Rekhachithram

"An Alternate History"

2025 2h 19m ML

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 40

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Synopsis

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Having recently served a suspension for gambling online while on duty, Circle Inspector Vivek Gopinath rejoins the police force and is looking to reclaim his lost honour. Awaiting him is a 40-year-old, unresolved murder mystery with a faceless victim.

“An Alternate History”

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Cast

Asif Ali
Vivek Gopinath
Anaswara Rajan
Rekha Pathrose
Manoj K Jayan
Vincent
Zarin Shihab
Pushpam
Bhama Arun
Sereena
Indrans
Chandrappan
Siddique
Rajendran
Megha Thomas
Sister Stephy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jofin T. Chacko
Writers: Ramu Sunil, John Manthrickal
Languages: Malayalam
Countries: India

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MONEY

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Shot for just $1.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 6.4× over at the box office.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, shot by Appu Prabhakar. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mujeeb Majeed. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Shameer Muhammed shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan and Manoj K Jayan carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "An Alternate History".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jofin T. Chacko directs. Appu Prabhakar behind the camera. Mujeeb Majeed scores. Shameer Muhammed cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in India. Dialogue in Malayalam.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $1.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Made its money back 6.4× over at the box office.
3Released last year.
4Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, shot by Appu Prabhakar. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Mujeeb Majeed. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Shameer Muhammed shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan and Manoj K Jayan carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "An Alternate History".
9IMDB entry: tt32284154 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Appu Prabhakar
Original score: Mujeeb Majeed
Editing: Shameer Muhammed
Production design: Shajie Naduvil
Costume design: Sameera Saneesh
Makeup / hair: Ronex Xavier
Runtime: 139 min · 2h 19m
Status: Released
Budget: $1,058,000
Box office: $6,741,000
Return: 637% of budget
Original language: ML
Certification (US): 12A
IMDB: Rekhachithram (2025)

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What people are saying

Sachio Saibara2025-01-12
"Rekhachithram," directed by Jofin T. Chacko, masterfully intertwines a compelling murder mystery with a heartfelt homage to Malayalam cinema's golden era. The film's innovative narrative revisits the making of the 1985 classic "Kathodu Kathoram," seamlessly blending past and present to craft an alternate history that feels both authentic and captivating. Asif Ali delivers a nuanced performance as Vivek Gopinath, a disgraced police officer seeking redemption, while Anaswara Rajan embodies the enigmatic Rekha with grace and depth. The meticulous recreation of the 1980s, enhanced by Mujeeb Majeed's evocative score and Appu Prabhakar's adept cinematography, immerses viewers in a nostalgic yet thrilling experience. "Rekhachithram" stands as a testament to the enduring allure of cinema, offering a narrative rich in suspense, emotion, and reverence for film history

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