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Nayattu

Nayattu

2021
Drama Thriller
124 min NR India
7.5 / 10
8 IMDB

Three police officers are forced to go on the run when they get tangled in the death of a youth, a few days before the election.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Martin Prakkat
Starring
Kunchacko Boban / Joju George / Nimisha Sajayan / Jaffer Idukki / Yama Gilgamesh / Anil Nedumangad / Dineesh P / Hakkim Shajahan

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense gripping intense compelling emotional suspenseful thought-provoking realistic strong performances urgent morally complex

Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
Mar 29, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Nayattu is a film that demands your full attention, a taut thriller that excels in its exploration of human resilience under duress. The story of three police officers on the run is elevated by the stellar performances of…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A masterful exercise in suspense, Nayattu plunges its audience into a high-stakes chase driven by a desperate situation. The plot, concerning three police officers forced to go on the run after a youth’s death on the cusp of…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Nayattu presents a compelling scenario: three officers on the run before an election, entangled in a youth's death. The strength of the film lies in its central performances, particularly from Kunchacko Boban, Joju George, and Nimisha Sajayan, who…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 29, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that sinks its teeth in and refuses to let go. Nayattu's narrative, a tightrope walk for three law enforcement officers on the run following a fatal incident, is expertly handled. The performances from the…

E
Eleanor Vance
Mar 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Nayattu arrives as a potent reminder of cinema's ability to grip with a simple yet profound premise. Three police officers, caught in the crossfire of a deadly incident just before an election, are forced into a desperate flight…

FAQs

Nayattu offers a compelling blend of both fast-paced action and character-driven drama. While the premise of police officers on the run inherently involves urgency and pursuit, the film places significant emphasis on the internal struggles and moral quandaries faced by the protagonists. The pacing accelerates when necessary, but it's the exploration of the characters' psychology and the societal pressures they face that truly anchors the narrative. This balance creates a more profound and engaging viewing experience than a straightforward action flick.