Mayaanadhi is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language romantic thriller film directed and co-produced by Aashiq Abu. The film stars Tovino Thomas and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles, with Harish Uthaman, Leona Lishoy, and Darshana Rajendran in supporting roles.
The film follows Mathan, a young man involved in a shady money deal that goes wrong, leading to the accidental killing of a police officer. He goes on the run and ends up hiding out in Kochi, where he comes across his former lover Aparna, an aspiring actress who is struggling to make a name for herself in the film industry.
Mathan tries to rekindle their past relationship while being pursued by the police. As the hunt for him gets increasingly intense, Mathan and Aparna find themselves caught up in a dangerous game of love and survival.
Mayaanadhi received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and cinematography. It was praised for its realistic and intense portrayal of a complex romance between two flawed individuals on the run. The film was also noted for its poignant depiction of the struggles of women in the film industry.
