Magi (film)

Magi is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film directed by Ashwin Kumar. The film explores themes of delusion, paranoia, and the potential blurring of reality and fantasy.

The narrative revolves around a young psychiatrist, Dr. Jaya (played by Nivedita), who treats a patient, Nandagopal (played by Ajmal Ameer), who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Nandagopal claims to have multiple personalities, one of whom believes he is a magician. As Dr. Jaya delves deeper into Nandagopal's psyche, she begins to question her own sanity and perception of reality.

Magi is characterized by its non-linear narrative structure, relying on flashbacks and dream sequences to disorient the viewer and reflect the protagonist's fractured mental state. The film's ambiguous ending leaves the audience questioning the true nature of events and the reliability of the characters' perspectives. The movie attempts to blur the lines between science and magic, psychology and illusion, raising questions about the power of the human mind and the nature of identity.