The Village is an Indian Tamil-language horror thriller series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 24, 2023. Directed by Milind Rau and based on the graphic novel of the same name, the series stars Arya as Dr. Gautham Subramanian, who, along with his wife Neha (Divya Pillai) and daughter Maya (Baby Aazhiya), embarks on a road trip from Chennai to Thoothukudi. Their journey takes a perilous turn when they detour through the desolate village of Kattiyil, a place haunted by ghoul-like creatures resulting from past scientific experiments gone awry. As Gautham’s family is attacked and abducted by these mutants, he teams up with locals to confront the horrors and uncover the village’s dark secrets.
The series explores themes of scientific hubris, environmental degradation, and the consequences of tampering with nature. While “The Village” offers a unique blend of horror and science fiction, it has received mixed reviews. Critics have praised its imaginative premise and unsettling visuals but have pointed out shortcomings in character development and dialogue. Arya’s portrayal of Gautham has been described as unconvincing, and the screenplay criticized for lacking depth. Despite its ambitious narrative, the series struggles with pacing and coherence, leaving viewers with a sense of unfulfilled potential.
