Kothanodi was a critical success, winning the . It features a powerhouse cast, including Seema Biswas and Adil Hussain, who anchor the film's surreal elements in deeply human performances. By framing folklore through the lens of psychological horror, the movie challenges audiences to confront the darker side of tradition and the "uncanny" nature of historical narratives.

: A woman consumed by hatred for her stepdaughter who plots a gruesome murder while her husband is away. : A mother who gives birth to an

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