Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum -2017- Malayalam D... [updated] Jun 2026

The story centers on (Suraj Venjaramoodu) and Sreeja (Nimisha Sajayan), a newly married couple who eloped due to inter-caste opposition. While traveling to Kasaragod to sell Sreeja's gold thali (nuptial chain) to fund a borewell, a thief—also claiming the name Prasad (Fahadh Faasil)—steals and swallows the chain.

At its core, the film follows a newlywed couple, Prasad (Fahadh Faasil) and Sreeja (Nimisha Sajayan), traveling on a bus. Sreeja’s gold chain is stolen by a slick, unassuming thief (Suraj Venjaramoodu). When caught, the thief swallows the chain to destroy the evidence. Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum -2017- Malayalam D...

The title is a riddle. "Driksakshiyum" (The Witness). In law, an eyewitness is gold. Here, the only witness is the wife. But the brilliance is that the film asks: Is seeing the same as knowing? Sreeja’s arc—from helpless victim to the film’s secret weapon—is subtle genius. Her final move is not a punch or a scream; it is a singular, silent act of psychological violence that throws the entire case open. The story centers on (Suraj Venjaramoodu) and Sreeja

Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) is not a film you watch ; it is a film you inhabit . It stays with you long after the credits roll—the whir of the police station fan, the taste of cold tea, and the hollow victory of a thief who proves that sometimes, the law protects the liar. Sreeja’s gold chain is stolen by a slick,

The characters in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum are well-developed and complex. Dileep's portrayal of Sajan, a ordinary man struggling with his conscience, is impressive. Isha Koppikar plays the role of a strong and determined woman, who becomes a catalyst for Sajan's transformation. Binu Antony's performance as a police officer adds depth to the narrative.

4.5/5 stars

: The film features stellar performances, including Fahadh Faasil’s nuanced portrayal of the chain snatcher and Nimisha Sajayan’s award-winning debut.