12th Man

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Mohanlal as DSP Chandrashekhar
• Unni Mukundan as Zachariah
• Sshivada as Dr. Nayana
• Anusree as Shiny
• Anu Sithara as Merin
• Saiju Kurup as Mathew
• Rahul Madhav as Sam
• Chandunath Nair as Jithesh
• Anu Mohan as Sidharth
• Priyanka Nair as Annie
• Leona Lishoy as Fida
• Aditi Ravi as Aarathy
• Siddique as Psychiatrist Harishankar
• Nandhu as Davis, hotel manager
• Pradeep Chandran as CI Vipin
• Chali Pala as Chemmeen Roy
• Disney James as SI Biju
• Kalabhavan Jinto as resort chef
• Arfaz Ayub as Cashier Suresh
• Jomon as CPO Vijayan
• Javad Hussain as CPO Sunil
• Kannan Pattambi as Kumar, resort staff
• Vishnu as resort staff
• Gautham Raghavan as resort staff
• Sarath as resort staff
• Rajiv Kovalakam as resort staff
• Martin Joseph as resort staff
• Sidharth Varma as Harshan, Annie’s ex-boyfriend
• Adivaid as bar attender
• Gibin Gopinath as bus driver
• Diya as Nurse

Storyline:

Eleven friends get together for a bachelor party, but the celebrations go awry because of a phone call and a death. A drunk cop steps in to unravel the mystery.

About Movie:

12th Man is a Malayalam mystery thriller film directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas. The screenplay is written by K. R. Krishna Kumar, based on a story by Sunir Khetarpal. The film features an ensemble cast led by Mohanlal, alongside Unni Mukundan, Anusree, Anu Sithara, Saiju Kurup, Rahul Madhav, Chandunath Nair, Anu Mohan, Priyanka Nair, Leona Lishoy, Aditi Ravi, and Sshivada.

12th Man was released directly on Disney+ Hotstar and received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Mohanlal’s performance and the film’s engaging premise, others felt that the pacing was uneven and that the plot became convoluted at times. The film’s runtime was noted as a potential drawback, with some viewers wishing for a more concise narrative.

Critics compared the film’s setup to classic murder mysteries, highlighting its isolated setting and suspenseful atmosphere. However, some felt that it lacked the tight execution seen in Jeethu Joseph’s previous works.

Overall, 12th Man stands out for its exploration of interpersonal dynamics within a thriller framework, showcasing Jeethu Joseph’s signature style of storytelling. Despite mixed reviews, it has garnered attention for its intriguing concept and strong performances, particularly from Mohanlal.