Released in 2020, Anjaam Pathiraa is a gripping Malayalam crime thriller that follows Anwar Hussain (Kunchacko Boban), a consulting criminologist helping the police hunt a serial killer targeting police officers. The film is widely regarded by reviewers from The New Indian Express as a meticulously crafted and atmospheric mystery that avoids many common genre clichés.
: The use of dark palettes and tight framing enhances the claustrophobic feel of the investigation.