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{{short description|2024 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Golam
| image = Golam poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Samjad
| writer = Praveen Viswanath<br/>Samjad
| producer = Anne Sajeev<br/>Sajeev P. K.
| starring = {{Ubl|[[Ranjith Sajeev]]|[[Dileesh Pothan]]|[[Sunny Wayne]]|[[Alencier Ley Lopez]]|[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]]}}
| cinematography = Vijay
| editing = Mahesh Bhuvanend
| music = Aby Salvin Thomas
| studio = Fragrant Nature Film Creations
| distributor = Fragrant Nature Film Creations<br/>Sree Priya Combines
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|06|07}}
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
}}

'''''Golam''''' ({{translation|Sphere}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Malayalam]]-[[language]] [[police procedural]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] film co-written and directed by Samjad (in his directorial debut). The film stars Ranjith Sajeev, [[Sunny Wayne]], [[Dileesh Pothan]], [[Alencier Ley Lopez]], and [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-05 |title=Golam movie {{!}} പ്രേക്ഷകർക്ക് നവ്യാനുഭവം; മലയാള സിനിമയിൽ ഇൻ്ററാക്ടീവ് എ.ആർ. സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യയുമായി 'ഗോളം' |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/malayalam-movie-golam-introduces-an-ar-interactive-technology-for-viewers-mm-672630.html |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=News18 മലയാളം |language=ml |archive-date=6 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606152000/https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/malayalam-movie-golam-introduces-an-ar-interactive-technology-for-viewers-mm-672630.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/06/12/jeethu-joseph-m-padmakumar-ranjith-sajeev-dileesh-pothan-movie.html|title=Jeethu Joseph, M Padmakumar all praise for Ranjith Sajeev, Dileesh Pothan-starrer 'Golam'|publisher=Onmanorama|access-date=13 June 2024|archive-date=13 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613145558/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/06/12/jeethu-joseph-m-padmakumar-ranjith-sajeev-dileesh-pothan-movie.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/golam-director-reveals-plans-for-a-sequel-article-110971995|title=Golam Director Reveals Plans For A Sequel|date=13 June 2024 |publisher=Times Now}}</ref>

In its year-end report, the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce classified ''Golam'' as an "average hit" based on box office collections.<ref name="BO"/>

==Plot==
Issac John, the MD of V-Tech Company, is found dead inside the restroom at his office with the door locked from the inside. The police are called in and the investigation begins. Though initially presumed to be a case of [[accidental death]] from a head injury sustained during a slip and fall, and more apparently so with no signs of forced entry or confrontation on the body or the surroundings, his instincts cause [[Assistant superintendent|ASP]] Sandeep to suspect murder. John is also found to have been suffering from [[COPD]].

Police suspect Gibson George, John's business partner. All the employees present at the time of the death are questioned individually. Gibson upon questioning reveals that according to John's will, after John's death, his USA-based brother, Evan, would inherit all his business, ruling out a possible motive. One of the employees is found carrying sleeping pills in her bag. Upon further follow up supplemented by the location details on their phones, it is found out that majority of the employees were patients of Dr. Kuriakose, a [[Neuropsychiatry|neuropsychiatrist]]-[[Neurosurgery|neurosurgeon]], who Sandeep is acquainted with.

Though he initially denies knowledge of the company or its employees, Dr. Kuriakose later reveals that one of the employees, Meera, who was his wife, Dr. Rachel's patient while pregnant, was under his treatment for depression, after suffering an inexplicable [[stillbirth]]. On further evaluation, a sort of foreign content, [[Mutagen|mutagens]], capable of altering the DNA, was found in her blood. Strikingly, the same was isolated from the blood samples of two other employees as well, who had consulted him with complaints of headaches and sleeplessness. As per his instruction, more employees with some sort of health issue were brought to him by the two. The water and snacks provided at the office were also tested chemically.

John was found to be the co-founder of V-Pharma Pharmaceuticals. Some files secretly extracted from John's PC were brought to the doctor by the employees, including a blue print of the office punching machine. After examining and correlating the data available, he had concluded that the pharmaceutical company was working on an [[antidote]], a futuristic [[vaccine]] for HMV (Human Mutagen Virus), aka Red Virus, (with the objective of creating a supply and demand situation) and that the employees were his guinea pigs with the antidote being given to them through snacks and water provided by the company. They were being monitored and evaluated regularly through the DNA extracting punching machine. The antidote being tested on them was unfiltered and only in its first stage leaving the employees with permanent health issues and consequent emotional distress. The enraged victims had sworn vengeance, as they knew John could easily escape law, thanks to his wealth and connections. They, however, never disclosed their plans to the doctor.

