Chathur Mukham

Chathur Mukham

Year: 2021

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Malayalam

Directors: Ranjeet Kamala Sankar, Salil V

Echo Score: 70
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An ambitious young woman faces a supernatural force through technology. Will she be able to survive the onslaught and solve this unheard phenomenon?

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1

Antony seeks Clement's help

Antony arrives at Clement's home and explains a mysterious, life-threatening phenomenon connected to a new phone. Over tea, they discuss the possibility that the phone may be more than a tech gadget. Clement agrees to hear Antony out and considers a non-traditional approach.

Present day Clement's home, Kerala
2

Thejaswini's life in Thiruvananthapuram

Thejaswini is described as a social media addict who runs a CCTV solutions business with Antony in Thiruvananthapuram. She believes education and financial stability are crucial for girls. The background sets up her vulnerability to the coming mystery tied to the new phone.

Before the events of the phone Thiruvananthapuram
3

Mudiyattam ritual accident

During a temple mudiyattam ritual, an accident renders Thejaswini's smartphone useless. The incident makes her more dependent on her devices and sparks the search for a replacement. The disruption foreshadows the arrival of the Liza phone.

Ritual day Temple during mudiyattam ritual
4

The Liza phone arrives

Thejaswini discovers an unheard-of brand called Liza on a reseller site, attracted by its low price and a free gift. She orders it and receives the courier delivery at home. The new phone promises novelty but foreshadows danger.

Soon after purchase Thejaswini's home
5

Unnatural events begin

Shortly after the phone arrives, inexplicable events disrupt Thejaswini's work and health. She tries to discard the device, but it seems to pull her back with greater force. The mystery deepens as the phone's influence becomes impossible to ignore.

Days after delivery Thejaswini's home and work space
6

The countdown: 21 days to live

Thejaswini and Antony learn that those who own the phone are given a limited lifespan, counted in a selfie photo. The number of days drops dramatically, from 15 to 4 for Thejaswini, signaling a deadly clock. They suspect a malevolent spirit tied to Adarsh Paul behind the device.

Countdown begins Home and CCTV office, Thiruvananthapuram
7

Consultation with Clement and Ramachandran

Clement, shaken by the events, is advised by his friend Ramachandran to drop ego and approach the problem openly. They consider unconventional solutions that blend science with the supernatural. The team resolves to pursue a radical containment plan.

Following the phone's powers manifest Clement's home
8

First containment attempt: oven Faraday test

They experiment with trapping negative energy in a Faraday setup using a kitchen oven. The attempt temporarily slows the countdown, nudging the selfie number from 1 to 2 by keeping the energy contained for a day. The test proves the principle but also signals that a larger solution is needed.

One-day containment attempt Clement's lab / kitchen
9

Illicit Faraday cage construction

Realizing the oven isn't enough, the team sources funds to build a large Faraday cage outside official channels. They incur high costs to avert a fatal deadline for Thejaswini. The sense of danger grows as they move closer to the final containment.

Days after initial test Illicit workshop / covert facility
10

Journey to activate the cage

With the cage or device nearing completion, the trio embarks on a perilous journey to activate the machine. Thejaswini and Antony confront threats and fatigue as they push toward a risky breakthrough. The tension peaks as time runs short.

Final days before activation Various locations leading to the cage site
11

Activation and relief

Antony manages to turn on the Faraday cage, and Thejaswini begins to recover from the malevolent influence. The cage seems to cut off the spirit's power over them, allowing the two to return home with renewed hope. The solution finally appears within reach.

Moment of activation Faraday cage facility
12

Cliffhanger and aftermath

Back home, the group revisits the investigator's words and the fate of Adarsh. The camera lingers on Adarsh trapped in the lab he burned, suggesting the energy may persist in new forms. A computer loading the Liza phone contents hums to life, and a keyboard activates with a mysterious Enter command, leaving the ending unresolved.

After activation Lab and computer room

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:25

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