There are movies which, when we peel off the gloss is nothing but fluff. Then there are movie which is so layered and rich in content. 'Ain' directed by Siddarth Siva is one such movie, which, while focusing on the protagonist Maanu's emotional growth, is based on a layered dimension that includes political murder, media sensationalism and spirituality.

Cast: Musthafa Rachana
Director: Sidhartha Siva
Music: Rahul Raj
Production: 1:1.3 Entertainments

Maanu is this naive youth who works as a butcher about which his family is dissatisfied. He lives in a bubble and his wavering and unsure nature is a lack in his personality. He even goes about his religious rituals, not really caring to even think what he is doing. Maanu's nature is established in the movie slowly over time.His bubble bursts when he sees something terrifying. This becomes a pivotal moment in his life as he flees home. Dread and fear accompanies him.