The makers of Dheeram have released the trailer of the upcoming investigative crime thriller, and it sets the tone for a tense, atmospheric ride. Headlined by Indrajith Sukumaran, the film introduces audiences to a police officer caught in the middle of a harrowing case that appears to involve a pattern of linked murders. The debut of filmmaker Jithin T Suresh arrives on December 5 and positions itself as a tightly wound procedural that leans into intrigue and psychological unease.
A brooding investigation takes shape
Scripted by Deepu S Nair and Sandeep Sadanandan, the writing team known for Ore Mukham, Pushpaka Vimanam and Padakkuthira, the film appears to explore the darker edges of crime investigation. The trailer focuses on Indrajith’s character as he sifts through a series of disturbing deaths that unsettle both his team and the community around them. Divya Pillai features as the officer working closely with him, providing the grounded counterweight to his increasingly demanding pursuit of answers.
What makes the trailer click is its sense of unease. The mood is set early. Quick cuts, tense silences and ominous detailing hint at a killer who stays one step ahead. Indrajith, who has built a reputation for playing layered characters in films like Left Right Left, Ee Adutha Kalathu and Halal Love Story, brings a quiet intensity to the role. There is an edge in his performance that suggests the case will push him far beyond standard protocol.
A cast and crew that signals serious ambition
The film features a notable supporting cast including Pani actor Sagar Surya, Aju Varghese, Vijayaraghavan, Reba Monica John, Roshan Basheer and Nishanth Sagar. Each appears briefly in the trailer, hinting at a story that branches into multiple threads and suspects. While the exact contours of the plot remain under wraps, the glimpses suggest a narrative that moves through police stations, shadowed streets and tense interrogation rooms.
On the technical side, cinematographer Sougandh Su gives the visuals a washed, moody palette that heightens the stakes. The editing by Nagooran Ramachandran appears brisk and sharp, giving the footage a sense of urgency. The music by Manikandan Ayyappa supports the material with an unsettling score that fills the silences with tension.
Dheeram is produced by Remosh MS under the Remo Entertainmentz banner, in association with Haris Amabazhathingal of Malabar Talkies. With the flood of Malayalam thrillers in recent years, the film aims to carve its space by emphasising character driven suspense and a grounded investigative core. If the trailer is any indication, the makers are leaning into atmosphere and performance to deliver a gripping watch.
As anticipation builds, viewers will be curious to see how the clues, motives and misdirection come together on the big screen. For fans of moody police procedurals, Dheeram looks ready to join the growing list of Malayalam thrillers that combine craft with strong, grounded storytelling.
Also Read: Indrajith Sukumaran Steps Into a High Stakes Investigation As Dheeram Confirms Theatrical Release
