: Delivers a charismatic and subtle performance, moving away from his usual superhuman tropes to play a grounded psychiatrist [24].
Dr. Saravanan (Rajinikanth), a psychiatrist, arrives in a village to visit his friend Vasu (Prabhu) and his family, who live in a sprawling ancestral mansion where mysterious deaths and unexplained events occur. The house is believed to be haunted by the spirit of Chandramukhi, a dancer who suffered a tragic fate years ago. As Saravanan investigates, the story unravels through twists involving split personalities, hidden motives, and a mix of fright and humor. The film resolves the mystery with psychological explanations intertwined with cultural and supernatural motifs.
A major point of "deep review" for the film is its handling of (split personality). While the original Malayalam version ( Manichitrathazhu ) leaned heavily into the psychological angle, Chandramukhi balanced this with "mass" elements and supernatural vibrations to suit the Tamil audience of the time.
Directed by P. Vasu, Chandramukhi was a remake of the Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu , but it carved its own distinct identity. The film starred Rajinikanth in a dual role as the charismatic psychiatrist Dr. Saravanan and the vengeful spirit Vettaiyan. It also featured Prabhu, Jyothika, and Nayanthara in pivotal roles.