Soothrakkaran is a Malayalam crime thriller movie released in 2019 directed by Anil Raj. The movie stars Gokul Suresh, Niranjana Anoop, and Lijo Mol Jose in the lead roles. The film revolves around three friends who are leading a happy life until they become victims of a vicious serial killer who preys on women.
The protagonist of the movie, Prasad (Gokul Suresh), is a software engineer who lives with his wife Pooja (Niranjana Anoop) and daughter. He has two close friends, Divakaran (Lijo Mol Jose), a builder, and Vivek (Balaji Sharma), a marketing executive. Everything goes well until a series of brutal murders rock the town. The victims all share a common trait - they are all women.
With the investigation going nowhere, the police are clueless and the people are living in fear. It is at this juncture that Divakaran’s wife goes missing. Divakaran suspects that she too has become a victim of the mysterious killer. In desperation, Prasad and Vivek join hands with Divakaran to solve the case and bring the killer to justice.
The rest of the film follows the trio as they embark on a dangerous journey to unravel the mystery behind the murders. They are convinced that the killer must be someone they know, and the clues they gather point to multiple suspects, including some very close to them. As they get closer to the truth, they realize that danger is lurking at every turn.
Soothrakkaran is a slick and stylish thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. The film is well-produced, with commendable performances from the lead cast. The movie explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and revenge. It is a must-watch for fans of the thriller genre.