Manichitrathazhu is probably one of the best pycho-thrillers produced in India. Fazil has done a great job in creating a
fantastic movie which keeps the readers glued to their seats.
The story involves a young couple, Ganga (Shobhana ) and Nakulan (Suresh Gopi )arriving at the latter’s ancestral mansion. Ignoring the protests of his uncle, Ganga enters a
forbidden room in the old mansion where a spirit is supposed to be trapped .Unusual and supernatural events begin to happen subsequent to this folly. Dr. Sunny Joseph (Mohanlal) , a jovial psychiatrist and Nakulan’s friend is called in to investigate. The orthodox uncle in turn calls in a local exorcist thinking that Ganga is possessed. Soon it becomes evident that Ganga, affected by Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), is behind the mystery, haunted by a troubled past. She empathizes so much with the ‘spirit’ that she practically assumes the role of the angry spirit, thirsting to avenge a past injustice done by a previous ancestor of Nakulan.
The combined efforts of the modern ‘shrink’ with the ancient exorcist to bring her back to normal are absolutely thrilling!
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