Srinath VasiIts latest film ‘Karakkam’ blends horror, comedy and music and released in theaters on May 28 this year. The movie received mixed reviews from the audience and is now gearing up for its OTT release.The film was directed by Dr Subhash Lalita Subrahmanyan. Based on a story by Dhanush Varghese, the screenplay was written by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanyan with Nipin Narayanan and Arjun Narayanan. Music and background score is done by CS himself.
Where To Stream ‘Karakkam’
The makers have officially announced the film’s digital platform. ‘Karakkam’ will stream on Sony LIV in July 2026. Sharing the update, Sony LIV wrote, “Get ready for a genre-bending ride. the horror comedy Music. All in one. #Karakkam will be streaming this July, exclusively on Sony LIV.”
A story that begins with a reckless mistake
The film follows Dhanush, Srinath Vasi and veteran TJ as his friend Khawaja. The couple gets into serious trouble after a drunken brawl in their hostel. Their adventure leads them to a cemetery, where they remove crosses from five graves without realizing the consequences.Their careless act awakens five spirits, and as ghosts begin to follow them, the two young men struggle to survive the nightmare while dealing with fear, humor, and unexpected circumstances.Director Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanyan has attempted to give a new spin to the horror-comedy genre with Karakkam.
ETimes praised the film’s visual style
The ETimes exclusive review states, “One of the most interesting aspects of Karakkam is the way it presents the ghosts. These are not the usual Malayalam cinema ghosts dressed in white, silently appearing in dark corners or moving through the frame in a predictable manner. Here, the ghosts belong to an earlier time, and they act through a more colorful style.” As they are associated with the bygone world of bar dancers, rock-star energy, music and performance, their clothing and body language also reflect that. Disco-like dressing, dancing, and exaggerated stage presence give the supernatural segments a new visual identity. It makes the film feel different from the standard horror-comedy template, even when the writing around it isn’t equally innovative.”The cast includes Srinath Vasi as Dhanush and Femina George as Pinky. Praveen TJ, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Sean Romy, Manikandan R. Achari and Siddharth Bharathan also played important roles.
