Manichitrathazhu (1993)
Manichitrathazhu is streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
The verdict
Manichitrathazhu lands among the stronger Malayalam films on offer right now. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 94 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 169 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In India you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
Should you spend 2h 49m on it?
2h 49m of Malayalam horror, leaning comedy, fine for the whole family. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather wait for a consensus. Only 94 ratings in so far
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 49m
- you're after something harder. It's rated U
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 94 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
A young couple, Ganga and Nakulan, arrives at the ancestral home called Madampalli of the latter. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, Nakulan's uncle Thampi objects to the couple's idea of moving into the allegedly haunted mansion, which Nakulan ignores. The couple moves in anyway following which seemingly supernatural events begin to happen.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 49m — long |
| Watch with family? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Horror / Comedy |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Fazil
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
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