“Anjaam Pathiraa” is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and produced by Ashiq Usman. The film stars Kunchacko Boban in the lead role, along with other supporting actors like Sharaf U Dheen, Unnimaya Prasad, Jinu Joseph, and Sreenath Bhasi.
Synopsis: The film follows the story of Anwar Hussain (Kunchacko Boban), a criminology professor who helps the police in solving a series of gruesome murders in the city. As Anwar delves deeper into the case, he realizes that the killer is someone close to him and that the murders are all connected to his past.
Awards: “Anjaam Pathiraa” has received several awards and nominations, including:
- Best Popular Film – Kerala State Film Awards (2020)
- Best Actor (Kunchacko Boban) – Asiavision Awards (2020)
- Best Screenplay – Asiavision Awards (2020)
- Best Director – Vanitha Film Awards (2020) for Midhun Manuel Thomas
- Best Actor (Kunchacko Boban) – Vanitha Film Awards (2020)
- Best Popular Film – Vanitha Film Awards (2020)
- Best Editor – Filmfare Awards South (2020) for Saiju Sreedharan
The film was also a commercial success and was praised for its tight screenplay, gripping storytelling, and the performances of its cast.
| Directed by | Midhun Manuel Thomas |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Ashiq Usman |
| Written by | Midhun Manuel Thomas |
| Starring | Kunchacko Boban, Sreenath Bhasi, Sharaf U Dheen, Unnimaya Prasad, Jinu Joseph, |
| Music by | Sushin Shyam |
| Cinematography | Shyju Khalid |
| Edited by | Saiju Sreedharan |
| Production company |
Ashiq Usman Productions Manual Movie Makers |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
| Release date | 10 January 2020 (India) |
| Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹ 7 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹60 crore |