Roonth Movie Review: A Gripping Malayalam Crime Thriller on JioHotstar

Film: Roonth. Year: 2025. Genre: Crime. Director: Shahi Kabir

Have you ever wondered where honesty ends and naivety begins? Can an officer remain idealistic when the very system he serves thrives on compromises?

These are the haunting questions that the Malayalam crime thriller Roonth dares to ask. Now streaming on JioHotstar in Malayalam, Hindi, and other Indian languages, this gripping film stands out as one of the most realistic Malayalam thrillers in recent years.

A Night Patrol That Changes Everything

At first glance, Roonth seems like a simple narrative: two police officers on night duty, driving through empty streets, handling random situations. An accident involving a group of youngsters and a drunk church father, a suspicious jeep with two boys waiting, a Hindu girl eloping with a Muslim boy, and a missing daughter of a wealthy family—all appear to be isolated incidents.

The junior cop, full of youthful idealism, believes in doing everything “by the book.” His senior, however, represents the voice of practicality. He isn’t…