The Plot: A cold case from 2014 resurfaces when a true-crime podcaster (Menon) reopens the mysterious disappearance of a college union leader. Asif Ali plays the now-suspended cop who originally botched the investigation.
Why Watch: This is the week’s wildcard. It’s not for the mainstream. But if you admire the festival-era works of Lijo Jose Pellissery or Jallikattu , this is a jarring, sound-design-heavy experience. Fahadh’s disembodied narration is reportedly the best voice work of his career.
Director: Sharan Venugopal (debut) Cast: A cast of 12 anonymous actors, voiced by Fahadh Faasil (narrator only) malayalam films releasing this week
Why Watch: Following the success of forensic dramas like Mukundan Unni Associates and Kooman , this film promises a tighter, dialogue-driven second half. Early reviews praise its non-linear narrative and a tense 12-minute single-shot climax.
The Plot: A silent, black-and-white film about a group of online content moderators in Kochi who begin hallucinating the graphic videos they delete. The film is shot entirely on a mobile phone and runs for only 78 minutes. The Plot: A cold case from 2014 resurfaces
Director: Arun Chandran Cast: Asif Ali, Nyla Usha, and newcomer Shreya Menon
Which screen will you be in this weekend? It’s not for the mainstream
Avoid spoilers for Edakkad Batch . And bring a handkerchief to Panthalakkodu Pattu —not for tears, but to wipe the sweat off your palms during the drum sequence.
