The Third Murder, the upcoming Malayalam psychological thriller starring Saiju Kurup, Indrans and Vinay Forrt in prominent roles, is set to release in theatres on October 2, 2026. The film is directed by Sunil Ibrahim, known for films including Roy, Arikil Oraal, Chapters and Y.
Produced by Sudarshanan Kanjiramkulam under the banner of Swarnalaya Cinemas, The Third Murder brings together an extensive cast and technical team for a psychological thriller.
The Third Murder Release Date
The makers have confirmed October 2, 2026 as the theatrical release date of The Third Murder. The film marks another psychological thriller from director Sunil Ibrahim, who has previously explored distinctive subjects through his Malayalam films.
| The Third Murder Movie | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | October 2, 2026 |
| Genre | Psychological Thriller |
| Director | Sunil Ibrahim |
| Producer | Sudarshanan Kanjiramkulam |
| Banner | Swarnalaya Cinemas |
| Lead Cast | Saiju Kurup, Indrans, Vinay Forrt |
| Story | M S Faisal Khan |
| Cinematography | Swaroop Philip |
| Editor | V Sajan |
| Music & Background Score | Mejo Joseph |
| Distribution | Swarnalaya Cinemas |
| PRO | A S Dinesh |
Saiju Kurup, Indrans and Vinay Forrt in Lead Roles
Saiju Kurup, Indrans and Vinay Forrt play the prominent characters in The Third Murder. The combination of the three actors adds further interest to the psychological thriller.
The supporting cast includes Johny Antony, Jibin Gopinath, Anand Manmadhan, Manikandan Pattambi, Sajal Sudarshanan, Ananya, Leona and Farah Shibla, among others.
Sunil Ibrahim Directs The Third Murder
The Third Murder is directed by Sunil Ibrahim, following his earlier films Roy, Arikil Oraal, Chapters and Y. M S Faisal Khan has written the story for the film.
The movie is produced by Sudarshanan Kanjiramkulam under Swarnalaya Cinemas, which is also handling the distribution.
The Third Murder Technical Team
Swaroop Philip handles the cinematography, while V Sajan is the editor. Mejo Joseph composes the music and background score. Shiju Thameens serves as the project designer.
The executive producers are Arun V S and Manaf Vallakkadavu, while Dixon Poduthas is the production controller. Suhail Ibrahim is the chief associate director, with M R Vibin and Shameer S serving as associate directors. Jins Bhaskar is the production coordinator.
The production design is handled by M Bava, makeup by Amal Chandran and costumes by Akshaya Premnath. A B Jubin handles sound design, while Vinod P Shivaram is responsible for sound mixing. Ramesh C P is the DI producer, and the visual effects are handled by IVFX Kochi.
Praveen Edavannappara and Dileep Kothamangalam are the production executives. Stills are by Shalu Peyad, while publicity is handled by Funnel Media, Dubai.
Psychological Thriller Arrives October 2
With Saiju Kurup, Indrans and Vinay Forrt leading the cast, The Third Murder will arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2026. The psychological thriller also marks the latest directorial venture of Sunil Ibrahim.
Note: This article is based on information shared by PRO A S Dinesh.
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