Nagamadathu Thampuratti (1982)

Nagamadathu Thampuratti ('the lady of the serpent mansion') is a Malayalam fantasy drama directed by J. Sasikumar, one of the most prolific directors in Indian cinema, with Prem Nazir, the evergreen hero of Malayalam films. The story draws on Kerala's traditions of serpent worship and sacred groves, centring on a family and a mysterious woman linked to snake powers and an ancient curse.