Basil Joseph and Soubin Shahir’s ‘Pravinkoodu Shappu’ is finally set for its OTT release after a lukewarm theatrical run.
Directed by debutant Sreeraj Sreenivasan, the film revolves around a murder mystery set in a village toddy shop. Basil Joseph plays Santhosh, a police inspector investigating the death of Babu, a wealthy and feared man. Soubin Shahir portrays Kannan, a worker at the toddy shop where the crime takes place. As Santhosh delves deeper into the case, unexpected twists unfold, keeping the audience guessing until the very end.
The film also features a strong supporting cast, including Chemban Vinod Jose, Chandini Sreedharan, Shivajith, and Shabareesh Varma in key roles. With a blend of dark humor and suspense, Pravinkoodu Shappu offers a gripping narrative that explores human greed, deception, and the thin line between morality and crime.The black comedy thriller hit cinemas on January 16, 2025.
Despite receiving mixed reviews in theatres, the film is expected to find a wider audience on OTT, where dark thrillers often gain cult status. The music for the film is composed by Vishnu Vijay, adding to the atmospheric tension of the story.
For those who missed its theatrical release, Pravinkoodu Shappu will be available for streaming on SonyLIV from April 11, bringing its intriguing murder mystery to audiences at home.
ETimes review for the Basil Joseph starrer reads, “The actors start out strong, but just like writer-director Sreeraj Sreenivasan, seems to lose grip in the too-long second half. It’s a shame, because the stylistic filmmaking, enhanced by Shyju Khalid’s cinematography – particularly in a on a chase sequence with a school bus of Kannan’s scooter – Shafeeq Mohammed Ali’s cuts, Vishnu Vijay’s music and Vishnu Govind’s sound, and the quirky characters – reminiscent of KG George’s cult classic ‘Yavanika’, could have make it a standout crime drama. Now, it feels more like a why-dunnit.”
