Actor Saiju Kurup, who is currently seen in the Malayalam psychological investigation thriller Aaram, is gearing up for another theatrical release. His upcoming psychological thriller The Third Murder will arrive in theatres on October 2, 2026.
Aaram, directed by Rajesh Parameswaran, features Saiju Kurup as CI Anto Eappen, a police officer drawn into an intense investigation following a series of unexpected incidents. The screenplay is written by Vishnu Ramachandran. The film is running successfully in theatres, while SonyLIV has secured its streaming rights.
Following Aaram, Saiju Kurup will once again be seen in the thriller space with The Third Murder, directed by Sunil Ibrahim.
Saiju Kurup in The Third Murder
The Third Murder is a Malayalam psychological thriller featuring Saiju Kurup, Indrans and Vinay Forrt in the lead roles. The film is directed by Sunil Ibrahim, known for Roy, Arikil Oraal, Chapters and Y.
The film is produced by Sudarsanan Kanjiramkulam under the banner of Swarnalaya Cinemas. Swarnalaya Cinemas is also handling the distribution.
Along with the three lead actors, the movie features Johnny Antony, Jibin Gopinath, Anand Manmadhan, Manikandan Pattambi, Sajal Sudarsanan, Ananya, Leona and Farha Shibla in prominent roles.
The Third Murder Cast and Crew
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | The Third Murder |
| Release Date | October 2, 2026 |
| Genre | Psychological Thriller |
| Director | Sunil Ibrahim |
| Producer | Sudarsanan Kanjiramkulam |
| Banner | Swarnalaya Cinemas |
| Lead Cast | Saiju Kurup, Indrans, Vinay Forrt |
| Supporting Cast | Johnny Antony, Jibin Gopinath, Anand Manmadhan, Manikandan Pattambi, Sajal Sudarsanan, Ananya, Leona, Farha Shibla |
| Story | M. S. Faisal Khan |
| Cinematography | Swaroop Philip |
| Editor | V. Sajan |
| Music & Background Score | Mejo Joseph |
| Project Designer | Shiju Thameens |
| Executive Producers | Arun V. S., Manaf Vallakkadavu |
| Production Controller | Dixon Poduthas |
| Chief Associate Director | Suhail Ibrahim |
| Associate Directors | M. R. Vibin, Shameer S. |
| Production Coordinator | Jins Bhaskar |
| Production Design | M. Bava |
| Makeup | Amal Chandran |
| Sound Design | A. B. Jubin |
| Sound Mixing | Vinod P. Shivaram |
| Costumes | Akshaya Premnath |
| DI Producer | Ramesh C. P. |
| VFX | IVFX Kochi |
| Production Executives | Praveen Edavannappara, Dileep Kothamangalam |
| Stills | Shalu Peyad |
| Publicity | Funnel Media, Dubai |
| Distribution | Swarnalaya Cinemas |
| PRO | A. S. Dinesh |
Another Thriller for Saiju Kurup
The October 2 release makes The Third Murder another thriller featuring Saiju Kurup following Aaram. While Aaram revolves around CI Anto Eappen and an investigation triggered by unexpected incidents, The Third Murder is presented as a psychological thriller with Saiju Kurup, Indrans and Vinay Forrt at the centre of the story.
With The Third Murder releasing in theatres on October 2, 2026, audiences will get to see Saiju Kurup in another thriller-oriented role soon after Aaram.
The Third Murder OTT Release
The OTT rights of The Third Murder have not been sold yet, and a streaming platform is yet to be announced. Meanwhile, Saiju Kurup’s latest film Aaram is expected to begin streaming soon on SonyLIV, its exclusive streaming partner.
