Boothalam (2017)
Boothalam is a 2017 Tamil-language psychological horror film directed by Rahul Sadasivan. The film stars Shane Nigam as Vinu and Revathi as Asha, a mother and son grappling with grief after a family death. Set in a traditional Kerala house, the story follows their descent into paranoia as they experience unexplained phenomena. The film deliberately blurs the boundary between supernatural haunting and mental illness. It received critical acclaim for its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and ambiguous narrative. Boothalam was released on Sony LIV and became a notable entry in regional psychological horror cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2017
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 45m 0
Storyline
After losing her husband, Asha and her son Vinu struggle to cope in their old family home. Strange events begin to plague them, from footsteps in empty hallways to a ghostly woman in white. As their sanity unravels, they must decide whether the threat is real or a product of their grief.
“The ghost is not in the house”
