| Directed by | Emcy Joseph |
|---|---|
| Written by | Emcy Joseph |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Sooraj S. Kurup |
| Cinematography | Suresh Rajan |
| Edited by | Manoj |
Production company | Unicorn Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Meesha (transl. Moustache) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Emcy Joseph and starring Kathir (in his Malayalam film debut),[1] Hakim Shahjahan and Shine Tom Chacko. The film was released on 1 August 2025 to mixed reviews.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Kathir as Mithun
- Hakim Shahjahan as Anandhu
- Shine Tom Chacko as Kitho
- Sudhi Koppa as Imod
- Srikant Murali
- Jeo Baby[2]
- Hasli Amaan
- Unni Lal
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was initially titled Kombu.[3] According to the director, the film is about shades of gray in male friendships, which don't include toxic masculinity.[4][5]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Sooraj S. Kurup.[6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Moustache" | The Imbachi, Sooraj S. Kurup | 2:29 |
| 2. | "Thee Veyil" | Arvind Venugopal, Chinmayi Kiranlal, Minya P Panikkar, Manita P Panikkar, Aavani Malhar, Krithikha S, Jerine Anna, Lal Krishna, Akhil Dev | 3:21 |
| 3. | "Meesha Trance" | Sooraj S. Kurup | 3:04 |
| 4. | "Neriye" | Anthony Daasan, Anila Rajeev | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Kadalayi" | Job Kurian, Souparnika Rajagopal | 3:31 |
| 6. | "Kaathe Kaalam" | Pranavya Das, Pavithra Das, Nandhagopan V, Sunil | 3:43 |
Total length: |
19:50 | ||
Reception[edit | edit source]
Vishal Menon of The Hollywood Reporter India wrote, "More than the plot, it's Anandhu and Mithun, who deserved a better film and ending worthy of their friendship".[7] Vignesh Madhu of the Cinema Express rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote, "At a time when mainstream films largely celebrate male friendships, it is refreshing to see someone going the extra mile to examine it from a different lens. Yet, it feels like an opportunity lost... in the wild".[8] A critic from OnManorama wrote, "The film's absorbing premises and compelling characters, along with a gripping style of storytelling, keep you engrossed, though the narrative falls flat at times".[9] Gayathri Krishna of OTTplay rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "The action thriller, which is set in a forest, is a compelling flick that explores friendship and the urge to give up the ones you value about the most in order to pursue your goals".[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "'Meesha': Actor Kathir On Making His Malayalam Debut and Why He's Done Playing Characters Who Are Used 'Just For Sympathy'". The Hollywood Reporter India.
- ↑ Anand, Shilpa Nair (25 July 2025). "Director-actor Jeo Baby talks about his outing as an actor in 'Meesha' and being an actor in other directors' films" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Meesha star Hakim Shahjahan: 'It is easy to become an actor, but survival is a challenge...'| Exclusive". OTTPlay.
- ↑ Anand, Shilpa Nair (31 July 2025). "'Meesha' explores the shades of grey in male friendships, says director Emcy Joseph" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ Madhu, Vignesh (27 July 2025). "Emcy Joseph: Meesha explores greyer shades of male friendships". Cinema Express.
- ↑ "Meesha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Sooraj S. Kurup, The Imbachi, Shabareesh Varma & Dhanya Suresh Menon on Apple Music". 25 August 2025 – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "'Meesha' Movie Review: A Solid Survival Drama That Loses Its Way In The Forest". The Hollywood Reporter India.
- ↑ Madhu, Vignesh (1 August 2025). "Meesha Movie Review: A promising premise undone by cluttered execution". Cinema Express.
- ↑ "'Meesha' movie review: Kathir, Hakkim Shah enliven characters in intriguing drama". OnManorama.
- ↑ "Meesha review: Kathir's film deals with friendship in its most unvarnished form". OTTPlay.