B. Jayachandran

B. Jayachandran, a name that’ll ring a bell if you’ve ever wandered down the weirder lanes of Malayalam cinema, is best known for churning out some wild rides like Indriyam (2000), Varnam (1989), and Agni Teertham (1990). Let’s talk Indriyam first—this flick is every horror junkie’s guilty pleasure. A bunch of college students decide to poke their noses where they absolutely shouldn’t, ending up in an abandoned mansion crawling with secrets, curses, and more jump scares than your average haunted house. The vibe is classic late-90s horror: dim lighting, creaky floorboards, and that one guy who never listens to good advice and pays the price. Jayachandran doesn’t just throw ghosts at you—he mixes in folklore and psychological what-the-heck moments that keep you guessing if the real monster is supernatural or just the human mind on overdrive. Swing over to Varnam—totally different flavor. Instead of spooks, you get a gritty, emotional drama pulsing with the chaos of real life. It dives into relationships, family messes, and the tangled web of ambition and betrayal. It’s raw, kind of messy, and way more honest than your average glossy drama. And then there’s Agni Teertham. Think spiritual undertones, moral dilemmas, and characters who actually wrestle with their own beliefs rather than spouting off clichés. Jayachandran’s style? He doesn’t care for sugarcoating. He’d rather show you people at their worst and then, sometimes, their best. His films aren’t afraid to get under your skin, and honestly, that’s what makes them stick around in your head long after the credits roll.