Nizhal (2021)

Other name: നിഴൽ

Description:

Nizhal unravels a compelling psychological mystery when a seasoned First-class judicial Magistrate encounters eight-year-old Nithin. This extraordinary boy captivates the court with chillingly detailed stories of murders, described with an unnerving precision that transcends a child’s typical imagination. The Magistrate, initially skeptical, soon finds himself deeply disturbed by Nithin’s narratives, unable to dismiss them as mere fantasy.

As the Magistrate delves deeper, an intense investigation begins, meticulously scrutinizing Nithin's every word for a tangible connection to actual crimes. The central question haunting everyone is whether Nithin is simply a troubled child with a vivid, dark imagination, or if he is unknowingly revealing truths about real-life atrocities. Nizhal explores the unsettling intersection of childhood innocence and profound trauma, pushing the boundaries of what is real and what is imagined. This gripping thriller promises a journey into the human psyche, culminating in a shocking revelation that challenges perceptions of memory, justice, and the very nature of truth.

Director: Appu N. Bhattathiri

Country: Indian

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Mystery; Thriller