Eko Malayalam Movie Review 2025: The Malayalam film industry has been repeatedly reinventing the Indian cinema with a strong storytelling and creative approaches to filmmaking. The most recent film in the series is the 2025 mystery thriller, Eko directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and written and shot by Bahul Ramesh. Released together with “Vilayath Buddha this movie has surprisingly found itself in the limelight of the social network, with the audience terming it as one of the gutsiest thrillers of the year.
Eko started trending on X (previously Twitter) before its opening day and was complemented by the users about the quality of its screenplay, technical prowess, and unusual structure. Amongst a lot of film releases in a year, Eko has become a movie that does not play on shallow thrills but instead, it plays with mystery, slow pacing suspense and hidden psychology.
X (Twitter) Reactions: How Are Viewers Responding?
On X, Eko has caused a remarkable response of good reactions. Numerous audience is terming the movie as a rarity in the genre of Malayalam thriller that has achieved a balance between silence, tension and narration. One of the users called the movie a peak-level thriller that runs on razor-sharp writing-director duo, and admired the sophisticated tension-building which was used by Bahul Ramesh and the tense background music by Mujeeb Majeed.
One more viewer posted that they had never given out a 5/5 rating on a Malayalam film before asserting the film to be better than the previous film of the makers, Kishkindha Kaandam. Some others also remarked that the intermission twist of this film considerably reinforces the element of thriller, referring to it as slow but engulfing.
The common takeaway from these reactions is that Eko has impressed audiences with depth, craft, and storytelling rather than predictable action or typical commercial emotions.
Plot Overview: A Story of Survival, Mystery, and Secrets
With its setting, a mist-filled hills of Kaattukunnu, Eko is a story of two people, Mlaathi Chedathi and Peyoos, as they struggle to survive in a territory that is evoked by the occurrences of the unknown. The core of the story though, is Kuriyachan a businessman whose dark history still lingers in the hills even after he was gone.
In the trailer of the film, there is hardly anything as to the plot of the movie, but it gives a slight indication of a strange Malaysian dog breed, and a man who provides Navy with these dogs. Different timelines, the shifting place and various characters appear to be focused on a single mysterious man. Such bare revelation provokes interest and encourages viewers to find out the truth with the characters.
The full title of the film is “Eko: From The Infinite Chronicles Of Kuraichan,” suggesting that the narrative is a deep psychological account rather than a straightforward thriller.
Cast and Performances
Sandeep Pradeep plays a powerful lead part in the movie in the role of Peyoos where his portrayal is both vulnerable and unpredictable. The supporting actors are the Malayalam film stars like Biana Momin, Vineeth, Narain, Ashokan (as Sivadasan), Binu Pappu, Ranjith Shekhar and Saheer Muhammed. The role of Sim Zhi Fei is also important.
A very efficient technical team is added to the cast. The music composed by Mujeeb Majeed is also very important in lifting the atmosphere of the film. The editing of Sooraj ES is used to sustain the tension and the pacing is carefully arranged, whereas the art direction of Sajeesh Thamarassery manages to recreate the very specific atmosphere of the hills in Idukki.
Eko is also special because it is the first production of Aaradyaa studios directed by MRK Jhayaram. The movie was shot in many places in Idukki, Kerala, and the main shooting lasted between April and mid-June 2025.
Trailer Analysis: A Line That Redefined Interest
The trailer of Eko quickly caught attention because of its haunting statement:
“No man can judge another as precisely as a dog can.”
This line in itself prompted the viewers to have curiosity as it is an indication that the film is not just about crime, but instinct, morality and animal nature of human beings. The trailer does not disclose any important points of the plot. It, instead, provides disjointed images of weird dogs, dark bodies, hazy mountains, and characters that are engaged in a decades-long search.
Rather than answering questions, the trailer raises them—and that is exactly why the film feels promising.
Part of an “Animal Trilogy”?
Critics and viewers suggest that Eko can be seen as part of an informal “Animal Trilogy,” following:
Writer Bahul Ramesh has repeatedly shown interest in exploring the conflict between animal instinct and human morality. Eko continues this theme, but with greater complexity and subtle symbolism.
Box Office Expectations
Despite releasing alongside the anticipated film Vilayath Buddha, Eko is projected to achieve a strong opening in Kerala due to:
- Positive word of mouth
- Online buzz
- Strong thriller audience base
- Distinctive storyline
Early estimates indicate that Eko may witness higher-than-expected opening day numbers, especially in urban centers where psychological thrillers tend to perform better.
Final Verdict: Should You Watch Eko?
Eko is a movie that stresses on nature rather than on pace, mood rather than movement and characters rather than on effects. It might not suit the spectators who want to watch a fast-paced commercial thriller, but it is an excellent option to those who enjoy the depth of the stories, the build-up, and the subtle mystery.
If you enjoy intense thrillers driven by silence, realism, and character-driven tension, Eko is worth watching in theatres.
Estimated Audience-Based filmyhigh.com Rating: 4.4 out of 5