The film received mixed to negative reviews upon its release in December 2022.

The story follows Jayaraj (Biju Menon), a Crime Branch officer tasked with cracking a cold murder case. As soon as Jayesh (Guru Somasundaram), an expatriate, lands at the airport, he is picked up by police and taken to an isolated facility for interrogation. The core of the film revolves around whether Jayesh is truly the culprit or if the police are desperately trying to pin the crime on him. Director: Deepu Anthikkad Lead Cast: Biju Menon as Jayaraj (the investigator) Guru Somasundaram as Jayesh (the suspect)

Divya Pillai, Alencier Ley Lopez, Alexander Prasanth, and Sheelu Abraham. Technical Team: Script: Sooraj V. Dev Music: Kailas Menon (Songs) and Gopi Sundar (BGM) Cinematography: Loganathan Srinivasan Critical Reception

Critics often highlighted the performances of the lead duo, the cinematography , and a promising opening act that effectively set a suspenseful tone.

Many viewers felt the film suffered from a weak screenplay in its second half, often described as repetitive or "stretched". Common complaints included a predictable climax, unnecessary subplots, and forced emotional beats that didn't land. Where to Watch Naalam Mura (2022) - Full cast & crew - IMDb

Naalam Mura (2022) is a Malayalam crime-investigation thriller that explores a high-stakes "mind game" between the police and a suspect. Directed by , the film is primarily known for the first-time pairing of powerhouse actors Biju Menon and Guru Somasundaram . Plot & Premise