Soothravakyam

Soothravakyam

"Soothravakyam" unfolds in a serene village in the Palakkad district, centring on Circle Inspector Christo Xavier (Shine Tom Chacko), a dedicated police officer with an unconventional side hustle: running free mathematics tuition classes for local 11th-grade students at the police station. This unique initiative brings him into a somewhat competitive yet collegial relationship with Nimisha (Vincy Aloshious), a schoolteacher who finds her own classes losing students to Christo's engaging methods. The narrative takes a darker turn when Arya (Anagha Annet), one of Christo's students, becomes a victim of brutal domestic abuse at the hands of her elder brother, Vivek (Deepak Parambol). This incident propels the film from its gentle, feel-good beginnings into a gripping investigation, delving into themes of societal taboos, patriarchy, and moral policing. The film attempts to blend elements of a cop drama, a mystery thriller, and a social commentary, exploring the quiet intersections of duty, education, and human connection. Vivek works as Sherly’s driver. Sherly has taken a ₹3 crore loan from Betsy, whose family lives in Canada, and Betsy arrives to demand repayment. During a fierce argument between the two women, Vivek enters the room, assaults Betsy, and unintentionally kills her; Betsy has a pacemaker that becomes dislodged in the struggle. Panic sets in. Sherly uses acetate to burn the body and instructs Vivek to dispose of the remains.

Release

11 Jul 2025

Run time

112 min

Language

Malayalam