The film revolves around a young boy named Kuttichathan, who is believed to have supernatural powers. The story takes a dark turn when the boy goes missing, and the people around him begin to experience strange and terrifying events. As the mystery deepens, the film explores themes of fear, superstition, and the blurred lines between reality and myth.

It revolutionized Indian cinematography and blew the minds of audiences in the 1980s.

: Navodaya Studio didn't just make a movie; they had to upgrade the infrastructure of the theaters themselves. Projectors were fitted with special lenses, and silver-coated screens were often used to ensure the polarized light reflected correctly for viewers wearing the now-iconic 3D glasses.