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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Hunt
| image = Hunt (2024 film).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Shaji Kailas]]
| writer = Nikhil Anand
| producer = K. Radhakrishnan
| starring = {{Plain list|
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]]
* [[Renji Panicker]]
* [[Chandhunadh]]
}}
| cinematography = Jackson Johnson
| editing = Ajas Pukkadan
| music = [[Kailas Menon]]
| studio = Jayalakshmi Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|08|23}}
| runtime = 116 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Hunt''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language [[Thriller film|horror thriller]] film directed by [[Shaji Kailas]] and written by Nikhil Anand. Produced by K. Radhakrishnan under Jayalakshmi Films, it stars [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]], [[Renji Panicker]] and [[Chandhunadh]].

== Plot ==
The story centers on a [[Forensic science|forensic]] postgraduate who stumbles upon skeletal remains identified as belonging to a missing [[anesthesia]] student from her college. As the investigation unfolds, the case becomes even more complex when the missing student’s former lover becomes entangled in the mystery. As eerie and unsettling events escalate, Dr. Keerthi must navigate through a web of deception and danger. The investigation challenges her to unravel the truth while confronting the deepening shadows of her own fears. Will she uncover the dark secrets behind the remains, or will the escalating tension lead her into a darker abyss?

== Cast ==
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] as Dr. Keerthy
* [[Renji Panicker]] as Padmanabhan Ramaswany
* [[Chandhunadh]] as Dr. Shanavas
* [[Dain Davis]] as Dr. Kuncheria
* [[Anu Mohan (Malayalam actor)|Anu Mohan]] as Dr. Aravind
* [[Ajmal Ameer]] as [[Assistant superintendent|ASP]] Sairam [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* [[Aditi Ravi]] as Dr. Sara Eeppan
* Sonu Anna Jacob as Dr. Kanmani
* [[Rahul Madhav]] as Akbar Ahmed
* [[Biju Pappan]] as [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Syamlal
* [[G. Suresh Kumar]] as Dr. Narayanacharya Potti
* [[Nandu (Malayalam actor)|Nandu]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Sathyan
* [[Vijayakumar (Malayalam actor)|Vijayakumar]] as [[Deputy inspector general of police|City Police Commissioner]] Antony [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* [[Kottayam Ramesh]] as [[Home Minister of India|Home Minister]] Mullackal Sasheendran
* Divya Nair as Rebecca
* [[Kollam Thulasi]] as [[Health Minister]] Thomas Luca
* [[Padmaraj Ratheesh]] as Dr. Shaji

== Production ==
The film was announced in December 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Madhu |first1=Vignesh |title=Shaji Kailas' Hunt starring Bhavana is a suspense thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/Dec/14/shaji-kailas-hunt-starring-bhavana-is-a-suspense-thriller-37736.html |website=Cinema Express |language=en |date=14 December 2022 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=16 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216094436/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/dec/14/shaji-kailas-hunt-starring-bhavana-is-a-suspense-thriller-37736.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It marks the second collaboration between Kailas and Bhavana after ''[[Chinthamani Kolacase]]'' (2006).<ref>{{cite web |title=Bhavana Menon teams up with Kaapa director Shaji Kailas for a thriller titled Hunt |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bhavana-menon-teams-up-with-kaapa-prithviraj-sukumaran-director-shaji-kailas-for-a-thriller-titled-hunt-2321146-2023-01-13 |website=India Today |language=en |date=13 January 2023 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=1 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201195801/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bhavana-menon-teams-up-with-kaapa-prithviraj-sukumaran-director-shaji-kailas-for-a-thriller-titled-hunt-2321146-2023-01-13 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Principal photography]] commenced by December 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bhavana-Shaji Kailas' Hunt goes on floors |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/bhavana-shaji-kailas-hunt-goes-on-floors-8350991/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=29 December 2022 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329110727/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/bhavana-shaji-kailas-hunt-goes-on-floors-8350991/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was mainly shot in [[Palakkad]]<ref>{{cite web |title=ഷാജി കൈലാസിൻ്റെ ഹണ്ട് പ്രദർശനത്തിന് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/shaji-kailas-hunt-film-release-bhavana-1.9757109 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en |date=25 July 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=30 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830130931/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/shaji-kailas-hunt-film-release-bhavana-1.9757109 |url-status=live }}</ref> before wrapping in February 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=It's a wrap for Bhavana's horror thriller 'Hunt' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-bhavanas-horror-thriller-hunt/articleshow/97691968.cms |website=The Times of India |date=7 February 2023}}</ref>

