Anandan T

The Smile Man (2024) isn’t your run-of-the-mill flick—it’s got that sort of off-kilter energy that keeps you guessing. Anandan T, front and center, basically nails it. The film spins around a guy who, on the outside, is all smiles—literally, that’s his thing. But behind that never-breaking grin? There’s a whole mess of secrets and sharp edges lurking underneath. People in the town can’t quite figure him out. Some folks are charmed, some get the creeps. There’s this weird tension that builds every time he walks into a room. It’s not just a character study; the plot takes you through some wild turns. You think you know where it’s headed, then bam, something totally unexpected goes down. There’s a string of bizarre events—missing pets, strange drawings popping up, whispers about childhood traumas nobody wants to talk about. The Smile Man himself is at the center of it all, and you’re left piecing together what’s real and what’s just rumor. Visually, it’s got this eerie vibe—lots of shadowy corners and unsettling grins. The soundtrack? Gets under your skin, making you question if you should be laughing or freaking out. By the end, you’re not sure if you should root for the guy or run for the hills. It’s the kind of movie that lingers, makes you side-eye the next person you see smiling a little too wide. Anandan T’s performance? Can’t shake it off, honestly.