Sandeep after examining the CCTV footages from their office deduces their method of murder. Each of the employees had collectively and step by step, participated in the same, except Rajiv. Their plan involved directing John to his restroom to wash off a deliberate coffee spill from his clothes, where he was ensured to be locked in and made to succumb to [[carbon dioxide poisoning]], with any cries for help drowned out by an operating vacuum cleaner.

Sandeep reports the case to be an [[accidental death]], as his conscience deems them not guilty. It is revealed that Gibson, also a biochemical scientist, is involved in the illegal and unethical activities of V-Pharma as well. Sandeep, with the information obtained from Dr. Kuriakose, sets out to investigate their lab. In the end, Gibson, now MD of V-Tech, is shown occupying the late John's cabin with the employees eyeing him testily.

== Cast ==
{{Castlist|
* [[Ranjith Sajeev]] as [[Assistant superintendent#India|ASP]] Sandeep Krishnan [[Indian Police Service|IPS]], the investigating officer
* [[Sunny Wayne]] as Gibson George
* [[Dileesh Pothan]] as Issac John
* [[Chinnu Chandni]] as Meera
* [[Alencier Ley Lopez]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Abdul Raheem
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as [[Psychiatrist]] Dr.Kuriakose Chemmanam
* [[Srikant Murali]] as [[Deputy inspector general of police|City Police Commissioner]] Babu Thomas [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* Ansal Palluruthy as Rajeev KV
* Priya Sreejith as [[Civil Police Officer|CPO]] Nimmy George
* Asha Madathil as Dr. Sherly
* Rini K Rajan as Thressiamma
* Sudhi Kozhikode as [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Noushad
* Praveen Viswanath as Sebastian
* Kaarthik Shankar as Albert
* Sanjay as Bibeesh
* Pranav Ekaa as Aravind
* Anu Anand as Arun
* Ala S Nayana as Rani
* Remadevi as Sindhu
* Unni Deshaposhini as Sathyan
* Vijaya Sadan as Dr.Rachel
* Sheethal Joseph as Neena
* Gayathri Satheesh as Neelima
* Unni Vaikom as [[Assistant sub-inspector of police|ASI]] Harikumar
}}

==Release==
''Golam'' was released in theatres on 7 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-24 |title='Golam' release: Ranjith Sajeev's investigative thriller to release on THIS date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/golam-release-ranjith-sajeevs-investigative-thriller-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/110390393.cms |access-date=2024-05-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=29 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529223155/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/golam-release-ranjith-sajeevs-investigative-thriller-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/110390393.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-30 |title=Golam Movie: കുറ്റാന്വേഷണ ത്രില്ലർ ചിത്രം 'ഗോളം'; ജൂൺ 7ന് തിയേറ്ററുകളിലേക്ക് |url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/golam-movie-trailer-out-movie-to-hit-theatres-on-june-7-197645 |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=Zee News Malayalam |language=ml |archive-date=6 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606061857/https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/golam-movie-trailer-out-movie-to-hit-theatres-on-june-7-197645 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Box office===
In its year-end report, the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce classified ''Golam'' as an "average hit" among the films that generated profits for producers based solely on box office collections.<ref name="BO">{{cite news |last1=Jayachandran |first1=N. |title=Mollywood 2024: 207 movies, but only 22 made money; Manjummel Boys dazzled in hit charts |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/12/21/mollywood-2024-big-list-of-films-losses-faced-by-malayalam-film-industry-producers.html |access-date=26 December 2024 |work=Mollywood 2024: 207 movies, but only 22 made money; Manjummel Boys dazzled in hit charts |date=21 December 2024}}</ref>

