Nizhal (2021)
Plot
Nizhal (pronounced [n̪iɻal]; transl. Shadow) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by Appu N. Bhattathiri in his debut and written by S. Sanjeev. It stars Kunchacko Boban and Nayanthara. It also features Izin Hash, Rony David, Saiju Kurup and Divya Prabha in supporting roles. Appu N. Bhattathiri with Arunlal S. P. edited the film while Deepak D. Menon handled the cinematography. Sooraj S. Kurup composed the original songs and background score. The film is produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and Melange Film House in association with Tentpole Movies. Kunchacko Boban plays the role of a first-class Judicial Magistrate for the first time in his career. In the film, John Baby, who is recovering from a traumatic accident, meets Nitin, a young boy who interests him with murder stories. When John explores the possibility of Nitin's stories by mapping the events, it corresponds with the actual incidents.
Nizhal details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Genres | Mystery, Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 4m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Appu N. Bhattathiri |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Nizhal about?
Nizhal (pronounced [n̪iɻal]; transl. Shadow) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by Appu N. Bhattathiri in his debut and written by S. Sanjeev. It stars Kunchacko Boban and Nayanthara. It also features Izin Hash, Rony David, Saiju Kurup and Divya Prabha in supporting roles. Appu N. Bhattathiri with Arunlal S. P. edited the film while Deepak D. Menon handled the cinematography. Sooraj S. Kurup composed the original songs and background score. The film is produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and Melange Film House in association with Tentpole Movies. Kunchacko Boban plays the role of a first-class Judicial Magistrate for the first time in his career. In the film, John Baby, who is recovering from a traumatic accident, meets Nitin, a young boy who interests him with murder stories. When John explores the possibility of Nitin's stories by mapping the events, it corresponds with the actual incidents.
Who is in the cast of Nizhal?
Nizhal stars Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara and is directed by Appu N. Bhattathiri. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Nizhal online?
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How long is Nizhal?
Nizhal runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
Who directed Nizhal?
Nizhal was directed by Appu N. Bhattathiri.
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