Rekhachithram: Malayalam thriller’s story, cast, Box Office, and OTT release updates

New Delhi: The Malayalam film industry is doing exactly what it is good at– producing content-centric films. Speaking of which, filmmaker Jofin T Chacko dropped the thriller Rekhachithram starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan. Released on January 9, this Malayalam language movie has captured the attention of cinema enthusiasts and how!

Produced by Kavya Film Company and Ann Mega Media, Rekhachithram is creating a stir at the Box Office in just one week of its release. Scroll down to read more as we delve into the story, cast and other details about the film!

Rekhachithram story

The story of Rekhachithram is set in the serene yet mysterious hills of Malakkappara. Vivek (Asif Ali) returns as the SHO after a suspension caused by his gambling addiction. Shortly after resuming duty, he is thrust into the investigation of Rajendran’s (Siddique) dramatic suicide, streamed live on social media, during which Rajendran confessed to a decades-old crime involving his associates. As Vivek delves deeper, he uncovers connections to the puzzling disappearance of a young girl from the filming location of the 1985 movie Kathodu Kathoram, unravelling secrets buried for over 40 years.

Rekhachithram cast

• Asif Ali as CI Vivek Gopinath
• Anaswara Rajan as Rekha Pathrose, an Aspiring Actress
• Manoj K. Jayan as Vincent aka Vakkachan
• Unni Lalu as Young Vakkachan
• Siddique as Rajendran / Rajan
• Shaheen Siddique as Young Rajan
• Jagadish as Himself
• Sai Kumar as Francis Thadathil
• Shajeer P Basheer as Young Francis
• Harisree Ashokan as Gopinath, Vivek’s Father
• Indrans as Chandrappan

Rekhachithram OTT release updates and trailer

Currently, there is no official confirmation for the OTT release date and platform for Rekhachithram. The film was released in theatres on 9 January 2025 to rave reviews from the audience and critics alike. Fans of Malayalam cinema can anticipate an OTT announcement soon.

Watch the gripping trailer for Rekhachithram below!

Rekhachithram box office collection

According to industry tracker Sacnilk.com, Rekhachithram has minted Rs 30 crore worldwide and Rs 15.16 crore in India. On Day 5 of its theatrical release, the Malayalam thriller collected Rs 2 crore and Rs 1.95 crore on its fourth day. Having crossed the Rs 15 crore mark, Rekhachithram will mint over Rs 20 crore in India in the coming week.