===Critical reaction===
Nelki Naresh Kumar of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' concluded that "''Golam'' is impressive in terms of concept and screenplay".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Nelki Naresh |title=Golam Review: గోలం రివ్యూ - షాకింగ్ ట్విస్ట్‌ల‌తో సాగే మ‌ల‌యాళం మ‌ర్డ‌ర్ మిస్ట‌రీ థ్రిల్ల‌ర్ మూవీ ఎలా ఉందంటే? |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/golam-movie-review-malayalam-murder-mystery-thriller-movie-story-explained-in-telugu-amazon-prime-video-121730291850391.html |access-date=26 December 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=31 October 2024 |language=te}}{{dead link|date=February 2026|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Critic from ''[[Asianet News]]'' wrote that the film has maintained the mystery and anticipation for a police investigation thriller, staying true to its genre.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Web Team |title=കറങ്ങിത്തിരിഞ്ഞ് ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിക്കുന്ന ഗോളം- റിവ്യു |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/movie-reviews/ranjith-sajeev-starrer-golam-film-review-hrk-sepeib |access-date=26 December 2024 |work=[[Asianet News]] |date=7 June 2024 |language=ml}}</ref> Seena Antony of ''[[Manorama Online]]'' praised the direction, stating that the fast-paced narration is the strength of the film and that the director were able to maintain the tension and intensity.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Antony |first1=Seena |title=കുറ്റകൃത്യമോ കുറ്റവാളിയോ വലുത്? ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിക്കും ഗോളം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/2024/06/07/malayalam-thriller-movie-golam-review.html |access-date=26 December 2024 |work=[[Manorama Online]] |date=7 June 2024 |language=ml}}</ref> Ajmal N. S. of ''[[Mathrubhumi]]'' called it a "decent thriller" and that the film has been made in an intriguing manner.<ref>{{cite news |last1=N. S. |first1=Ajmal |title=സത്യം തേടിയൊരു പോലീസ് യാത്ര, ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിക്കും ഈ 'ഗോളം' {{!}} REVIEW |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/special-pages/golam/rajnith-sajeev-movie-golam-review-1.9618281 |access-date=26 December 2024 |work=[[Mathrubhumi]] |date=7 June 2024 |language=ml}}</ref> Princy Alexander of ''[[Onmanorama]]'' called it an "intriguing whodunnit", however, at times, the writing is "far-fetched", hindering the "smooth progress".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Alexander |first1=Princy |title='Golam' Movie Review: Ranjith Sajeev and Dileesh Pothan star in an intriguing whodunnit |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2024/06/07/golam-ranjith-sajeev-dileesh-pothan-movie-review-samjad-director-murder-mystery.html |access-date=26 December 2024 |work=[[Onmanorama]] |date=7 June 2024}}</ref>

Gayathri Krishna of ''[[OTT Play]]'' rated 3 in a scale of 5, and said that "a carefully written script elevates the Ranjith Sajeev-starrer to a one-time watch".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Krishna |first1=Gayathri |title=Golam Review – A carefully written script elevates the film to a one-time watch |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/ranjith-sajeev-starrer-medical-thriller-golam-review/15f084fe67132 |publisher=[[OTTPlay]] |access-date=26 December 2024 |date=7 June 2024}}</ref> Rohit Panikker of ''[[Times Now]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars, calling it "a film that offers a predictable yet satisfactory pay off to a gripping investigation. The film begins well, has its hiccups, yet delivers in the end with a strong narration".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Panikker |first1=Rohit |title=Golam Review: A Predictable Story Made Engaging With A Strong Script |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/golam-review-a-predictable-story-made-engaging-with-a-strong-script-review-110796734 |access-date=26 December 2024 |work=[[Times Now]] |date=7 June 2024}}</ref> Vivek Santhosh of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' rated 2.5 out of 5 called it a "passable whodunit", adding that "what this film lacks in effective writing and a compelling lead actor is compensated to some extent by debutant Samjad's slick narration".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santhosh |first1=Vivek |title='Golam' movie review: Passable whodunit with borrowed ideas |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Jun/08/golam-movie-review-passable-whodunit-with-borrowed-ideas |access-date=26 December 2024 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=8 June 2024}}</ref>

== Sequel ==
In an interview, director Samjad P S confirmed that ''Golam'' was conceived as a two-part story. He stated that the script was originally written as a single narrative and later divided into two, with the second installment already in the planning stages. He added that the sequel "will be more intense" and aims to "push boundaries" beyond the first film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Golam – Director confirms the Ranjith Sajeev-starrer will have a sequel{{!}} Exclusive|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/golam-ranjith-sajeev-starrer-sequel-director-samjad-ps-exclusive/30f3c5474326|website=OTTplay |date=10 June 2024|access-date=8 July 2025|publisher=OTTplay}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|29272469}}

[[Category:2024 Indian films]]
[[Category:2024 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Fictional portrayals of the Kerala Police]]
[[Category:Indian police films]]

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