After its theatrical release earlier this year, Roshan Mathew's Malayalam investigative thriller Uyir is gearing up for its digital debut. Directed by M. Padmakumar, the police procedural is inspired by real-life incidents from the career of a police officer. Although the movie received mixed reviews during its theatrical run, Roshan Mathew's performance earned praise from audiences and critics alike.

Streaming details of Uyir

The makers have now confirmed that Uyir will begin streaming on JioHotstar from August 4. The announcement comes a little over a month after the film hit theatres on June 26, giving those who missed it on the big screen a chance to watch it from home.

Uyir stars Roshan Mathew as probationary sub-inspector Ajeeb Rahman, a young police officer posted at the Dharmadam Police Station in Kannur, Kerala. His first major investigation begins when the decomposed body of an unidentified woman is found inside an abandoned well.

Initially, the case appears to be straightforward, but Ajeeb soon notices inconsistencies that make him question the early assumptions. Working alongside his assistant officer Joy, he identifies the woman as Shobha, a local manual labourer, through a distinctive tattoo.

As the investigation progresses, Ajeeb starts uncovering hidden connections that stretch beyond Kerala and into multiple states. His search for answers leads him to Shobha's estranged husband, Raju, while revealing a much larger network of events than anyone had expected.

The case also forces Ajeeb to confront his own past. Haunted by the disappearance of his younger sister during childhood, he begins drawing parallels between the old tragedy and the current investigation. What starts as a murder probe gradually transforms into an emotional search for closure, making the film more than just a conventional police thriller.

Inspired by real-life events: More about movie Uyir

One of the biggest talking points about Uyir is that its story is rooted in real-life incidents from the career of a police officer. The film is based on a story by real-life cop Anshad, while the screenplay has been co-written by police officer Shaji Marad and singer Nikhil K. Menon.


Director M. Padmakumar brings the investigation to life by combining procedural elements with emotional storytelling. Instead of focusing only on solving the crime, the film also explores the psychological impact that unresolved cases can have on investigating officers.

Following its theatrical release on June 26, Uyir received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. However, many viewers appreciated the performances, particularly Roshan Mathew's portrayal of Ajeeb Rahman, along with the film's grounded approach to crime investigation.

Apart from Roshan Mathew, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Baiju Santhosh, Saiyami Kher, Shruthy Menon, Vinod Sagar, Vineeth Thattil, Divya M. Nair, Shaju Sreedhar, Athulya Chandra, Mahesh Shetty, Shrikant Murali and Santhosh Thrivikraman in important roles.

The technical team includes cinematographer Ajay David Kachappilly and editor Renjan Abraham. The film's music has been composed by Charles Nazareth and Manikandan Ayyappa. Uyir is produced by Santhosh Thrivikraman under the Vow Cinemas banner.


With its mix of mystery, emotional storytelling and investigative drama, Uyir offers more than a standard police procedural. Stay tuned to see how it performs on OTT