The teaser of Uyir, the latest film directed by M. Padmakumar, has been released, offering a glimpse into what promises to be an intense investigative thriller inspired by real-life incidents. Known for acclaimed films such as Vargam, Vasthavam, Shikkar, and Joseph, Padmakumar returns to the police procedural genre with a mystery-driven story set against the backdrop of Kannur.
Produced by Santhosh Thrivikraman under the banner of WOW Cinemas, the film features Roshan Mathew in the lead role.
A Mysterious Death Sparks a Complex Investigation
The teaser opens inside a police station in Kannur district, where officers begin investigating a mysterious death. As the investigation unfolds, the case appears to be linked to a series of missing women reported across the district.
With suspense-filled visuals and intriguing dialogue, the teaser hints at a layered narrative that explores crime, justice, and the personal struggles of those seeking the truth.
Written by a Real-Life Police Officer
The screenplay and dialogues for Uyir have been penned by Nikhil K. Menon, a popular singer and actor known to television audiences, along with Shaji Marad, co-writer of the internationally acclaimed Malayalam film Ela Veezha Poonchira and a serving police officer.
The combination of cinematic storytelling and real-life policing experience is expected to bring authenticity to the investigation drama.
Strong Cast Featuring Roshan Mathew and Baiju Santhosh
Alongside Roshan Mathew, actor Baiju Santhosh plays a full-length police officer role in the film.
The supporting cast includes Vineeth Thattil, Divya M. Nair, Santhosh Thrivikraman, Shaju Sreedhar, Sreekanth Murali, Vinod Sagar, Athulya Chandra, and Shruthi Menon.
The film also features special appearances by Bollywood actors Sayami Kher and Mahesh Shetty, adding further appeal to the project.
Shot Across Five Locations
The makers completed filming across multiple locations including Coorg, Thalassery, Palakkad, Kochi, and Mumbai, giving the film a diverse visual backdrop.
Technical Team
The cinematography is handled by Ajay David Kachappilly, known for his work in films such as Porinju Mariam Jose and Garudan. Music and background score are composed by Manikandan Ayyappa, while veteran editor Ranjan Abraham takes charge of editing.
Lyrics have been penned by Shibu Chakravarthy and Santhosh Varma.
Other key crew members include:
- Production Design: Sabu Ram
- Promo Song: Charles Nazareth
- Makeup: P.V. Shankar
- Costume Design: Ayesha Shafeer Seyth
- Stunts: Thavasi Raj
- Creative Head: Nikhil K. Menon
- Sound Design: Arun Varma
- VFX: Sharath Vinu
- Visual Promotions: Snakeplant LLP
- PRO: Aparna Gireesh
Justice Becomes Personal
Positioned around the theme “When Justice Becomes Personal,” Uyir appears to blend investigation, suspense, and emotional drama into a compelling thriller. The teaser suggests that audiences can expect a gripping mystery with unexpected twists when the film arrives in theatres.
