Prathichaya Movie (2026)

Prathichaya is an upcoming Malayalam political thriller directed and written by B. Unnikrishnan, featuring Nivin Pauly in the lead role. The film explores the intricacies of Kerala’s political landscape, examining how cabinet decisions, alliances, corruption, and concealed power structures influence the government. The story begins with the mysterious death of the sitting Chief Minister, which is later revealed to be the result of a scandal orchestrated by a powerful and calculating media tycoon. As the state descends into chaos and public perception is manipulated by those who control the narrative, the Chief Minister’s son, a brilliant tech entrepreneur who has distanced himself from politics, finds himself thrust into a world he never intended to enter.