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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1

Abduction and grisly murder in the gypsum field

In Kochi, psychologist Anwar Hussain works as a consulting criminologist for the police. One night, DYSP Abraham Koshy is abducted and his corpse is found in a gypsum field, eyes and heart removed. The autopsy shows zolpidem presence but no signs of coercion, hinting at a calculated killer.

Night of the first abduction Gypsum field, Kochi
2

Second officer disappears with a symbolic clue

A few days later, another police officer goes missing and is found dead in the police station backyard, accompanied by a Lady Justice figurine. The autopsy again reveals zolpidem, and the CCTV footage has been tampered with, suggesting a security hacker is at work.

A few days after the first murder Kochi Police Station complex
3

Forensic link to a cybercriminal

Anwar identifies a similar artefact at the earlier crime scene from forensic photos, tying the murders together. The autopsies match, reinforcing that the killer is a hacker capable of compromising security systems.

Shortly after the second murder Forensic lab, Kochi
4

Catherine plans a lure and cyber help arrives

Catherine formulates a plan where two officers patrol at 100-meter intervals to lure the killer, while Anwar teams up with hacker Andrew to trace cyber footprints. The strategy marks a tactical escalation in the investigation.

Planning phase Kochi Police control room
5

Driver kidnapped and a fridge delivery

During the operation, Catherine's driver Paulson is abducted. His scooter camera captures a wolf-masked man and another voice, indicating a two-person team. Paul's body is later found delivered to Anwar's house in a refrigerator box.

During patrol shifts City streets; Anwar's residence
6

Decoy corpse at a cottage

A fingerprint of a cocaine dealer named Shameer Abdulla leads the team to a cottage, where a mummified corpse is found. It turns out to be a decoy, diverting investigators from the true killer.

Following Paulson case Cottage on the outskirts of Kochi
7

Figurine bears a signature

Anwar discovers a distinct signature imprinted on the figurine and learns it belongs to Sudhakar Devalokam, the sculptor. Sudhakar explains he made five figurines for two men who blindsided him, hinting at a larger conspiracy.

Investigation into the figurines Sudhakar's workshop
8

Abduction of Sharathchandran and a trampling clue

CI Sharathchandran is abducted; alongside the figurine is a fidget spinner. His body is dumped on a Kochi Metro train by a woman, heightening the sense of a coordinated, symbolic killer.

On a separate day after the previous events Sharathchandran's home; Kochi Metro
9

Leadership shift at the precinct

Catherine is replaced by ACP Prakash Seetharam, signaling a leadership change as the investigation presses on. The new chief maintains the pursuit of the elusive killer.

Transition period after the metro incident Kochi Police HQ
10

Hypnosis theory and Simon’s legend

Anwar theorizes that victims are hypnotized with zolpidem before kidnapping, with Tenormin acting as a counterdrug. He recalls a spinner connected to a homicidal psychopath named Simon, who is reportedly dead in prison after an explosion; Anwar remains unconvinced by the official story.

During the ongoing investigation Police headquarters; prison records
11

Benjamin Louis surfaces as a key clue

Sudhakar mentions a sixth figurine and paints a canvas based on his daughter’s description, leading Anwar to suspect psychologist Dr. Benjamin Louis. Sudhakar explains he made five figurines for two men who betrayed him, pointing to a deeper motive.

Following Sudhakar's tip Sudhakar's workshop; Benjamin Louis’s circle
12

Benjamin Louis’ backstory reveals a vendetta

Benjamin Louis is connected to a troubled past: his sister Rebecca was impregnated by a priest Bennet Franko, and their father Louis was framed for assault and committed suicide. The backstory suggests a motive rooted in family trauma and institutional corruption.

Flashbacks spanning Benjamin's youth Benjamin's past; flashbacks
13

A reveals the true targets

Anwar deduces the first three murders were decoys; the actual targets are Sharathchandran and Anil Madhavan. He heads to warn Anil but finds only his deserted car, signaling an imminent confrontation.

Before the climactic confrontation Anil Madhavan’s vicinity; city outskirts
14

Showdown on the road: Benjamin’s arrest

Anwar and two officers intercept Benjamin before he can strike Anil. Benjamin overpowers them and chokes Anwar, but Catherine arrives just in time to save him. Benjamin is arrested but later killed in a fake encounter during transit.

In transit to court Transit route to court
15

Final twist: Rebecca’s silent role

A girl visits Anil at his apartment and, after she leaves, Anwar discovers Anil is dead. He realises the killer was the girl, who is revealed, through a final glance, to be Rebecca, leaving the case with a chilling personal vendetta and unanswered questions.

Immediately after the transit incident Anil’s apartment; city

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