Koon (film)

Koon
Directed byPrasanth B Molickal
Written byAmal Mohan
Produced byAnilkumar Nambiar
StarringLimal G Paadath
Sithara Vijayan
Lekshmika Sajeevan
CinematographyTojo Thomas
Edited bySunil Krishna
Music byAjith Mathew
Production
company
Golden Trumpet Entertainments
Release date
  • 4 October 2024 (2024-10-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Koon is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film written by Amal Mohan and directed by Prasanth B Molickal. It stars Limal G Paadath, Sithara Vijayan and Lekshmika Sajeevan in the lead roles.

Plot

The film follows Aparna, a working woman who is abducted by Mathew, a man intent on forcing her into a relationship. During her struggle to escape, she learns about Mathew's past traumas, which have shaped his behavior.[1]

Cast

  • Limal G Paadath as Mathew
  • Sithara Vijayan as Aparna
  • Lakshmika Sajeevan as Lady Police Officer
  • Giridhar Krishna as Civil Police Officer
  • Amaya Ashok as Captive
  • Mareesa Jose as Friend
  • Anjana Maria as Friend
  • Anilkumar Nambiar as Uber Driver
  • Chithra Prasanth as Doctor
  • CP Sunil as Civil Police Officer

Production

The project was first announced on 13 July 2021 after the relaxation of COVID-19[2] restrictions. The lead actors were selected through auditions. The first single, "Parayuvaan Ariyathe...", composed by Ajith Mathew, was released on 20 September 2024.[3]

Significance

Koon was the final film appearance of actress Lakshmika Sajeevan, who died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 24 in August 2024.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Koon: A Psychological Thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Coronavirus". www.who.int. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
  3. ^ "First look of Koon out". Nowrunning. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Lakshmika Sajeevan, actress of 'Koon', passes away at 24". India Today. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.