Anomie is a 2026 Indian Malayalam language crime thriller film written and directed by Riyas Marath in his directorial debut. The film stars Rahman and Bhavana in the lead roles, alongside Binu Pappu, Arjun Lal, Shebin Benson, Vishnu Agasthya and Drishya Raghunath. It is produced by Bhavana under Bhavana Film Productions in association with Blitzkrieg Films, Panorama Studios and APK Cinemas.[2]
The film follows the investigation into the disappearance of a young man. His sister pursues answers independently, while a police officer leads the official inquiry. As the investigation progresses, personal and procedural threads intersect, revealing details surrounding the disappearance and its wider implications.[3]
The film marks the directorial debut of Riyas Marath, who previously co wrote films such as Neeli and Diwanji Moola Grand Prix. Harshavardhan Rameshwar composed the background score, marking his Malayalam cinema debut. Cinematography was handled by Sujith Sarang, with editing by Kiran Das.[5]
Release
Anomie was released theatrically on 6 February 2026, after being postponed from an earlier scheduled date of 30 January.[6]
Reception
Anomie received mixed reviews from critics. Writing for The Hindu, the reviewer noted that the film relied heavily on familiar genre elements, which limited its impact despite an ambitious premise.[7]
The Indian Express described the film as a routine crime thriller that felt overstretched, while acknowledging the performances of the lead cast.[8]
A review by The News Minute praised Bhavana’s performance and the central idea, while criticising the screenplay for lacking depth.[9]
Box office
The film opened with worldwide collections of approximately ₹23 lakhs on its first day. By the second day, total collections rose to around ₹48 lakhs, indicating moderate growth during the opening weekend.[citation needed]
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