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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1

Five friends arrive at Mangalassery Mana to shoot a short film

Five cinema enthusiasts from a Facebook group decide to meet in person and shoot a short film directed by Tapas Menon. They lodge in the old mansion Mangalassery Mana, a site famous from films and a popular tourist spot. As they settle in, subtle signs of unrest emerge and strange phenomena begin, signaling the start of their haunting.

Day 1 Mangalassery Mana
2

Paranormal activities intensify

The group experiences eerie noises, cold spots, and abrupt disturbances around the mansion. The experiences escalate; locals caution them about past hauntings, yet the friends press on with their project. John Don Bosco, their neighbor, takes a professional interest and begins following the events.

Night 1 Mangalassery Mana
3

John Don Bosco notices and becomes involved

Mentalist John Don Bosco, nearby for Kayakalpa treatment, follows the group's experiences with curiosity. He begins analyzing the events and coordinating with them, turning superstition into a methodical inquiry. His presence foreshadows a deeper investigation into the mansion's hauntings.

Early during stay Mangalassery Mana / Neighbour's residence
4

Revealed backstory: Manav and May Flower

The haunting is tied to Manav Matthew, a member of the same Facebook group who used the pseudonym 'May Flower.' A meeting with Manav's mother reveals he was cheated in a card-fraud scheme by an unknown member, leading to his father's arrest and a court testimony. Manav's remorse drives him to commit suicide.

Day 3 Mangalassery Mana; Manav's home
5

Manav's suspicions circle the five friends

Manav's ghost hints that the culprit lies among the five film group members, prompting John to search for the betrayer. The paranormal activity seems to function as clues to identify the traitor rather than mere haunting. The five friends become prime suspects in the unfolding mystery.

Day 3-4 Mangalassery Mana; online group
6

John creates Sherlock to trap JOKER

To trap the unknown perpetrator, John creates a Facebook alias 'Sherlock' and begins a covert dialogue with 'JOKER.' He uses the ruse of offering hacking lessons for free internet to draw out the culprit. Meera Anwar, a friend in the police cyber cell, assists in the undercover effort.

Evening, Day 3 Online; cyber cell
7

A plan to meet at the screening

John arranges a screening of the short film so almost all group members will attend, hoping to trigger a reaction that reveals the culprit. The film recounts the mansion's incidents and Manav's story, but ends without a clear climax. Meera intervenes and locks down the hall to prevent anyone from leaving during the reveal.

Day 4 Mangalassery Mana screening hall
8

John declares the film depicts real events

During the screening, John declares that the events shown were real and that the culprit is among the audience. He uses mentalism tricks to narrow the group to five suspects and tests their responses. Tension rises as the attendees realize the danger may be closer than expected.

Screening night Screening hall
9

Revealed: the five as JOKER

John identifies that the five members form the acronym J.O.K.E.R.: Jyothish, Ouseppachan, Kalidas, Emil, and Renil. The suspects are arrested, and Manav's ghost seems to loom over the proceedings as if ensuring justice is served.

Immediately after reveal Screening hall; police
10

Prison aftermath and Manav's father's release

A few days after the arrests, a newspaper reports that the five suspects die mysteriously in prison, the day after Manav's father is released. The event deepens the sense that the haunting and unresolved guilt are exacting a price. The case closes with an uneasy reckoning for the living.

A few days later Prison; Court
11

Past film characters visit and John's departure

Priyalal, Denny, and Shibu from the last film arrive at Mangalassery Mana and are surprised to find John still there as he prepares to leave. The reunion hints at a shared cinematic universe and lingering mysteries surrounding the mansion. John's departure marks a quiet, unresolved encore to the events.

Several days later Mangalassery Mana

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