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Uyir

2026 · 138 min

A dogged, psychologically fraught investigation that feels grim, tense, and quietly haunting.

Directed by
Padmakumar M
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Starring
Roshan Mathew, Saiyami Kher, Mahesh Shetty
Overview
SI Ajeeb, a probationary officer posted in a Kerala town, investigates the mysterious death of an unidentified woman whose decomposed body is found in a well. Despite a lack of evidence and official support, he relentlessly pursues the truth with the help of ASI Joy while battling his own psychological struggles. Inspired by true events, the film follows his quest for justice in a case that changes his life forever.

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Directed by
Padmakumar M
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Starring
Roshan Mathew, Saiyami Kher, Mahesh Shetty
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How it feels

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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • obsession
  • isolation
  • death
  • corruption
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • procedural
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
crime, thriller
Directed by
Padmakumar M
Written by
Shaji Maarad
Starring
Roshan Mathew, Saiyami Kher, Mahesh Shetty, Divya M. Nair, Baiju Santhosh, Athulya Chandra, Shruthy Menon, Vineeth Thattil David
Music
Manikandan Ayyappa
Cinematography
Ajay David Kachappilly
Runtime
138 min
Country
India
Languages
Malayalam

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