
Straightforward cop Harish and college professor Nishanth get entangled in a dangerous crime. One must fight for his integrity, and the other must fight for justice.
It has indeed become difficult for filmmakers to impress audiences with crime movies/series, given that a significant portion of the content being consumed nowadays falls under this (broad) genre. Particularly with the rise of OTT platforms, a large number of viewers are more well-informed and exposed to cinema, including those from various parts of the world, than those within the industry itself. This may also explain why several Malayalam crime/thriller movies have recently failed to perform, as they do not measure up to the high standard of content that audiences are currently engaging with. While it is unrealistic to expect every work to be exceptional or perfect, makers can strive to ensure that their productions are at least of decent quality, which would likely encourage viewers to watch them without hesitation.
Arun Varma’s Garudan, penned by Midhun Manuel Thomas based on Jinesh M’s story, stands out as one such movie.