Anjaam Pathiraa

Anjaam Pathiraa

Year: 2020

Runtime: 144 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Midhun Manuel Thomas

Echo Score: 86

Budget: $20M

ThrillerCrimeMysteryThrillers and murder mysteriesIntriguing and suspenseful murder mysteries

A psychologist with a keen interest in criminology gets entangled in a tough serial killer case which the police find hard to crack.

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Timeline & Setting – Anjaam Pathiraa (2020)

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Location

Kochi City, Kochi Metro, Gypsum field, Pig farm

Kochi, a coastal city in Kerala, serves as the film’s primary backdrop. The story unfolds across the city’s police precincts, the busy streets, and the metro. Key scenes move between a gypsum field where crimes are staged and a pig farm used for a critical clue, grounding the thriller in a recognizably Indian urban landscape.

🔎 Crime 🏙️ Urban 🗺️ Indian setting 🧭 Investigation

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:02

Main Characters – Anjaam Pathiraa (2020)

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Dr. Anwar Hussain (Kunchacko Boban)

A consulting criminologist and psychologist who assists the Kochi police. He analyzes crime patterns, links artefacts, and guides cyber investigations. Calm, analytical, and relentless, he pieces together a multi-layered conspiracy that eludes standard police work.

🔎 Investigator 🧠 Psychologist 🧬 Tech-savvy

DCP Catherine Maria (Unnimaya Prasad)

The senior officer in charge of the case, she orchestrates operations and makes high-stakes decisions. She is pragmatic, strategic, and willing to take risks to corner the killer. Her leadership drives the investigation forward, especially during the trap set to draw out the perpetrator.

🚔 Police 🧭 Leader 🎯 Strategy

Dr. Benjamin Louis (Sharafudheen)

A psychologist whose past trauma intertwines with the murders. He projects a calm, composed demeanor while manipulating others, hinting at a motive rooted in family history and a desire for control. His backstory links to the priest Bennet Franko and a fractured family.

🧠 Psychologist 🗝️ Motive 🗡️ Deception

Andrew (Sreenath Bhasi)

A skilled hacker who aids the investigation by tracing digital footprints and tampered CCTV. He provides crucial cyber support and helps translate technical clues into actionable leads. His quick thinking keeps the case from stalling.

💻 Hacker 🧩 Tech 🛰️ Forensics

Simon Manjooran / Psycho Simon (Sudheer Sufi)

A homicidal psychopath and alleged partner who crosses as a woman on a train. He embodies the film’s theme of disguise and dual identities and acts as a crucial link to the killer’s network. His presence intensifies the cat-and-mouse game.

🎭 Dual identity 🧪 Psychopathy 🧩 Partner in crime

CI Sharathchandran (Jaise Jose)

A senior investigator whose routine involvement is disrupted by the escalating crimes. His kidnapping, vulnerability, and the later revelation of his drug-related past drive a personal stake in the investigation. He embodies the human cost of the case.

🔎 Investigator 🧪 Prescription 💥 Risk

Rebecca Louis (Nandana Varma)

A figure tied to a troubling family history that connects to the murderer’s motive. Her backstory is revealed through flashbacks, illuminating the wider tragedy behind the crimes. She represents the collateral damage of the central conspiracy.

👩‍👧 Family 🧬 Trauma 🕰️ Flashback

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:02

Major Themes – Anjaam Pathiraa (2020)

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🧠 Psychology

The film centers on how psychological profiling and manipulation drive the investigation. A consultant criminologist interprets crime scenes, drug use, and mind games to predict the killer’s next move. The story explores how mental states, trauma, and perception influence criminal behavior.

🕵️ Investigation

The plot emphasizes procedural sleuthing, cyber forensics, and strategic stakeouts. Illicit CCTV tampering and hacked data force the team to rely on human intuition and cross-disciplinary clues. The hunt twists through misdirection, decoys, and a race to outsmart a calculated killer.

⚖️ Justice

The pursuit of justice exposes flaws in the system, including fake encounters and forced confessions. The killer’s past and the investigation’s choices reveal moral ambiguities. The ending hinges on uncovering truth rather than settling scores.

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:02

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