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Unmadham

31 July 2026Malayalam2h 21m
Thriller
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 7 scored reviews · 4 not rated

Strong performances and mood, but the third act loses the plot.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Strong premise and lead performances
  • Criticised: Weak disjointed third act

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Critical reception for Unmadham is mixed, with most reviewers acknowledging a strong, atmospheric setup but divided on the film's overall execution. The performances of Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose drew consistent praise, as did the film's intriguing blend of crime, psychological, and supernatural elements in its early portions. However, a majority of critics pointed to a weak and disjointed final act, with the writing struggling to sustain narrative coherence across its genre-mixing ambitions. A handful of reviewers found the thriller consistently engaging, but the prevailing concern is an underwhelming resolution that undermines the promise of its premise.

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Critic reviews (11)

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  1. Top critic

    Baradwaj Rangan

    Film review

    Kiran Das's 'Unmadham' is a solid thriller, a supernatural whodunit that keeps crossing the lines between the real and the surreal.

  2. The Week

    Film review

    'Unmadham' successfully combines crime investigation, personal drama, and supernatural elements, leaving the audience to interpret its ambiguous nature until the very end.

  4. India Today

    Film review

    Kunchacko Boban's mystery crime thriller, written by Shahi Kabir and directed by debutant Kiran Das, sets up a strong premise but gets lost in direction in all the chaos towards the end.

  5. Indian Express

    Film review

    Just when I thought Shahi Kabir couldn't impress us with yet another police story, he has proven me wrong, underscoring that there's enough behind the khaki that's unexplored.

  6. New Indian Express

    Film review

    Although Unmadham goes beyond these tropes to traverse newer terrains, the film is still short of being consistently engaging, largely because of the writing choices.

  7. NowRunning

    Film review

    Unmadham gets off to an intriguing start with a compelling protagonist and an atmospheric premise, but its disjointed writing and implausible latter half undermine its psychological mystery. What begins as an intriguing psychological mystery eventually falters because of superficial storytelling and an unconvincing resolution.

  8. Rediff

    Film review

    A gripping psychological setup and Kunchacko Boban's superb performance are undone by a disappointingly ordinary final act in Unmadham. The film begins with promise, the middle section completely grabs your attention, only to leave you cold with an utterly underwhelming third act.

  10. The Hindu

    Film review

    Kabir, who is usually on a sure footing, struggles to maintain balance between different genres in Unmadham. The mixing of crime with psychological and supernatural elements works wonders in certain portions. But it also comes across as convenient for the writer in some difficult phases.

  11. The News Minute

    Film review

    Unmadham is an uneven thriller that is lifted by the performances of Lijomol Jose and Kunchacko Boban, though the film struggles to maintain consistent narrative tension throughout.

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