The 2025 Malayalam mystery thriller Rekhachithram , directed by Jofin T. Chacko, features a "meta-cinema" narrative that blends a 2025 cold case investigation with film history from 1985. The film highlights AI-recreated appearances to portray younger versions of characters from the 1980s. Details regarding the film are available on
Released on January 9, 2025, the Malayalam mystery thriller Rekhachithram , directed by Jofin T. Chacko and starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan, has grossed over ₹57 crore worldwide. The film, which blends modern investigation with 1985 Mollywood lore, is available for legal streaming on platforms including Sony LIV and Airtel Xstream Play . Share public link
This discovery is the catalyst for a deep dive into the past. The investigation unveils the mysterious disappearance of a young, movie-crazy girl named Rekha Pathrose (Anaswara Rajan) from the filming location of the 1985 classic film Kathodu Kathoram , directed by Bharathan. What follows is a gritty police procedural that blends a heartfelt "love note to Malayalam cinema" with a speculative fiction, seamlessly weaving the past and present to solve a 40-year-old murder case. The film’s clever screenplay organically intertwines real movie names, actors, directors, and locations to craft a unique piece of historical fiction.
Released in theaters on January 9, 2025, Rekhachithram opened to widespread critical acclaim and quickly became a box office sensation. With a budget estimated between ₹6-9 crore, the film has emerged as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year, earning over ₹57.30 crore worldwide. After its successful theatrical run, the film made its much-awaited OTT debut on the SonyLIV platform on March 6, 2025, making it accessible to an even wider audience.
This response uses data provided by Google's Knowledge Graph
Rekhachithram (2025) is a critically acclaimed Malayalam investigation thriller directed by Jofin T. Chacko, starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan. The film, which blended a police procedural with meta-commentary, grossed over ₹57 crore worldwide. For safe, high-definition streaming, the movie is available on Sony LIV . Share public link
Rekhachithram is a 2025 Malayalam investigative thriller directed by Jofin T. Chacko that utilizes AI technology to explore a 40-year-old cold case within a nostalgic, "meta" narrative. Starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan, the film achieved significant box office success while receiving critical praise for its unique blend of past and present, particularly the AI-recreated scenes. Read the full story at The Hindu .
