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| Unmadham | |
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| ഉന്മാദം | |
| Directed by | Kiran Das |
| Written by | Shahi Kabir |
| Produced by | Kumar Mangat Pathak Abhishek Pathak |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Arjun Sethu |
| Edited by | Kiran Das Jithin John |
| Music by |
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Production company | |
| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 2hr 21m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Unmadham (transl. Madness) is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language police procedural crime thriller film directed by Kiran Das and written by Shahi Kabir.[1] It was produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak through Panorama Studios and T-Series Films. The film stars Kunchacko Boban, Lijomol Jose, Siddique, Krishna Prabha, Vishak Nair, Sudheesh, Sabumon Abdusamad, and Kottayam Nazeer.[2] Mujeeb Majeed and Justin Varghese composed the film's songs and original score. It was released theatrically on 31 July 2026.[3][4][5]
Plot
[edit]Shelly, a civil police officer working in a remote police station, struggling with problems in his personal life, takes up the investigation of a long-unsolved missing person case in the hope of securing a transfer. The film leads to events of reality and superstition.[6]
Production
[edit]Principal photography of the film began in October 2024. The filming took place at various locations across Kerala and was completed in early 2025.
Cast
[edit]- Kunchacko Boban as CPO Shelly
- Lijomol jose as Sowmya
- Siddique
- Raina Radhakrishnan as Keerthana
- Kottayam Nazeer as Sathyajith, Inspector of Police
- Krishna Praba
- Vishak Nair
- Sudheesh
- Sabumon Abdusamad
- Arun Cherukavil
Music
[edit]The film's music was composed by Mujeeb Majeed, while the background score was composed by Justin Varghese. The audio rights were acquired by T-Series. The first single, "Akale", sung by Bijibal with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar, was released on 24 July 2026. The second single was released on 29 July 2026, ahead of the film's theatrical release.[7]
Release
[edit]The film was released theatrically worldwide on 31 July 2026.[3]
Reception
[edit]The Indian Express gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and praised Kunchacko Boban's performance, Kiran Das's direction, and the film's atmospheric treatment.[8] Anna Mathews of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised Kiran Das's direction, Kunchacko Boban's performance, and the film's atmospheric storytelling, and also the realistic police procedural drama.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Shahi Kabir's realistic crime world finds an eerie edge in 'Unmadham' trailer". @theweek. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "'Unmadham' FIRST look poster: Lijomol Jose and Kunchacko Boban team up for intense drama, set for August 7 release". The Times of India. 2026-04-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- 1 2 "'Unmadham' OTT release: Where to stream Kunchacko Boban and Shahi Kabir's thriller online". The Times of India. 2026-08-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ Viju, Sia (2026-08-04). "'Unmadham' OTT release: When and where to watch Kunchacko Boban's Malayalam thriller". @mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "Unmadham (2026) - IMDb".
- ↑ "Unmadham review: Kunchacko Boban's psychological thriller is let down by uneven writing". The Indian Express. 2026-07-31. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ liyashanawas (2026-07-25). "What is the secret behind Unmadham's haunting first song? 'Akale' sets the mood ahead of release". @mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Unmadham review: Kunchacko Boban's psychological thriller is let down by uneven writing". The Indian Express. 2026-07-31. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Unmadham Movie Review: Despite chaotic second half, Kunchacko-Shahi deliver novel police drama". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-08-07.