Draft:Paavathin Sambalam Maranam

Paavathin Sambalam Maranam is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language Thriller short film directed by Mahendra kumar Raje and starring Prabhu Ekambaram and Kalaiselvi in the lead roles. The film was released on YouTube and gained attention for its emotional storyline and social message.

Plot

Set in the eerie silence of an urban night, Paavathin Sambalam Maranam unfolds as a gripping psychological thriller. The city is gripped by fear as reports of a psycho killer on the loose flood the news. The police are in a relentless manhunt, determined to apprehend the mysterious murderer.

Meanwhile, a young woman, walking alone through a dimly lit street, senses danger as she’s followed by two suspicious young men. Panicking, she dashes through the darkness, seeking refuge. She stumbles upon a nearby house and rushes inside to escape her pursuers.

Inside, she finds a young man — the protagonist — who quickly steps in, confronts the two men, and drives them away with force. He appears to be a savior. But soon, an unexpected twist emerges: the woman had not been a helpless victim after all — she had entered the house with the intention to steal.

As the layers peel back, it’s revealed that the house is no ordinary place. The man residing there is haunted by a personal tragedy — the brutal murder of his beloved sister. He's been living with one sole purpose: to take revenge on the person who killed her.

As events unfold, the film leaves the audience with powerful questions:

Did he succeed in avenging his sister’s death? Who is the real psycho killer terrorizing the city? Who is this woman, and what secrets is she hiding?

With tight pacing, a moody atmosphere, and an intense climax, Paavathin Sambalam Maranam delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche, where justice, guilt, and deception collide.

Cast

• Prabhu Ekambaram as Udhay
• Kalaiselvi as Jeni
• Jagadeesan Venkatesan as Arun
• Thamizh Mani as House owner
• Raja Mahendran as Lunatic

Productions

Paavathin Sambalam Maranam is a Tamil-language thriller short film written and directed by Mahendra Kumar Raje. The film features a main cast including Prabhu Ekambaram, Kalai Selvi,

The film was produced under the banners of Aanshva Productions and Sai Baba Productions, with Prabhu Ekambaram and Mahendra Kumar Raje serving as producers. The cinematography was handled by Abishek, with Vicky assisting as Associate Director of Photography.

Supporting direction was provided by Ravi Kumar and A.R. Udhaya Kumar as Co-Directors, and Pushparaj as the Assistant Director. The film's visual effects were executed by Sathish, and Rajaperumal was in charge of Digital Intermediate (DI) processing.

Editing was done by Sasi Kumar, with both editing and DI work completed at EFFACTLAP Studio. The film's music composition, sound design, and mixing were done by Saravana Deepan, with Sri Ram Vignesh contributing sound effects (SFX). Dubbing took place at Guys Creative Studio. Makeup for the film was handled by Pazhani.

As a thriller, the short film combines strong visuals, tense pacing, and emotional depth to explore themes of guilt, consequence, and justice.

Release

The film Paavathin Sambalam Maranam premiered on YouTube on January 1, 2025. Since its release, it has garnered significant attention, accumulating over 150,000 views by May 2025. The film’s online premiere helped it reach a wide audience quickly, contributing to its growing popularity within the short film community..

Reception

The film was praised on social media for its performance and message.

References

• IMDb Page
• Watch on YouTube

External links

• IMDb
• Official YouTube release

Category:2025 short films Category:Tamil-language films Category:Indian Thriller films