Matinee

Set in contemporary times, the story unfolds in a present-day milieu that blends modern life with traditional Indian settings. Characters move between a luxurious residence, an auto ride, and spiritual spaces like an ashram, grounding the haunting in a current era. The timeframe keeps the events relatable while heightening the stakes of the supernatural occurrences.

An old, opulent mansion that serves as the film’s central setting. The property is believed to be haunted, with eerie anklet sounds and unexplained phenomena echoing through its corridors. Its grandeur contrasts with the supernatural events, turning wealth into a trap for those drawn to it.

💔 Love & Betrayal

Arun’s lingering love for Akshara drives the haunting and frames the ghost’s actions. The confession and unresolved tension reveal how love can become possession beyond the grave. Akshara’s responses, including a claim that she cannot leave him, complicate the moral landscape of the story.

👻 Haunting

The mansion itself acts as a character, its doors, sounds, and apparitions driving fear and mystery. Haunting sounds — like anklets and shifting noises — reveal hidden truths and intensify the emotional stakes. Arun’s presence becomes tangible to the living, turning the house into a venue for revelation and closure.

💰 Greed

A group of Arun’s friends plans to loot the property, motivated by greed and the lure of real estate. Their selfish scheme triggers a chain of supernatural disturbances that expose their true natures. The haunting punishes greed and forces them to confront their choices.

🔎 Truth

As revelations unfold, a friend accuses Akshara of feigning love for money, a truth hinted at by an ashramam. The film probes appearances versus reality and the consequences of deceit. The living characters must decide who deserves the house and who deserves the truth.