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Eko (2025)

Eko poster
Original title
എക്കോ
Directed by
Dinjith Ayyathan
Genre
mystery film, thriller film
Country
India
Rated
PG-13
Rating
7.4 of 10 from 29 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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A detective investigates a series of crimes in a remote region of India. The case forces him to confront hidden truths within a small community.

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What happens

Ekō is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language mystery crime thriller film directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and written and shot by Bahul Ramesh and produced by MRK Jhayaram under the banner Aaradyaa Studios (in their debut production). It serves as the third and final installment of Bahul Ramesh’s Animal Trilogy, following Kishkindha Kaandam (2024) and Kerala Crime Files 2 (2025), starring Sandeep Pradeep, Biana Momin, Saurabh Sachdeva, Vineeth, Narain and Binu Pappu in prominent roles. Principal photography began in April 2025 and concluded in mid-June 2025, with filming primarily taking place in the Idukki district of Kerala and also in Mangalore, Ooty and other parts of southern Karnataka and northern Kerala. Ekō was released on 21 November 2025 to widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences. Made on a budget of ₹5 crore, it emerged as a major commercial success, grossing over ₹50 crore worldwide. After its OTT release, the film received even more acclaim than its theatrical release, with praise for the story, performances (mainly of Sandeep, Biana, and Narain), soundtrack, cinematography, editing, and plot depth. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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