What is ratsasan?

Ratsasan is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film directed by Ram Kumar. It stars Vishnu Vishal and Amala Paul in the lead roles. The film follows Arun Kumar, a aspiring filmmaker who becomes a police officer after his father's death. He then tries to track down a serial killer targeting schoolgirls, using his knowledge of films and criminal psychology to understand the killer's motives and methods.

• Genre: Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller
• Director: Ram Kumar
• Starring: Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul
• Plot Summary: An aspiring filmmaker turned police officer uses his knowledge of films to track down a serial killer.
• Themes: The film deals with themes of child abuse, violence, and the psychological impact of trauma.
• Reception: Ratsasan was critically acclaimed for its tight screenplay, performances, and suspenseful atmosphere. It was a commercial success and is considered one of the best Tamil thriller films.
• Remakes: The film has been remade in several Indian languages, including Telugu as Rakshasudu and Hindi as Cuttputlli.