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In early 2023, a small-budget Malayalam film with no bankable superstars and a bizarre premise—a group of bachelors in Bengaluru accidentally summon a ghost using a Ouija board made of chappals (slippers)—became an unlikely box office juggernaut. Romancham, directed by Jithu Madhavan, didn’t just scare and tickle audiences; it redefined what a horror-comedy could be in Indian cinema.
A group of friends in Bengaluru start playing an Ouija board for fun. Soon, a mischievous spirit (nicknamed “Aani”) begins playing pranks – turning fans on/off, hiding items – leading to laugh-out-loud moments before things turn creepier. romancham20231080pwebdlhindiaac51malay work
Critics praised its originality. The Hindu called it "a genuinely terrifying and hilarious experience." Film Companion noted, "Romancham doesn't try to reinvent the wheel; it simply remembers that wheels can be funny and frightening at the same time."
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Critics praised the film’s organic pacing and refusal to explain the supernatural. The New Indian Express called it “a genre-bending riot that respects the audience’s intelligence.” However, some noted a slightly dragged second half.
Romancham spawned memes, especially the dialogue: "Anamika, please come" — which became a catchphrase. A sequel has been announced, though Madhavan has hinted it will be a “different story within the same universe.” Critics praised the film’s organic pacing and refusal
Romancham (transl. Goosebumps) is a cult Malayalam horror-comedy based on real-life incidents from a Bengaluru PG room in 2007. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, it became a massive hit for its fresh blend of ghostly thrills and hilarious bromance.
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