== Release ==
The teaser was released on 6 April 2023,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Madhu |first1=Vignesh |title=Hunt teaser out; Bhavana-Shaji Kailas film promises a spooky thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Apr/07/hunt-teaser-out-bhavana-shaji-kailas-film-promises-a-spooky-thriller-42053.html |website=Cinema Express |language=en |date=7 April 2023 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=30 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830130931/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Apr/07/hunt-teaser-out-bhavana-shaji-kailas-film-promises-a-spooky-thriller-42053.html |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by the trailer on 3 September 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Trailer of Bhavana's 'Hunt' out |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/trailer-of-bhavanas-hunt-out/article67269423.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=4 September 2023}}</ref> The film was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on 9 August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bhavana's 'Hunt' gets a release date; new teaser out |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bhavanas-hunt-gets-a-release-date-new-teaser-out/article68409722.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=16 July 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=20 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240720125914/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bhavanas-hunt-gets-a-release-date-new-teaser-out/article68409722.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the release date was postponed to 23 August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bhavana-starrer Malayalam Thriller Film Hunt Gets A New Release Date |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bhavana-starrer-malayalam-thriller-film-hunt-gets-a-new-release-date-9017647.html |website=News18 |language=en |date=16 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=21 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821050724/https://www.news18.com/movies/bhavana-starrer-malayalam-thriller-film-hunt-gets-a-new-release-date-9017647.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

The move was released on [[manoramaMAX]] OTT on 23 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-15 |title=Hunt OTT Release Confirmed: Bhavana Menon Starrer Malayalam Thriller Movie To Finally Arrive On OTT On This Date |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/ott/hunt-ott-release-confirmed-bhavana-menon-malayalam-crime-thriller-movie-to-finally-make-digital-debut-on-this-date-ott-news-10237691 |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-17 |title=Hunt OTT Release on May 23: Where to Watch Bhavana Menon’s Malayalam Thriller |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/ott/hunt-ott-release-may-23-where-watch-bhavana-menon-s-malayalam-thriller-408998 |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hunt OTT release date: When and where to watch Bhavana's horror thriller online |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/hunt-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-bhavana-horror-thriller-online-manorama-max/fecfaf5f50710 |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Rohit Panikker of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave the film {{Fraction|2|1|2}} stars out of 5 stars.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hunt Film Review: A Promising Storyline Let Down By An Average Screenplay |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/hunt-film-review-a-promising-storyline-let-down-by-an-average-screenplay-review-112734834 |website=Times Now |language=en |date=23 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=25 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825114006/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/hunt-film-review-a-promising-storyline-let-down-by-an-average-screenplay-review-112734834 |url-status=live }}</ref> Gayathri Krishna of ''[[OTTplay]]'' rated the film three out of five stars.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hunt Review: Even with its flaws, the film manages to keep viewers hooked |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/hunt-review-bhavana-shaji-kailas-chandhunadh-anu-mohan-aditi-ravi/c7e59f830424 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=30 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830130931/https://www.ottplay.com/review/hunt-review-bhavana-shaji-kailas-chandhunadh-anu-mohan-aditi-ravi/c7e59f830424 |url-status=live }}</ref> Athira M of ''[[The Hindu]]'' reviewed the film.<ref>{{cite web |last1=M |first1=Athira |title='Hunt' movie review: Bhavana and Shaji Kailas' horror-thriller is unexciting fare |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hunt-movie-review-bhavana-shaji-kailas-horror-thriller-is-an-unexciting-fare/article68561614.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=24 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=30 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830131056/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hunt-movie-review-bhavana-shaji-kailas-horror-thriller-is-an-unexciting-fare/article68561614.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{imdb title|tt24485600}}

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