Acclaimed filmmaker M. Padmakumar, known for directing Malayalam hits like Joseph, Shikaar, Vargam, and Vasthavam, returns with Uyir, an investigative crime thriller inspired by real-life incidents. The makers unveiled the official first-look poster, introducing Roshan Mathew as the film’s lead.
Inspired by incidents from the life of police officer Anshad S., the film promises a realistic investigation wrapped in suspense, mystery, and emotional drama.
📋 Uyir Movie Information
| 🎬 Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎥 Movie | Uyir |
| 🎬 Director | M. Padmakumar |
| ⭐ Lead Actor | Roshan Mathew |
| 🎭 Genre | Investigative Crime Thriller |
| 📖 Story | Anshad S. |
| ✍️ Screenplay | Nikhil K. Menon |
| 💬 Dialogues | Shaji Marad |
| 🏢 Producer | Santhosh Thrivikraman |
| 🎥 Banner | Wow Cinemas |
| 📺 OTT Platform | JioHotstar |
| 📅 OTT Release | 4 August |
👮 Roshan Mathew as Sub-Inspector Ajeeb
Roshan Mathew plays Sub-Inspector Ajeeb, a probationary officer posted at Dharmadam Police Station in Kannur district. As he investigates a mysterious case based on real events, the character is drawn into a complex investigation filled with unexpected discoveries.
The first-look poster highlights the film’s serious tone, suggesting a grounded police procedural rather than a conventional commercial thriller.
👥 Cast
| 🎭 Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Roshan Mathew | Sub-Inspector Ajeeb |
| Baiju Santhosh | Police Officer |
| Vineeth Thattil | Supporting Role |
| Divya M. Nair | Supporting Role |
| Santhosh Thrivikraman | Supporting Role |
| Shaju Sreedhar | Supporting Role |
| Sreekanth Murali | Supporting Role |
| Vinod Sagar | Supporting Role |
| Athulya Chandra | Supporting Role |
| Shruthi Menon | Supporting Role |
| Sayami Kher | Guest Appearance |
| Mahesh Shetty | Guest Appearance |
🎬 Technical Crew
| 🎥 Department | Crew |
|---|---|
| Director | M. Padmakumar |
| Story | Anshad S. |
| Screenplay | Nikhil K. Menon |
| Dialogues | Shaji Marad |
| Producer | Santhosh Thrivikraman |
| Production Banner | Wow Cinemas |
| Cinematography | Ajay David Kachappilly |
| Music & Background Score | Manikandan Ayyappa |
| Editing | Ranjan Abraham |
| Production Design | Saburam |
| Sound Design | Arun Varma |
| VFX | Sarath Vinu |
| Visual Promotions | Snakeplant LLP |
| PRO | Aparna Girish |
🔍 Inspired by True Events
Uyir is based on incidents from the life of police officer Anshad S. The screenplay is written by Nikhil K. Menon, while Shaji Marad, a serving police officer and co-writer of Ela Veezha Poonchira, has penned the dialogues. Their collaboration aims to bring authenticity to the investigative procedures and emotional depth to the narrative.
🌍 Filmed Across Five Locations
The production was completed across multiple locations, giving the film a wide visual canvas.
- 📍 Coorg
- 📍 Thalassery
- 📍 Palakkad
- 📍 Kochi
- 📍 Mumbai
The diverse locations support the film’s investigative storyline and realistic atmosphere.
🎵 Music and Lyrics
The music and background score are composed by Manikandan Ayyappa.
The soundtrack features lyrics by:
- 🎼 Shibu Chakravarthy
- 🎼 Santhosh Varma
- 🎼 Niranjan Bharathi (Tamil)
- 🎼 Umesh Pilikkudelu (Kannada)
Veteran singer K. S. Chithra has recorded three songs for the film, adding another highlight to the soundtrack.
📱 Streaming Update
Following its theatrical release, JioHotstar acquired the digital streaming rights of Uyir. The investigative thriller is scheduled to make its OTT premiere on 4 August, making it one of the first major Malayalam digital releases of the month.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
🎬 Who directed Uyir?
Uyir is directed by M. Padmakumar, known for films including Joseph, Shikaar, Vargam, and Vasthavam.
👮 Who plays the lead role?
Roshan Mathew plays Sub-Inspector Ajeeb, the investigating police officer.
📖 Is Uyir based on a true story?
Yes. The film is inspired by real-life incidents from the life of police officer Anshad S.
📺 Which OTT platform streams Uyir?
The film will stream on JioHotstar.
📅 What is the OTT release date of Uyir?
Uyir begins streaming on JioHotstar from 4 August.
🎵 Who composed the music?
The music and background score are composed by Manikandan Ayyappa.
