Rekhachithram movie: All you need to know about Asif Ali’s mystery crime thriller

New Delhi: Malayalam cinema has been churning out mind-blowing mystery thriller films recently. With films such as Sookshmadarshini and Kishkindha Kaandam among others, fans have been enjoying nail-biting suspense and thrill like never before. We bring you another such movie recommendation that might satiate your hunger for mystery. Rekhachithram is the latest Malayalam mystery thriller film directed by Jofin T Chacko that has been creating buzz amid cinephiles.

Released in theaters on January 9, 2025, Rekhachithram stars Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan in lead roles. With major kudos going to the lead actors for their performance and acting prowess, the film has been receiving a positive response since its release. So, here is everything you need to know before catching Rekhachithram in theatres.

Rekhachithram movie – plot and cast

Rekhachithram‘s intriguing plotline takes place in the secluded hills of Malakkappara. Following Vivek, a station house officer who was reinstated after a brief suspension for concerning gambling habits. In a fresh start, Vivek took charge and came across Rajendra’s case, a man who committed suicide. Before dying, Rajendra went live on social media to reveal a few details about a crime he committed 40 years ago. As Vivek delves deeper into the story, he finds himself investigating the disappearance of a young girl from the filming location of the movie Kathodu Kathoram in the year 1985.

With an incredibly talent cast, the film includes Asif Ali, Anasware Rajan, Manoj K Jayan, Siddique, Saleema, Jagadish, Rajendran, Harisree Asokan, and Indrans among many others.

Watch the trailer for Rekhachithram here – 

Rekhachithram reviews – IMDb rating, audience reception

With a whopping 8.9/10 IMDb rating, Rekhachithram has overall positive reviews from moviegoers. Most reviews praised Asif Ali for his brilliant performance. Further, the feedback saw intense appreciation for the movie’s direction script and high production quality. A review described the film as a perfect blend of mystery, drama and thrill. Another review pointed out the film’s use of the real 1985 film Kathodu Kathoram and how the seamless narrative made fictional elements of the film feel more tangible.

Did the plot and reviews convince you to watch Rekhachithram in theatres? Give this film a shot and see for yourself if it lives up to the hype it has been receiving.