Chathur Mukham

The story takes place in contemporary times, with smartphones, online shopping and social media playing key roles. The characters operate in a tech-driven environment where daily life blends with supernatural intrigue. The pace and stakes align with modern life in Kerala.

Set in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, the film unfolds across urban streets and local temples. The city’s blend of tech-savvy youth and traditional neighborhoods anchors the mystery surrounding the cursed phone. The setting reflects a modern Kerala where education, family, and street-level commerce intersect.

🔮 Tech–Spirit Clash

Modern gadgets become portals for a malevolent force when a supposedly ordinary phone is connected to a deadly curse. The film juxtaposes rational scientific problem-solving with supernatural fear, forcing characters to question what they can explain. Attempts to contain the energy with a Faraday cage and other anti-ghost tech blur the lines between science and superstition. The theme explores how digital life can expose vulnerabilities beyond the physical world.

⏳ Countdown & Mortality

The central tension comes from a 21-day countdown attached to the phone's victims and reflected in the selfie countdown. Time pressure heightens risk-taking and moral choices. Characters sprint to assemble a containment solution before the timer runs out.

🎓 Education & Independence

Thejaswini's pursuit of education and financial independence is contrasted with the dangers of a tech-driven society. Her resolve to improve her life drives her to confront the peril of the cursed device. The story uses family support and education as a counterweight to superstition and fear.