Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Commentary (films not included). Pages: 29. Chapters: Anandabhadram, Anjaane (2005 film), Bhoot, Bhoothnath, Bhoot Returns, Gumnaam, Hum Tum Aur Ghost, Indian ghost movie, In Ghost House Inn, Krishna Cottage, Kusar Prasad Ka Bhoot, Mahal (1949 film), Manichitrathazhu, Paheli, Phir Wohi Raat, Phoonk 2, Raaz (2002 film), Saaya (film), Sacred Evil - A True Story, Shock (2004 film), Shodh, Sreekrishna Parunthu, Yakshiyum Njanum. Excerpt: Anandabhadram (Malayalam: ) is a 2005 Malayalam fantasy film based on the novel of the same name by Sunil Parameswaran. The film is the debut Malayalam film venture of director Santosh Sivan and actress Riya Sen. The story concerns ghosts, spirits, and black magic. The film was inspired by the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Theyyam, and Kathakali dance movements, and Kalaripayattu martial art forms. It rode on a renewed interest in both Ravi Varma and Kalaripayattu in and outside of India. Anandabhadram won five awards in the 2005 Kerala State Film Awards and two in the 2005 Asianet Film Awards. It also was a commercial success. During production, Sivan replaced Sabu Cyril as the director, M. G. Radhakrishnan replaced Vidyasagar as the music director and Kavya Madhavan replaced Meera Jasmine as the actor. It was also dubbed in Tamil, Telugu (as Sivapuram), and English, and was an inspiration for Tanthra (2006), another Malayalam film. In the ancient village of Shivapuram, little Ananthan hears a tale from his mother, Gayathri (Revathi). She tells him that his family comes from a line of powerful magicians, and they are responsible for protecting nagamanikyam, a jewel on a serpent's head. The jewel, she narrates, lies in a secret place in the house guarded by snakes, including a tiny snake called Kunjootan. Years later, obeying the wishes of his dead mother, Ananthan...