.

Have you seen that scarecrow?

-No, did you, Minna?
-No.

Cherry scared it off that day.

Gulikan is here. Come, Malu.

♪ Burning fire torch,
blazing fire torch! ♪

Dad...

Don't worry, my dear.
He's just a prankster.

Okay?

Don't you want to
pursue higher studies?

Yes.

You'll excel in psychology,
my dear Mithran.

Dad...

Nothing.

Minna, it's okay.

Minna.

Who are you?

By the way,

do you know who I am?

Then tell me,

who am I?

Say it.

Gu...

Gu... Gulikan.

Gulikan.

Don't you cry, my child.

Gulikan loves kids.

I am just running around to
playfully touch you. Don't be afraid.

With Gulikan around,
who could scare you?

Who's scaring you? Tell Gulikan.

Who's scaring you?

Tell me.

Oh, is that it?

Now, Gulikan has
something to say.

So, Gulikan bids you farewell.

What did Gulikan
tell you, my dear?

Oh, that's a secret.

Don't say it then.

Will you please tell me?

It's getting late, everyone,
come and have lunch.

Come, let's have lunch.

-Come dear.
-Yeah mom.

Appu, come quickly.
Bring Minna along too.

-Aren't you coming, dear?
-Yes.

What did he tell you?

Oh, that I can't say.

Come on, Minna, tell
us. What did it tell you?

I'm not allowed to say that.

Please, Minna, tell us.

No, I won't.

Shh..

♪ Burning fire torch,
blazing fire torch! ♪

♪ The fire that adorned
the God's head, ♪

♪ The fire that
the God carried. ♪

♪ The fire that glowed
around the Goddess's head, ♪

♪ The fire that set the
demigods and demons running. ♪

♪ The fire that raced
through the skies, ♪

♪ The fire that burned
forests to the ground. ♪

♪ The fire that
pleases the Gods. ♪

♪ The fire that
comes to the rescue. ♪

♪ The fire that protects
to the end of times. ♪

♪ The fire that was lit
on Hanuman's tail. ♪

♪ The fire that burned
Lanka to the ground. ♪

♪ The fire that burned
trees to the ground. ♪

♪ The fire that burns
in front of your eyes. ♪

♪ The fire that maintains
the balance of nature. ♪

♪ Burning fire torch,
blazing fire torch! ♪

♪ Burning fire torch,
blazing fire torch! ♪

What happened?

I had a disturbing nightmare.

Are you okay, hon?

Where's Minna?

She should be in Mithran's room.

Mithran... Mithran...

What happened bro?

Where's Minna?

Minna... She was right here.

Minna.

Minna...

Minna.

Go check at the barn.

I will search the grounds.

Minna...

Minna.

I checked the entire field,
but she's nowhere to be seen.

Did you check by the pool?

-Appu's gone, I'll follow.
-I am coming too.

Minna...

Minna..

-In the southern corner of the plot.
-Where?

Over here.

Minna.

My dear...

-My dear.
-Minna.

Wake up, my dear.

Lift her up.

Hurry up.

Minna, wake up, my dear.

Minna.

Look over there.

-How did this happen?
-Ahh!

Let's go check on Minna.

Oh no, what happened?

What happened, Nimisha?

-Aunty.
-Wake up, my dear.

Oh no, what happened to her?

Sai, give her water.

Bro, stand there and rub
her other hand like this too.

Uncle, please
take off her shoes.

Hon...

Help me lift her up.

Minna, my dear.

My dear.

Take some rest for a while,
everything's going to be fine.

What happened there?

There's nothing to worry about.

We can take her to the
hospital, but no need to worry.

No one understood what
had happened to Minna,

she never told anyone
what really happened.

Thank you Mithran.

Don't worry, my dear.

How did the scarecrow
wind up in that state?

It seems as though someone
exploded it with firecrackers.

That was a nice idea.

Wait, Appu, are you
telling us this just now?

It completely slipped my mind.

Minna, spill it.

Minna, you definitely
pulled off some stunt.

Didn't you ask me earlier
what Gulikan had told me?

Gulikan had told me,

"If you bring him my way,

I'll ensure he's
removed from this land."

Wow, how absolutely
brilliant. And then?

And then, when Gulikan
showed up like a blazing fireball,

I hopped to the side.

So, the scarecrow ended up
stuck right in front of Gulikan.

Then, Gulikan transformed into this
colossal snake, I mean, as big as a tree.

It kept flicking its gaze
between me and the scarecrow,

and then, poof! It just gulped
down the scarecrow in a flash.

Consumed by light. Great!

Oh, it's all true, Cherry.

I never said otherwise.

Cherry, but you
didn't believe me.

I do believe you.

Fine?

See you soon.

What a trip!

Deity idol restoration,
Theyyam, occult...

Oh my God!

But, I feel happy
when I see Paru.

Honey, didn't you notice the
darkness has vanished from her face?

I believe everything's going to
turn out fine, just like the priest said.

Honey, why are you so silent?

Hon...

Didn't you feel the same way?

Hmm.

You can't trust everything
Minna and Cherry say.

They're just like Grandma,

always spinning stories

and exaggerating everything.

They even claimed to have
seen the scarecrow running!

But, I must admit,

it was quite fun
when they were here.

I doubt they'll ever come back.

Appu, I'll be by your
side from now on.

Where's your home?

It's nearby.

Appu...