2026 Thriller, Drama 2hrs 33mins

Critics Review

3.50

Despite chaotic second half, Kunchacko-Shahi deliver novel police drama

Soumya is the epitome of wifely love and patience, but the fact that, at the slightest imagined provocation, Shelly suspects her of infidelity, amid all his other delusions, feels problematic. Kunchacko is superb, baring Shelly�s flaws openly, without trying to be charming. He shares a good chemistry with Lijomol, who shows her usual skill in managing the different moods of her character. Unmadhan might not be a perfect story, but it certainly takes us on an edgy ride.(more)

Source: Anna Mathews, Times Of India

3.00

Kunchacko Boban's psychological thriller is let down by uneven writing

The benefit of having a technician as director is most evident in a shot where Soumya hugs Shelly after one of his outbursts. While there isn�t much light on her face, underscoring her emotional state, when the camera pans to show Shelly�s face, it�s bathed in red light, highlighting his psychological state. The makers have employed such fine detailing at several junctures in the film to provide viewers with a memotable experience. Mujeeb Majeed�s music also deserves massive praise, as he has played a key role in elevating the film significantly even when the script fails to. The performances, however, including those by Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose, are at best serviceable.(more)

Source: Anandu Suresh, Indian Express

2.50

Fresh ideas diluted by dated resolutions

Unmadham goes beyond these tropes to traverse newer terrains, the film is still short of being consistently engaging, largely because of the writing choices.(more)

Source: Vignesh Madhu, CinemaExpress.com

3.00

Shahi Kabir's promising meta-narrative loses steam while juggling genres

Unmadham is not just about thestruggles of a police officer who aspires to be in the film industry. It can also be seen as a commentary on the glut of police procedurals based on real-life cases, with the only idea left to be turned into a film being a case file that has superstitious fears attached to it. Unmadham goes into the deep recesses of a creative police officer�s mind, but manages to come up with only a few interesting crumbs.(more)