Aana Marutha

Aana Marutha (Malayalam: ആനമറുത) is a mythological figure popular in the Indian state of Kerala. Aana Marutha is often depicted as a bloodsucking evil spirit.[1] She seduces lonely people before attacking them and draining their blood. Aana Marutha is described as having fangs and bloodshot eyes. She is said to leave backwards footprints.[2]

The 2021 short film Kandittund! (Seen It!) from Studio Eeksaurus describes Aana Marutha as a one-and-a-half foot tall elephant-like creature with an iron chain around its ankle.[3][4]

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References

  1. ↑ Sunny Francis (12 October 2015). Tedium Troopers: Phantasmagoria. Partridge Publishing India. pp. 58–. ISBN 978-1-4828-5785-6.
  2. ↑ D, Ancila (2025-09-28). "Lokah Universe: What other characters from Malayalam folklore can you expect in the film series?". theweek. The Week Online. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Kandittund' Is A Short Animated Film Breathing New Life into Kerala's Classic Legends". Homegrown. Homegrown. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "National Award Winning Film Kandittund! (Seen It!) Studio Eeksaurus". Studio Eeksaurus. Nov 14, 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
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