''Kooman'' () is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language

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directed by

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, written by K. R. Krishna Kumar and jointly produced by

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and Allwin Antony. The film stars Asif Ali, with Renji Panicker,

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, Baburaj,

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, and Meghanathan. The plot follows Giri Shankar, a

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disregarded by his colleagues and looked upon with contempt by his villagers, as he takes revenge for a humiliating incident, his life turns upside down. The original background score and a song was composed by Vishnu Shyam.

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began in February 2022. ''Kooman'' was released in theatres on 4 November 2022 to critical acclaim from critics and audiences. The film was a commercial success at the box office.

Premise

Giri Shankar is a young

in his village police station. He is very observant and has expertise in finding clues. As a result, the Circle Inspector Pillai and Sub Inspector Sukumaran appreciate his detective skills, which also makes a few constables jealous. He is often annoyed by arrogant villagers who disrespect him. CI Pilai scolds Giri for trying to file a drug smuggling case on a young man who told Giri to remember his place as a constable. CI Pillai then retires from duty and a new Circle Inspector named Harilal takes charge there. He is an egoistic cop who insults Giri for no reason. But after a few incidents, CI Harilal and two constables got suspended.

Cast

Production

Development

''Kooman'' was announced on 2 February 2022 with a title motion poster poster. Jeethu said it is a thriller.

Filming

The makers started the

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on 24 February 2022 with the switch-on ceremony. It took 32 days to complete the shoot. The

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of the film started in March and

himself announced the release date when the promotions for the film were ongoing.

Release

The film was released on 4 November 2022. The official trailer of the film was released on 27 October 2022. The film received positive reviews.

Reception

Critical response

S.R. Praveen of

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wrote, The investigative thriller might be director Jeethu Joseph's most comfortable space, but what keeps the interest alive is the main thread related to the vengeful character essayed masterfully by Asif Ali. Shajin Shrijith of

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wrote, Kooman, too, similarly exercises your brain. Considering what happens to Giri's career in the climax, I wish he would appear in the next Drishyam film.

Music

The original background score and songs were composed by Vishnu Shyam.

References

External links

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