Narivetta (Movie) is a Malayalam political action thriller that delves into themes of state-sanctioned violence and systemic oppression. Set against the backdrop of Kerala’s tribal heartlands, the film follows Varghese Peter (Tovino Thomas), a police constable who becomes entangled in the state’s brutal crackdown on indigenous communities. The narrative explores his internal conflict and transformation as he navigates the moral complexities of his profession.
Directed by Anuraj Manohar and written by Abin Joseph, the film features a strong ensemble cast, including Suraj Venjaramoodu as Basheer Ahammed, Cheran as DIG R. Keshavadas, and Arya Salim as C.K. Shanthi. The film’s cinematography is handled by Vijay, with music composed by Jakes Bejoy. Produced by Tippushan VE and Shiyas Hassan under the banner of Indian Cinema Company, Narivetta was released theatrically on May 23, 2025.
The film was officially announced on 21 July 2024. Principal photography commenced on 26 July 2024 and was shot in Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Wayanad. The film’s songs and original score were composed by Jakes Bejoy
| Directed by | Anuraj Manohar |
|---|---|
| Written by | Abin Joseph |
| Produced by | TippushanShiyas Hassan |
| Starring | Tovino ThomasSuraj VenjaramooduCheran |
| Cinematography | Vijay |
| Edited by | Shameer Muhammed |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
| Production company | Indian Cinema Company |
| Distributed by | Indian Cinema Company (India) |
| Release date | 23 May 2025 |
| Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹10 crore |
| Box office | ₹23.21 crore |
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Narivetta Movie Cast
- Tovino Thomas as Varghese Peter, Kerala Police constable
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as Basheer Ahammed, Kerala Police Head constable
- Cheran as DIG Raghuram Keshavadas IPS
- Arya Salim as C. K Shanthi (character based on C.K Jaanu)
- Pranav Teophine as Thaami (character based on Jogi)
- Priyamvada Krishnan
- Prasanth Madhavan as Madhu (character based on M. Geethanandan)
- Rini Udayakumar
- Jithin Eden
- Badusha NM as Kappachettan
- Kumar Sethu as Minister Ramakrishnan
- Dr. Vijesh Lee as Army Officer Daya Narayan