Kurukkan

Kurukkan

Year: 2023

Runtime: 124 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Jayalal Divakaran

ComedyCrime

A self deprecating police officer who is down on luck and hasn’t had any career promotion’s tries to frame an innocent to make fame, but it backfires on him.

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Timeline & Setting – Kurukkan (2023)

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Time period

Location

Cochin (Kochi), Kerala, India; Gandhi Nagar police station; Cochin Tower hotel; Palarivattom metro station

Set in modern Cochin, the story moves between a bustling police station, a waterfront cityscape, and urban interiors. Key locations include the Gandhi Nagar police station, the Cochin Tower hotel, and the Palarivattom metro station. The city’s busy streets and CCTV-visible corridors frame the investigation as it unfolds.

❗️ Crime 🏙️ City 🚓 Police

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:13

Main Characters – Kurukkan (2023)

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Hari (Shine Tom Chacko)

A cybersecurity analyst who becomes the primary suspect in Neenu's death. He is intelligent, calm under pressure, and relentlessly resourceful, using his tech skills to uncover the truth behind the false testimony surrounding the case. He fights a corrupt system to clear his name.

🧠 Clever 🗣️ Persuasive 💪 Determined

CI Dinesh K.T (Vineeth Sreenivasan)

An ambitious police inspector who manipulates the investigation to frame Hari. He leverages false testimony and media-friendly theatrics to advance his case, hoping to boost his career before the Crime Branch steps in. His arrogance unravels as Hari exposes the conspiracy.

💼 Corrupt 🧩 Manipulative 🗣️ Ambitious

Krishnan Rajasekharan (Sreenivasan)

A court witness who frequently testifies, but betrays Hari with a false statement to help the police case. He is self-serving and easily swayed by pressure, illustrating how easily justice can be bent by those who profit from it.

🗣️ Calculating 🧠 Self-serving 🧭 Opportunistic

Arya (Malavika Menon)

Hari's lover who helps him hide from the police and assists in gathering evidence—retrieving Krishnan's mobile and coordinating their move. She is loyal, quick-thinking, and willing to take risks for Hari.

💖 Loyal 🧩 Resourceful 🕊️ Supportive

Anjitha (Ansiba Hassan)

Neenu's roommate who is questioned by the police; her statements are later shown to be part of a misleading narrative. She embodies how innocent-sounding testimonies can shape a case.

👥 Roommate 🔎 Witness 💬 Testimony

Bhagat (Manager) (Nandan Unni)

Neenu's manager who operates within the celebrity's circle and is connected to the case's social dynamics. He figures as a minor but influential presence that helps drive the narrative's pressure.

💼 Manager 🗣️ Witness 🕵️‍♂️ Influence

Manaf (Azees Nedumangad)

Hari's friend who drives the errand to help Hari escape; he serves as a crucial ally in navigating the chase through the city.

🤝 Ally 🚗 Driver 🧭 Loyal

Neenu (Mareena Michael)

Celebrity model and social media influencer whose death triggers the investigation; her online persona, relationships, and private life drive much of the plot.

💃 Celebrity 📱 Influencer 🕵️‍♂️ Central

Judge (Srikant Murali)

The presiding judge who oversees the trial, ensuring due process and weighing the credibility of the testimonies. He becomes a crucial arbiter as Hari challenges the prosecution's case.

⚖️ Judge 🧭 Impartial

SI Reena Mathew (Sruthi Jayan)

Investigator who participates with Sajad Hassan in the case; she observes the manipulation and, at times, expresses misgivings about the prosecution's tactics. She represents the moral complexity within the force.

🕵️‍♀️ Investigator 🗺️ Teamwork

SI Sajad Hassan (Aswath Lal)

Investigator who assists in the case; he participates in arresting Hari and helps push the prosecution's narrative. His actions reveal the pressure and coordination within the police team.

🕵️‍♂️ Detective 🤝 Party to plan

Public Prosecutor (Dileep Menon)

Represents the state in court, arguing the prosecution's case and pushing for Hari's conviction. The character's performance underscores how legal rhetoric can shape perception.

⚖️ Prosecutor 🗣️ Legal

Ahammad

Warehouse owner who lends Hari a hiding place, playing a critical supportive role in the escape plan.

🏭 Warehouse 🤝 Ally

Neenu's neighbour (Sohan Seenulal)

A neighbor who observes the unfolding investigation and becomes a peripheral witness.

👥 Neighbor 🗳️ Testimony

Bincy George (Gowry Nandha)

Dinesh's wife who unexpectedly testifies against him, adding a personal dimension to the case and unraveling the inspector's alibi.

💍 Wife 🗣️ Witness

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Major Themes – Kurukkan (2023)

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⚖️ Justice

From the start, the film explores how justice can be swayed by appearances and procedural shortcuts. Hari's fight against a biased investigation exposes how false testimonies and image-driven policing threaten due process. The narrative tracks the tension between truth and manipulation within the courtroom and the wider system.

🔎 Evidence

Evidence in Kurukkan is contested and reconstructed in real time. The film shows how digital traces, CCTV footage, and personal messages are used to build or undermine a case. It reveals how witnesses can be coerced or deceitful, challenging the idea that courtrooms always reveal the truth.

🌐 Cyber Crime

The plot ties in cyber elements—Hari's background as a cybersecurity analyst, digital footprints, and attempts to retrieve deleted call records. It highlights how online data can sway public perception and determine guilt or innocence. The story uses tech as both a tool for justice and a weapon for manipulation.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:13

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