Unmadam teaser: Kunchacko Boban set to re-investigate a mysterious case amid family crisis
Thiruvananthapuram, May 22
The teaser of Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose starrer Malayalam psychological thriller 'Unmadam' is finally out. The film is centred around a cop story, hinting at a narrative which revolves around a mysterious case file.
Directed by the debutant Kiran Das, as per the teaser, the film follows the story of a police officer who is going through a crisis in his family. During the times when his family appears to be in shambles, the actor decides to re-investigate a long-unsolved case believed to possess supernatural elements.
The film is bankrolled by Panorama Studios. Kunchacko Boban shared the teaser on its Instagram handle.
Apart from the lead cast, the film also stars Siddique, Sudheesh, Vishak Nair, Sabumon, Kottayam Nazeer, Jijoy Rajagopal, Gokulan, Arun Cherukavil, Unni Lalu, Shaju Sreedhar, Krishna Praba, Kiran Peethambaran, Vishnu, Raina Radhakrishnan, Sijoy Varghese and Vighneshwar Suresh.
The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, T-Series and Panorama Studios and is produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak. The makers have not unveiled the theatrical release date yet.
The actor Kunchacko Boban was last seen in the movie 'Patriot.' It also starrer Mohanlal and Mammootty in the lead roles.
It was directed by Mahesh Narayanan and was released earlier this year. As for Lijomol Jose, the actress was last seen in the film 'Baby Girl', which was directed by Arun Varma and written by the screenwriter duo Bobby-Sanjay. It was released in January 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
A police officer re-investigating an old case while dealing with family problems? That sounds like a perfect setup for a gripping thriller. Lijomol Jose is a brilliant actress too, her performance in 'Baby Girl' was amazing. Hope the director delivers on this concept! 🤞
Always happy to see new directors in Malayalam cinema. The teaser looks slick and the cast is strong - Siddique and Sudheesh are always reliable. But I hope the supernatural angle doesn't overshadow the emotional core of the family crisis. That balance is key for a thriller like this.
Kunchacko Boban and a psychological thriller - name a better combo! After 'Virus' and 'Nna Thaan Case Kodu', he always picks interesting scripts. This one seems to have that eerie, suspenseful vibe that Malayalam cinema does so well. T-Series backing it is a bonus for wider reach! 👍
The teaser gave me chills! The way the officer is torn between his crumbling personal life and a mysterious case with supernatural elements is so relatable in a metaphorical sense. We all have those 'unmadam' (madness) moments in life. Lijomol and Kunchacko together will be magic!
As someone who follows Malayalam cinema from abroad, this looks solid. The psychological thriller genre is booming in India right now, and 'Unmadam' seems to have the right ingredients - a troubled cop, an unsolved case, and family drama. Hope they announce the release date soon! 🎬