Uyir
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Director M. Padmakumar, who gave us the brilliant investigative thriller Joseph, is back with his new movie “Uyir”. Starring Roshan Mathew in the lead role of a police officer, this crime drama is completely based on shocking real-life incidents. It promises to be a very serious and realistic watch for thriller fans.
🌍 Shot Across India!
Did You Know? Even though it is a Malayalam movie, the story of Uyir travels far and wide! The director shot this beautiful movie across many different locations in India, including the misty hills of Coorg, the historical town of Thalassery, Palakkad, Kochi, and all the way to the busy streets of Mumbai!
About the Movie – The Plot
SI Ajeeb is a young probationary police officer posted in a town on the Kerala-Karnataka border. When a mysterious case comes to him, he refuses to close his eyes to the truth. His honest investigation pulls him into a dark world of hidden realities and extremely difficult choices.
Cast and Crew
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The Lead Star: Roshan Mathew (playing the serious role of SI Ajeeb).
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Supporting Cast: Baiju Santhosh, Bollywood actress Saiyami Kher, Shruthy Menon, Vineeth Thattil, Shaju Sreedhar, and Sreekanth Murali.
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Director: M. Padmakumar.
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Writers: Nikhil K. Menon and Shaji Marad.
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Producers: Santhosh Thrivikraman (under the banner of Wow Cinemas).
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Music Director: Manikandan Ayyappa.
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Cinematography: Ajay David Kachappilly.
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Editor: Ranjan Abraham.
Release Date and Details
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Theatrical Release: Releasing in cinemas today, June 26, 2026.
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Genre: Crime / Mystery / Drama.
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Running Time: 2 hours 18 minutes.
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Certificate: UA 16+ (Suitable for mature teens and adults).
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Language: Malayalam.
Interesting Facts & Real-Life Connection
The most interesting fact about Uyir is its raw connection to reality. The movie is co-written by Shaji Marad, who is actually a real-life police officer! Because of his actual field experience (he also co-wrote the hit film Ela Veezha Poonchira), all the police station scenes, crime scene investigations, and legal procedures shown in this movie are 100% authentic and true to real life. There are no fake “movie style” police scenes here.
OTT Release Date & Platform
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OTT Platform: The official digital streaming rights have not been announced yet. However, strong Malayalam investigative thrillers usually land on SonyLIV, ManoramaMAX, or Amazon Prime Video.
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Expected Release: Following the normal 4 to 5 weeks of theatre run, you can expect Uyir to start streaming on OTT around late July or early August 2026.
Tips for Audiences
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A Grounded Investigation: Do not go in expecting flying cars, item dances, or mass hero entry scenes. This is a slow-burn, realistic police story that focuses on the mind of the investigator.
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A New Roshan Mathew: We are used to seeing Roshan in romantic or boy-next-door roles. Watching him play a tough, serious cop is a very fresh and exciting change.
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The “Joseph” Vibe: If you loved the dark, emotional, and serious mood of M. Padmakumar’s previous superhit movie Joseph, you will definitely connect with the tone of this film.
