When Aranmanai was released in 2014, part of its appeal stemmed from the idea of Sundar C, a director recognized for incorporating humor into his movies, trying his hand at horror comedy. While that initial movie followed a predictable structure—essentially repeating elements from Aayiram Jenmangal—the humor, particularly Santhanam’s performance, and the story's over-the-top nature made it something you could easily …