Aaragan (2024) is a Tamil-language fantasy thriller directed by Arun KR, featuring Michael Thangadurai and Kavipriya Manoharan in lead roles. The film explores themes of love, ambition, and dark secrets set in a remote hill station. The narrative follows Saravanan (Thangadurai) and Magizhnila (Manoharan), a couple deeply in love but facing financial difficulties. To support Saravanan’s entrepreneurial dreams, Magizhnila accepts a well-paying caregiving position for an elderly woman named Valarmathi (Sriranjini) in a secluded hill station. Their parting is marked by a passionate night, symbolizing hope for their future.

Upon arriving at the isolated estate, Magizhnila experiences unsettling events, including disturbing nightmares and the discovery of a chained, pregnant woman (Kalai Raani) hidden within the house. Her sense of isolation grows due to the lack of phone connectivity. Meanwhile, she learns of her own pregnancy, intensifying her desire to reunite with Saravanan. The plot takes a dark turn as it’s revealed that Saravanan is actually Ilanthiraiyan—a man granted eternal youth by a saint he once saved from a snakebite. This boon comes with a sinister condition: to maintain his youth, Ilanthiraiyan must perform macabre rituals that drain the life force from pregnant women. Magizhnila’s employment and subsequent experiences are part of this nefarious scheme orchestrated by Saravanan to preserve his immortality. Released on October 4, 2024, “Aaragan” received mixed reviews, with critics noting its convoluted storyline and overlapping sound design, which often lead to confusion and detract from the overall impact. Despite these challenges, the film offers a unique narrative that delves into the lengths one might go to achieve eternal youth and the moral sacrifices entailed.