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Introduction
Anomie, directed by Riyas Marath, attempts to blend a serial killer investigation with high-concept science fiction. Starring Bhavana, Rahman, and Shebin Benson, the film aims to explore a unique philosophical angle about death, conscience, and morality.
While the film carries an intriguing idea and visually polished presentation, the execution struggles due to a generic narrative and uneven storytelling. Despite promising elements, the thriller often feels like a familiar crime story trying hard to appear innovative.
Storyline
The film follows Zara Philip (Bhavana), a forensic expert whose life takes a disturbing turn when her brother Ziyan (Shebin Benson) goes missing. Ziyan is already struggling with trauma after the death of their parents in an accident.
As Zara begins searching for him, she discovers a disturbing pattern — several people with psychological conditions similar to Ziyan’s had disappeared and were later found dead.
During the investigation, Zara clashes with Officer Ghibran (Rahman), a police officer whose sloppy and emotionally detached approach complicates the case. As the mystery unfolds, the investigation slowly leads to a disturbing truth involving a serial killer driven by a strange philosophical belief about death and morality.
The story eventually introduces a sci-fi twist that attempts to elevate the narrative beyond a conventional thriller.
Performance Highlights
Bhavana delivers a sincere performance as Zara, portraying a determined sister searching for her missing brother. While emotionally grounded, the role doesn’t fully challenge her acting abilities.
Rahman, playing Officer Ghibran, has a character with deeper emotional layers on paper. Unfortunately, the performance fails to convincingly express the trauma and frustration that define the character.
Shebin Benson plays the vulnerable brother Ziyan convincingly, while actors like Arjun Lal, Binu Pappu, and Vishnu Agasthya appear in supporting roles that add some depth to the narrative.
Technical Brilliance
Technically, Anomie shows notable strengths. Sujith Sarang’s cinematography uses dark colour palettes and stylized lighting to maintain a tense and gloomy thriller atmosphere.
Harshavardhan Rameshwar, making his Malayalam debut as a composer, provides a background score that occasionally elevates scenes beyond what the screenplay delivers.
Some sequences — particularly the dreamlike philosophical visualizations and certain chase scenes — demonstrate strong sound design and visual creativity.
Direction and Production
Director Riyas Marath attempts to build a layered thriller with philosophical undertones. The core idea of exploring the psychology of death and conscience through a serial killer narrative has strong potential.
However, the screenplay relies heavily on familiar thriller tropes and predictable narrative structures. The first half focuses largely on Zara’s investigation, but the second half shifts attention to the police officer’s storyline, making the narrative feel uneven.
Additionally, many of the action sequences and chase scenes appear as filler rather than meaningful plot progression.
Plus
✔ Interesting high-concept premise involving science fiction and philosophy
✔ Stylish cinematography creating a dark thriller atmosphere
✔ Effective background score in several moments
✔ Bhavana’s sincere and grounded performance
Minus
✖ Generic serial killer storyline despite a unique concept
✖ Weak screenplay structure, especially in the second half
✖ Rahman’s underwhelming performance
✖ Several unnecessary action sequences and filler scenes
✖ Sci-fi element feels underdeveloped
Final Thoughts
Anomie aims to be a high-concept thriller that merges science fiction with a crime investigation narrative. While the film has an interesting philosophical idea at its core and some strong visual elements, it ultimately struggles to deliver a cohesive and engaging story.
The movie borrows heavily from familiar thriller tropes, making the journey toward its ambitious concept feel predictable and uneven. Despite flashes of potential, Anomie ends up feeling like an undercooked attempt at a big idea.
Open Mic Suresh Rating
⭐ 2.75 / 5
A visually stylish thriller with an intriguing idea, but inconsistent storytelling prevents it from reaching its full potential.
