Jinn - The Pet

<p>A man’s fascination with Jinn leads him to capture and domesticate one of these supernatural beings. His decision to bring the creature home unleashes unexpected chaos, causing turmoil in various aspects of his life . On 18 January 2023, it was announced that T.R. Bala who had earlier directed for the musical video “Othai Thamarai” is set to write, direct and produce the film titled featuring the latter in the lead role. The film was launched on the same day after a formal ceremony, having (2023) fame as the female lead. The film also features , , , , , , George Vijay, Rithvik and others in supporting roles. The first look poster of the was released on 24 October 2023, revealing the title to be . The film is produced by T.R. Bala under the Fairy Tale Pictures banner, along with Anil Kumar Reddy’s AR Touring Talkies. The technical team consists of cinematographer Arjun Raja, editor Deepak, music composer duo , stunt choreographer Pradeep Dinesh and costume designer Deepthi Deifilia. The music is composed by the duo . The first single “Kuttyma” released on 30 November 2023. The second single “Konjam Pakkam Vaa” released on 5 March 2024. The third single “Bore Aana Vaazhka” released on 26 July 2024. The fourth single “LaLaLa” released on 24 September 2024. was released in theatres on 30 May 2025. began streaming on from 20 June 2025. received mixed to negative reviews from critics. rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, noting that while the film attempted a blend of comedy, horror, and fantasy, it lacked a gripping screenplay, causing the narrative to falter, especially in the second half. also awarded the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, highlighting the film’s attempt at a fantasy thriller but criticizing its inconsistent tone and screenplay. Abhinav Subramanian of gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, writing, ” wears its supernatural ambitions like an oversized coat, stumbling through territory that demands more finesse than it can muster. […] The Jinn, when finally materialized, becomes a garrulous sidekick prone to questionable one-liners rather than the mystical entity the premise deserves.” Akshay Kumar of rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars, stating, ” somewhat finds its feet and becomes coherent in the last act. […] The film, in a nutshell, is in constant tonal confusion and settles for something predictable towards the end with convenient writing doing a disservice to even the relatively better parts.” Rakesh Thara of praised the romantic scenes between and Bhavya Trikha but criticized the screenplay for lacking coherence and depth.</p>