The Night Rider|Nov. 04, 2022|India|151 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Crime;Drama;South;Indian;Thriller
Description: “Kooman: The Night Rider” is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Listin Stephen and Allwin Antony under Magic Frames and Ananya Films. The screenplay was written by K. R. Krishna Kumar. The film features Asif Ali, alongside Renji Panicker, Jaffar Idukki, Baiju, Baburaj, Riyas Narmakala, Hannah Reji Koshy, Jayan Cherthala, Pauly Valsan, Nandu, Meghanathan, Ramesh Thilak, and George Maryan.
The story revolves around Giri, a successful yet troubled police constable haunted by past negative experiences, which lead to him developing kleptomania. Set in a hilly village on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, the plot follows Giri as he relocates to the area and becomes entangled in a series of mysterious and life-altering events tied to the local police station. The narrative begins with Giri, a sharp yet egotistical officer, navigating seemingly ordinary incidents in the village, which gradually take a dark and thrilling turn as hidden secrets come to light.
The film’s background score and a song were composed by Vishnu Shyam. Filming commenced in February 2022 and was completed in 32 days. Post-production began in March, and the release date was announced during the promotional phase. “Kooman” premiered on November 4, 2022, and its official trailer was released on October 27, 2022. The movie received positive feedback from audiences and critics alike.
Cast director: Jeethu Joseph
Cast actor: Asif Ali, Renji Panicker, Baburaj, Jaffer Idukki, Hannah Reji Koshy, Adam Ayub, Nandhu, Baiju Santhosh, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, George Mariyan
Original name: കൂമൻ