Pretham 2

Pretham 2

Year: 2018

Runtime: 132 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Ranjith Sankar

ComedyHorror

Five strangers, connected through online forums, venture to an old mansion to film a short movie. While attempting to capture paranormal events, they find themselves experiencing unsettling and inexplicable occurrences, leading to a frightening ordeal that tests their courage and challenges their understanding of the supernatural.

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Timeline & Setting – Pretham 2 (2018)

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Location

Mangalassery Mana

Mangalassery Mana is an old mansion that features in many Malayalam films and serves as the central setting for the gathering. Its creaking corridors and dim rooms provide the mood for the overnight stay and the ensuing paranormal activities. The site is a notable tourist destination for cinephiles, known for its film history and atmospheric architecture. In Pretham 2, it becomes the stage where the boundary between living and dead is tested.

🏚️ Old mansion 👻 Paranormal hotspot 🎬 Film shooting location

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:35

Main Characters – Pretham 2 (2018)

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John Don Bosco (Jayasurya)

A sharp mentalist and neighbour who becomes central to the haunting investigation. He uses psychological tricks and keen observation to peel back layers of deception surrounding the online group and the paranormal events. His persistence drives the search for truth, culminating in the unmasking of the culprit.

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Meera Anwar (Muthumani Somasundaran)

A police cyber cell officer who assists John in online sleuthing and coordinating the investigation. She helps decipher digital clues and maintains control during the screening lockdown. Her practical approach keeps the inquiry grounded and supports the unveiling of the culprits.

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Manav Mathew / May Flower (Minon John)

A quiet member of the Facebook group whose death triggers the haunting. In life he is an introvert who was betrayed, and in death his spirit haunts the mansion to uncover the truth behind the fraud and the circumstantial guilt laid on his family. In death, his presence orchestrates signs that guide John toward the culprit.

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Jyothish

One of the five members of the Facebook group, operating under the JOKER alias. He is part of the group whose deception forms the core of the case. The investigation eventually links him to the collective behind the online ruse.

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Ouseppachan

Another member of the group behind the JOKER alias. His online presence and actions contribute to the scheme that led to Manav’s downfall. He becomes a focal point in the unmasking during the climax.

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Kalidas

A fellow Facebook group member and participant in the online deception. His involvement is revealed through the investigative clues that tie the five to the JOKER identity.

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Emil

One of the five who uses the JOKER moniker to execute the fraud. His role is uncovered as the investigation connects online aliases to real-world actions.

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Renil

The final member of the JOKER group. His involvement completes the quintet whose dual lives online and offline drive the case to its resolution.

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Tapas Menon (Amith Chakalakkal)

The director of the short film and a member of the group. His project setup ties the events to the night’s cinematic activity and reveals how the scheme unfolded under the cover of creativity.

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Matthew Emmanuel

The bank manager and father of Manav who was arrested and testified to shield his son’s future. His actions and the resulting guilt contribute to the motive behind the online deception and the tragedy.

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Priyalal

A member of the cast from the previous film who makes an appearance at Mangalassery Mana. His presence signals the crossover between films and adds to the tension of the gathering.

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Denny Kokken

Another member from the previous film who joins the group’s visit. His involvement reinforces the link to the earlier story arc and contributes to the haunted atmosphere.

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Shibu Majeed

A member from the film’s earlier cast who appears with the group. His presence adds to the ensemble dynamic and helps drive the plot toward the reveal.

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Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:35

Major Themes – Pretham 2 (2018)

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🔎 Investigation

John Don Bosco and Meera unravel the online mystery behind the haunting. The pair leverage mentalism, deduction, and cyber evidence to identify patterns in the group’s behavior. The investigation reveals that the five members hidden under the JOKER alias orchestrated the paranormal events to cover up a betrayal connected to Manav’s death. The climax centers on the confrontation during the film screening and a public unmasking.

👻 Haunting

Manav Mathew’s spirit haunts the mansion, driven by guilt and a desire for restitution. The backstory reveals that his suicide followed a fraudulent accusation that tore his family apart. The haunting explains the eerie phenomena and the sense of being watched around the property. In death, his presence orchestrates signs that guide John toward the culprit.

💻 Digital Deception

Online identities are weaponized to frame the innocent and hide real motives. The investigation shows how a Facebook group and the JOKER username drive the plot, turning digital clues into real consequences. The case highlights how social media dynamics can enable betrayal and fraud, and how careful online sleuthing can expose the truth. The final reveal hinges on unmasking the five members behind the JOKER alias.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:35

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