Ever stumbled on a hidden horror short that lingered? Check out Anantharaman Ajay’s debut Malayalam short "Granny". This 41-minute psychological thriller follows caregiver Rony sent to a remote village to look after an elderly woman—all prior caretakers bailed quickly. As he uncovers her eerie secrets, it’s not for the faint of heart.

Ajay, a YouTube creator, adapted his own story, teamed up with National Award-winning editor Midhun Murali, cast veteran KPAC Leela as Granny, and filmed in Thiruvananthapuram over a month. It won Best Horror Film at the 2026 LA Short Film Awards, has 3M+ YouTube views, and screened internationally.

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