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It is a 2025 Malayalam dark comedy crime thriller written and directed by Sreeraj Sreenivasan in his directorial debut. Produced by Anwar Rasheed, the film stars Soubin Shahir, Basil Joseph, Chemban Vinod Jose, Chandini Sreedharan, and Shabareesh Varma in prominent roles. The movie was released in theatres on January 16, 2025.
Story
The story takes place in a small village and revolves around a mysterious death at a local toddy shop. One rainy night, the shop closes as usual, but 11 people remain inside, drinking and playing cards.
The following morning, the shop owner Komban Babu is found hanging inside the shop. What initially appears to be a suicide soon raises several questions, leading to a murder investigation.
SI Santhosh CJ, played by Basil Joseph, takes charge of the case and begins questioning the 11 people who were present at the toddy shop that night. As the investigation progresses, he discovers that each person has secrets, personal grudges, and connections that could be linked to Babu’s death.
The case becomes increasingly complicated as the suspects give conflicting accounts of what happened. SI Santhosh must separate the truth from the lies to uncover who killed Komban Babu and the reason behind the murder.
Cast
The main cast of It includes:
Soubin Shahir as Kannan
Basil Joseph as SI Santhosh CJ
Chemban Vinod Jose as Suni
Chandini Sreedharan as Merinda
Shabareesh Varma as Thotta Biju
Niyas Backer as Ceylon Maaman
Shivajith Padmanabhan as Babu
The film features an ensemble cast, with the characters becoming part of the mysterious investigation surrounding the toddy shop owner’s death.
Director and Crew
Sreeraj Sreenivasan wrote and directed Pravinkoodu Shappu, marking his debut as a director. The film was produced by Anwar Rasheed under the banner of Anwar Rasheed Entertainment.
The music and background score were composed by Vishnu Vijay, adding to the film’s dark and suspenseful atmosphere.
Genre
It combines dark comedy, crime, and thriller elements. The film balances a murder investigation with humorous situations arising from the unusual group of suspects and their interactions.
The story focuses on themes of secrets, revenge, suspicion, greed, and hidden motives, keeping the investigation at the centre of the narrative.
Release Date
It was released in Malayalam theatres on January 16, 2025. The film was initially planned for a Christmas 2024 release before its theatrical launch was postponed.
Movie Overview
The film begins with an unusual murder at a toddy shop and follows the investigation led by SI Santhosh. With 11 people trapped inside the shop on the night of the incident, every suspect has a story to tell and potentially something to hide.
As the investigation unfolds, the film mixes suspense and dark humour while gradually revealing the secrets surrounding Komban Babu’s mysterious death.
Release Date, Cast and Story
It is a Malayalam dark comedy crime thriller that follows a police investigation into the mysterious death of a toddy shop owner. Starring Soubin Shahir, Basil Joseph, and Chemban Vinod Jose, the film combines mystery, humour, and crime as SI Santhosh attempts to identify the killer among 11 suspects.
