Anweshippin Kandethum

Anweshippin Kandethum
Directed by	Darwin Kuriakose
Written by	Jinu V Abraham
Produced by	Darwin Kuriakose Dolwin Kuriakose Jinu V Abraham Vikram Mehra Siddarth Anand Kumar
Starring	Tovino Thomas
Cinematography	Gautham Sankar
Edited by	Saiju Sreedharan
Music by	Santhosh Narayanan
Production companies	Yoodlee Films Theatre of Dreams
Release date	9 February 2024 (2024-02-09) (India)
Running time	145 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam
Budget	₹8 crore
Box office	₹40 crore

Anweshippin Kandethum (transl. Seek, and you shall find) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language Police procedural drama film directed by Darwin Kuriakose and written by Jinu V Abraham. The film is produced by Darwin Kuriakose and Dolwin Kuriakose. The film features Tovino Thomas in the lead role. Actors Indrans, Siddique, Shammi Thilakan, Sadiq, Azees Nedumangad, Baburaj played other important characters in the movie. The film received positive response from critics and audiences, who praised the performances of the cast, the story, soundtrack, direction, art and set design. This Film became a super hit at the box office.

Plot

Anweshippin Kandethum delves into two murder cases investigated by an honest and straightforward police officer named SI Anand Narayanan and his team.

The movie begins with Anand's return to duty after a suspension, only to be thrust into the heart of a complex mystery.

Flashbacks reveal Anand's journey into the police force, guided by his retired police officer father, Narayana Pillai. His first case involves the disappearance of a Christian girl, Lovely Mathan. Upon investigating, he finds clues about her presence in a nearby Jacobite vicarage but his investigations is resisted by parishioners and the local police. Conisdering the religious angle of the case and religious sensitivities, Anand is removed from the investigation. With the help of some of his subordinates, forensic experts, and his superior officer, S.P Rajagopal IPS, he manages to complete the investigation unofficially and nab the culprit on time after unearthing a shocking tale of familial betrayal and forbidden love. The culprit, however, escapes from police custody and kills himself by jumping in front of a running train, leaving Anand and his team suspended from duty for their oversight and negligence.

Recalled to duty, Anand is tasked with unraveling a cold case that has haunted the department for years; the murder of a young woman called Sridevi. The investigation begins at Cheruvally, thwarted by villagers and village leaders who were at the receiving end of police brutality when the murder was first investigated. Anand, ultimately exposes the killer who was driven by family honor. However, before the killer can be arrested, the perpetrator hangs himself.

After successfully closing the case, Anand and his small team return to work, exonerating themselves from their past.

Cast

• Tovino Thomas as SI Anand Narayanan
• Thomas as Narayanan Pillai, Anand's Father and Retired police Officer
• Siddique as Kottayam SP C. K. Rajagopal IPS, Anand's Superior
• Baburaj as P. V. Pailo, Cheruvally Panchayat President
• Sadiq as Retired Head Constable Raveendran Nair
• Shammi Thilakan as Sadanandan Cheruvally / Sadanandan Aashaan
• Vineeth Thattil David as PC Chandra Senan "Senan"
• Pramod Veliyanad as PC Sukumaran
• Rahul Rajagopal as PC Kabeer
• Indrans as DYSP Krishnan Unni (SIT)
• Harisree Ashokan as Postman Chandran
• Arthana Binu as Sreedevi
• Manu as Sudeep Nair
• Anagha Ravi as Lovely Maathan
• Kottayam Nazeer as DYSP Alex Mambara
• Azees Nedumangad as CI Simon Idikkula
• Nandhu as Head Constable Uthup
• Kunhikannan Cheruvathur as IG Sundaran Nadar IPS
• Nishanth Sagar as Member Koruth
• Vettukili Prakash as Maathan, Lovely's Father
• Manushi Kher as Blessy Maathan, Lovely's Elder Sister
• Madhupal as Father Thomas
• Prem Prakash as Forensic Surgeon Prabhullachandran
• Aswathi Manoharan as PC Lathika
• Prithviraj Sukumaran as The Voice, narrator in the end

Reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Anveshippin Kandethum offers a gripping narrative and compelling performances, it prompts reflection on the recurring theme of crimes against women in Malayalam cinema thrillers". A critic from The Indian Express wrote that "director Darwin and writer Jinu manage to ensure that they don’t lose viewers’ attention at any point, as the film seldom deviates its focus from the crimes by introducing unnecessary drama". A critic from The Hindu wrote that "Anveshippin Kandethum is an engaging entertainer with a gripping narrative, despite being slow in parts". A critic from The Hindustan Times wrote that "Anweshippin Kandethum is director Darwin Kuriakose’s debut film and he has managed to deliver a decent crime thriller in his first attempt".

External links

• Anweshippin Kandethum at IMDb