Airaa

Set in contemporary times, the film blends present-day technology with traditional beliefs. The plot weaves social media and online videos into the haunting and investigation, while hospital visits, funerals, and urban life frame the characters’ everyday reality.

The action unfolds across urban Indian spaces and intimate family environments. Chennai serves as a key backdrop for Amudhan’s investigations and Bhavani’s memories, while New Delhi scenes reflect long-distance connections and opportunities. Key locales include a haunted family house, a hospital, a funeral, and various streets where the ghostly events play out, grounding the supernatural in real places.

💔 Trauma & Revenge

Bhavani’s traumatic past and social ostracism drive her to violent acts as a response to abuse. Yamuna’s attempt to intervene exposes the cycle of pain passed through generations. The theme examines how personal history shapes violent consequences and whether mercy can break the cycle.

👻 Supernatural & Consequence

Ghosts function as mirrors for guilt, accountability, and forgiveness. Possession and hauntings push characters to confront painful histories and hidden truths. The narrative asks whether supernatural interruptions reveal justice or merely complicate it.

🎭 Societal Pressure

Bhavani’s life is molded by gendered violence, colorism, and communal judgment. Family dynamics and cultural norms shape choices and fate as much as any ghostly force. The film critiques patriarchy and the stigma that can drive victims to seek desperate, tragic outcomes.