Manthrikan | Tamilyogi

is a "horror-comedy" featuring Jayaram as Mukundan Unni, an ill-fated farmer who turns to his ancestral craft of exorcism.

This paper explores the intersection of regional genre cinema and digital consumption through the lens of the 2012 Malayalam film Manthrikan manthrikan tamilyogi

and its presence on the popular but controversial streaming platform I. Introduction is a "horror-comedy" featuring Jayaram as Mukundan Unni,

. Simultaneously, the rise of digital distribution has seen the emergence of "rogue" platforms like directed by Anil Kumar

, which challenge traditional copyright and legal distribution frameworks. II. Manthrikan (2012): Genre and Narrative Analysis Manthrikan

The South Indian film industry has long been defined by its ability to blend mythic folklore with contemporary entertainment. One such example is the 2012 Malayalam film Manthrikan , directed by Anil Kumar