Mumbai Police
Movie Details:
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genres | Drama, Suspense, Thriller |
| Release date | 3 May 2013 |
| Running time | 2hr 25min |
| Certificate | U |
| Starring | Prithviraj Sukumaran Jayasurya Rahman |
| Directed by | Rosshan Andrrews |
| Written by | Bobby–Sanjay |
| Produced by | Nisad Haneefa |
| Cinematography by | R. Diwakaran |
| Edited by | Mahesh Narayanan |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
| Production Company | Nisad Haneefa Productions |
| Distributor | Central Pictures |
Cast & Characters:
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as ACP Antony Moses IPS
- Jayasurya as ACP Aryan John Jacob IPS
- Rahman as Commissioner Farhan Aman IPS
- Aparna Nair as ASP Rakhee Menon IPS
- Hima Davis as Rebecca, Aryan’s fiancée
- Deepa Rahul Easwar as Annie Farhan
- Kunchan as ASI Sudhakaran Nair
- Rohit Vijayan as CI Vishnu
- Chali Pala as DYSP Karunakaran Menon
- Santhosh Krishna as CI James
- Captain Raju as IG Gopinathan Nair IPS
- Mukundan as Captain Sreenivasa Kartha, Indian Navy officer
- Riyaz Khan as Sharpshooting Expert (Cameo)
- Harish Uthaman as Roy
- Shweta Menon as Dr.Tanuja Nair (Cameo)
- Maria Roy as Captain Sreenivasa Kartha’s wife (Cameo)
- Sreedevi Unni
- Nihal Pillai
Storyline:
The narrative revolves around ACP Antony Moses (Prithviraj Sukumaran), who suffers from amnesia after a tragic incident involving the murder of his close friend and fellow officer, Arjun (Jayasurya). As he struggles to piece together the events leading to the incident, he grapples with his fragmented memories and the emotional turmoil stemming from his friend’s death. The film unfolds as a gripping investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murder, revealing layers of betrayal, loyalty, and moral dilemmas within the police force.
About Movie:
Mumbai Police is a Malayalam neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by the duo Bobby-Sanjay. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jayasurya, and Rahman in lead roles, with supporting performances from Kunchan, Aparna Nair, Deepa Vijayan, and debutant Hima Davis. Shweta Menon and Riyaz Khan appear in guest roles.
Mumbai Police was well-received by critics and audiences alike, praised for its engaging screenplay and strong performances, particularly that of Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film was recognized as one of the notable box-office successes of 2013 and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay. Prithviraj’s performance was highlighted as one of his career-best portrayals.
The film’s success led to its remake in Telugu as Hunt, starring Sudheer Babu, which was released in 2023. Additionally, a Hindi remake has been announced featuring Shahid Kapoor in the lead role.
Overall, Mumbai Police stands out as a significant entry in Malayalam cinema, combining elements of suspense and emotional depth while exploring complex themes related to identity and loyalty within a police procedural framework.