It stars Aju Varghese, Chandhunadh and Anoop Menon, alongside Bhagath Manuel, Abhirami Bose, Asha Aravind and Aji John in supporting roles.

[2][3][4][5] The music was composed by Sam C. S.. Set in the 1990s, it narrates the unusual circumstances faced by advocate John Williams and his family when they start living in a mysterious house.

After starting to live there, John receives several letters written to a person named Freddy from an unknown address and experiences some strange things.

Along with his wife and children, John temporarily moves to Amir's house and while staying there, he receives another letter and decides to go back to find out who Freddy is.

In the 1970s, Freddy, a PhD student who is the son of a wealthy person named Mathew, falls in love with Anna Rose George, an orphan brought up by a priory in Kochi.

[13][14] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Phoenix has adeptly established a new standard for Malayalam horror movies, which is still haunted by the ghosts of their past.

"[15] Sajin Shrijith of Cinema Express gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Phoenix is yet another case of plot revelations overshadowing the performances and storytelling.

"[17] Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTPlay gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Phoenix steers clear of the usual cliches that accompany a horror film, and this investment of both time and layered writing, pays off brilliantly.

"[18] A critic of Times Now gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Phoenix is a sure-shot hit, generating heightened expectations and excitement among audiences for this unique cinematic experience.

"[19] Hari P N from Koimoi gave the film a 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Phoenix" transcends the ghosts of Malayalam horror, setting a new standard with its unique treatment of familiar tropes".