Malayalam cinema in 2025 is taking a bold leap with Ronth, an intense, character-driven cop thriller set entirely over the course of one haunting night. Directed by the acclaimed writer and filmmaker Shahi Kabir, known for powerful works like Nayattu and Joseph, Ronth promises to be a gripping addition to India’s expanding portfolio of noir-style dramas.
Overview & Release Date
Title: Ronth (literally Night Patrol)
Director & Writer: Shahi Kabir – National Award‑winning screenwriter known for Nayattu, Joseph, and Ela Veezha Poonchira .
Release Date: Scheduled for June 13, 2025, marking Junglee Pictures’ debut in Malayalam cinema .
Plot
Ronth (meaning “Night Patrol”) follows two police officers on what initially appears to be a routine night shift — until the streets begin to unravel with rising tension. As they respond to various calls across the city, buried personal conflicts and systemic truths begin to emerge.
The entire film unfolds in near real-time, offering a relentless narrative where the characters must navigate the blurred line between justice and survival. Expect emotionally complex decisions, haunting visuals, and moral questions that linger long after the credits roll.
Faces Behind the Flashlights
A list of cast that for the Malayalam film Ront.
Dileesh Pothan
Forget what you know about this National Award-winning filmmaker — here he returns as an actor, delivering a performance soaked in restraint. His senior officer doesn’t raise his voice, but his silence echoes louder than any siren.
Roshan Mathew
Always a chameleon, Roshan plays the younger cop. He walks the tightrope between doing what’s lawful and doing what’s right. His journey isn’t just emotional — it’s existential.
Others in the dark:
Sudhi Koppa – as the voice of street-level realism
Lakshmi Menon, Krisha Kurup, Arun Cherukavil, and Nandanunni – each character adding layers to the world outside the police jeep
Who’s Behind the Curtain?
Director/Writer: Shahi Kabir – Mastermind of Nayattu and Joseph, known for pulling back the curtain on police morality
Cinematographer: Manesh Madhavan – Bringing the night to life with quiet menace
Editor: Praveen Mangalath – Slicing time like a surgeon
Music: Anil Johnson – Subtle, moody, and never overbearing
Who’s Taking the Risk?
This is not just another crime story — it’s also a milestone. Ronth marks the Malayalam debut of Junglee Pictures, the studio behind Talvar and Raazi. Co-produced with Festival Cinemas, the project is steered by Vineet Jain, Rathish Ambat, Amrita Pandey, and others who clearly trust in Shahi Kabir’s vision.
Release Date
Ronth is scheduled to release in theaters on June 13, 2025. Teasers and posters have already dropped online, generating strong anticipation among cinephiles and fans of Malayalam realism.
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