Cinema VinesAfter a brief theatrical run earlier this year, Roshan Mathew’s police‑procedural drama "Uyir" is moving to digital screens. The film, directed by M. Padmakumar, will stream on JioHotstar beginning August 4, offering fans a chance to revisit the gritty investigation that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.
"Uyir" is inspired by real incidents from a police officer’s career and follows probationary sub‑inspector Ajeeb Rahman, portrayed by Mathew. The young officer is posted at Dharmadam Police Station in Kannur, where his first major assignment begins with the discovery of a decomposed body of an unidentified woman inside an abandoned well. What starts as a routine inquiry soon spirals into a complex case, forcing Rahman onto an unexpected path of clues and danger.
The movie premiered in theatres on June 26 and received mixed reviews. Critics were divided over the narrative, but Mathew’s performance as the rookie cop earned widespread praise from both audiences and reviewers. The film’s realistic depiction of police work and crime investigation resonated with a segment of viewers who appreciated its grounded approach.
In addition to Mathew, the ensemble cast features Baiju Santhosh, Saiyami Kher, Shruthy Menon, Vinod Sagar, Vineeth Thattil, Divya M. Nair, Shaju Sreedhar, Athulya Chandra, Mahesh Shetty and Shrikant. Their contributions help build the tense atmosphere that defines the film’s investigative thriller tone.
