Karuvanam

Horror narratives that emphasize the emotions of female characters tend to capture our attention effectively. Whether it's Eeram or acclaimed films like Mama from Hollywood, this theme is consistently present. In Karuvanam, the story focuses on twin sisters. The opening episode presents a stage play where one sister must shoot the other character, but she hesitates to do so. This moment hints at a potentially similar climax, which indeed shares that connection, albeit with an unexpected twist. While it may seem like a spoiler, there's much more to discover.

The cinematographer has done an exceptional job with the visual composition. Many scenes showcase a deliberate use of shadow and limited lighting in the interiors, yet the visuals remain striking. The pinnacle of the technical team's achievements unfolds in the final episode.

I find common ground with many viewers regarding the standout moment: the revelation of the true ghost.

IMO, Karuvanam is a best horror watch many years after 'Eeram'.

I want to commend the team on this excellent series they have created for the audience. After many years I am watching something that is keeping me hooked from the start to the end. I have stopped watching dramas for many years because of my job and but this drama is something I watch together with my wife every week. There is no fault I can tell, because I can see the all the massive work that has been done for this drama. Being Singaporean I know the cost to make this must be very high and that we don't get much money like movies or other countries but they have done it and brought a wonderful experience for the audience. If anyone has one hour to spare, I encourage them to watch just one episode. I promise you will be hooked. Thank you for this series.

When this web series was launched on YouTube, it was released regularly with couple of episodes every week, with each having a duration of approximately 45 mins. But then, when few started going for the binge-watch, they started feeling it's lengthy. I thought let me start watching it with remote constantly glued to my hand, so that I can wrap up the entire show in a short span. To my surprise, I felt that every scene had a significance, and nothing is added here unwanted.

The little girl going to the local photo studio to restore the old film roll brings more mystery on par with the main crisis dealt by Shalini and Meera. Similarly, we are introduced to a lunatic character in the mental health center, where Shalini's husband gets admitted, only to get shocked that the guy who was considered as a clown has a biggest mystery to break.

OMG! The final moments between Shalini and her husband at the hospital, where the mystery gets broken send ultimate fear into the spines.

Outstanding horror series that I have seen in the past years. Ever since I started watching more shows on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, this is the first time I feel a local show is more than the standard for Netflix. From the screenplay and story to making, camerawork, art direction, acting, everything is super top notch. This series deserves to go much further and get much more recognition worldwide to show that Singaporeans are capable of amazing stuff. Congratulations to Director and the whole team. I hope there is a season 2 in the making that they can do for a much bigger global platform.

The Karuvanam web series is truly captivating. I was initially unsure if it would be worth my time, but it quickly delivered unexpected thrills and chills that I didn't see coming. The series is packed with twists, and the shocking revelations towards the end left me eager for a rewatch. The final four episodes feel like an intense, continuous climax, making the experience even more gripping. I'm eagerly anticipating the next season, hoping the creators will bring back the beloved supporting characters. Additionally, a spin-off featuring the two exorcists, Guru Somasundaram and Abbas Akbar, would be incredibly exciting to see. The music in this series is outstanding, and the sound department has truly excelled, deserving all the recognition for their remarkable work. Hope the mainstream Tamil web series makers have a look at 'Karuvanam' and start making more such International standard web series.