Kooman is an action-drama directed by Jeethu Joseph and written by K. R. Krishna Kumar. Produced by Listin Stephen and Allwin Antony and presented by Magic Frames and Ananya Films, the movie debuted on OTT on April 29, 2025, with a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes.
Kooman 2025 Movie Overview
| Movie Name | Kooman 2025 Movie |
| Original Language | Malayalam |
| Spoken Language | Hindi |
| Release Date | 29 April 2025 |
| Runtime | 2 hour and 33 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Genres | Action Drama |
| Director | Jeethu Joseph |
| Producer | Listin Stephen, Allwin Antony |
Kooman 2025 Movie Screenshot
Kooman 2025 Movie Star Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Asif Ali | CPO Giri Shankar |
| Renji Panicker | CI Soman Pillai (Rtd.) |
| Jaffar Idukki | Maniyan |
| Baiju Santhosh | Thampi |
| Pauly Valsan | Giri’s mother |
| Rajesh Paravoor | Manoharan, Lakshmi’s father |
Kooman 2025 Movie Trailer
Kooman 2025 Movie Review
Set three years after the chilling events of Kooman (2022), Kooman brings back Giri Shankar (Asif Ali), now a seasoned yet haunted Civil Police Officer stationed in a new border town in Kerala. The fictional Nedumbara village is replaced by a misty, urban-rural fringe where modernity clashes with superstition. Giri, still grappling with his ego and penchant for bending rules, stumbles into a web of cryptic disappearances linked to a shadowy cult. His investigation intertwines with his personal demons, as past mistakes—echoes of his thieving antics from the original—resurface to threaten his career and life. The narrative balances Giri’s rogue vigilantism with a broader conspiracy, delivering Jeethu Joseph’s signature twists.
Asif Ali reprises Giri with magnetic intensity, building on his 2022 performance. His portrayal captures a man torn between redemption and recklessness, with subtle glances and smirks that convey Giri’s inner turmoil. Jaffer Idukki, as a returning semi-retired thief, steals scenes with his wry humor and gravitas, elevating even expository moments. Hannah Reji Koshy’s expanded role as Lakshmi adds emotional weight, though her arc feels underdeveloped. Renji Panicker and Baburaj deliver reliable support, but new characters (hypothetically cast) struggle to match the originals’ depth, slightly diluting the ensemble.
Jeethu Joseph, a maestro of Malayalam thrillers (Drishyam, Memories), crafts a visually arresting sequel that leans heavier into psychological horror than its predecessor. The first half is taut, with Giri’s nocturnal investigations set against eerie, fog-laden streets—a nod to the “Owl” motif. KR Krishna Kumar’s screenplay (assuming his return) weaves dual timelines, juxtaposing Giri’s present case with flashbacks to unresolved threads from 2022. However, the second half stumbles, overloading with red herrings and a cult subplot that feels ambitious but rushed. The climax, while shocking, lacks the airtight logic of Joseph’s best work, leaving some questions unanswered.
