Pravinkoodu Shappu

Synopsis

2025 Malayalam Black Comedy Crime Thriller | Distributed by RFT Films

Directed by: Sreeraj Sreenivasan (Debut)
Produced by: Anwar Rasheed
Starring: Soubin Shahir, Basil Joseph, Chemban Vinod Jose
Supporting Cast: Chandini Sreedharan, Shivajith, Shabareesh Varma
Language: Malayalam
Release Date: 16 January 2025
Genre: Black Comedy | Crime Thriller

🧩 About the Film

“Pravinkoodu Shappu” (transl. Pravinkoodu Toddy Shop) is a darkly atmospheric, slow-burning Malayalam crime thriller that dives into the complexities of guilt, revenge, and manipulation. Marking the directorial debut of Sreeraj Sreenivasan, and produced by Anwar Rasheed, this black comedy is set in the gritty underbelly of rural Kerala where secrets flow faster than toddy.

With standout performances and haunting cinematography, the film immerses viewers in a whodunit mystery unraveling inside a closed toddy shop—where truth is as intoxicating as the drink served.

🕵️ Premise

After a heavy downpour strands 11 men inside a toddy shop overnight, the morning brings a grim discovery—Komban Babu, the notorious owner, is found hanging at the center of the shack. Initially ruled as a suicide, a sharp and intuitive Sub-Inspector Santosh begins digging into what really transpired that rainy night.

With each interview, buried grudges, betrayal, and painful truths begin to surface. Was it murder? And if so, who among the 11 did it?

🔍 Plot Summary

Komban Babu wasn’t just a toddy shop owner—he was a powerful and feared man with a dark past. When he’s found dead inside his shop, SI Santosh suspects foul play and launches an investigation that peels back layers of deeply personal vendettas.

As Santosh questions the likes of Kannan, Suni, Ceylon, and others, an unexpected narrative unfolds—one involving Merinda, Kannan’s wife, and her alleged affair with Babu. The real story, however, is far more complex. Kannan and Merinda, victims of Babu’s violence and manipulation, had plotted a carefully orchestrated revenge masked as suicide.

With personal motives, fake witnesses, and a decoy masked intruder, the investigation spirals into chaos. Tensions escalate when Kannan unintentionally kills Suni during a heated confrontation and sets the toddy shop ablaze.

As truths emerge, Santosh races against time—caught between justice, personal conflict, and the haunting past of his own father’s murder. The climax is both shocking and tragic, ending with Santosh confronting the final culprits and the case drawing to a somber close.

🎥 Why Watch Pravinkoodu Shappu?

• Soubin Shahir and Basil Joseph in intense, layered performances

• A suspense-driven narrative blending dark humor with rural crime noir

• Atmospheric cinematography and immersive sound design

• Explores bold themes: revenge, corruption, toxic masculinity, and social decay

• A twisty narrative that keeps you guessing till the last moment

🎟️ Now Showing in Theatres Across UK & Europe

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