Koon (film)

Koon
Directed byPrasanth B Molickal
Written byAmal Mohan
Produced byAnilkumar Nambiar
StarringLimal G Paadath
Sithara Vijayan
Lekshmika Sajeevan
CinematographyTojo Thomas
Edited bySunil Krishna
Music byAjith Mathew
Production
company
Golden Trumpet Entertainments
Release date
  • 4 October 2024 (2024-10-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Koon is a 2024 Indian Malayalam language thriller film directed by Prasanth B Molickal.

The film is the last release of late actress Lakshmika Sajeevan. [1][2]

Plot

The film follows Aparna, a working woman who is abducted by Mathew, a man who hopes to force her into a relationship. During her attempts to escape, she learns about Mathew's past traumas, which influence his actions.[3]

Cast

  • Limal G Paadath - Mathew
  • Sithara Vijayan - Aparna
  • Lakshmika Sajeevan - Lady Police Officer
  • Giridhar Krishna - Civil Police Officer
  • Amaya Ashok - Captive
  • Mareesa Jose - Friend
  • Anjana Maria - Friend
  • Anilkumar Nambiar - Uber Driver
  • Chithra Prasanth - Doctor
  • CP Sunil - Civil Police Officer

Production

The project was first announced on 13 July 2021 after the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. The lead actors were selected through auditions. The first single, "Parayuvaan Ariyathe...", composed by Ajith Mathew, was released on 20 September 2024.[4]

Reception

The film received positive responses from audiences. According to BookMyShow, it holds a user rating of 9.7 out of 10, with viewers praising its direction, storytelling, and music.[5]

Significance

Koon is the final film appearance of actress Lakshmika Sajeevan, who died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 24 in August 2024.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Malayalam actress Lakshmika Sajeevan passes away at 24 due to heart attack". The Times of India. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  2. ^ "കൂൺ സിനിമയിലെ ആദ്യ ഗാനം പുറത്തിറങ്ങി". Kalakaumudi. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Koon: A Psychological Thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  4. ^ "First look of Koon out". Nowrunning. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Koon Movie Review". BookMyShow. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Lakshmika Sajeevan, actress of 'Koon', passes away at 24". India Today. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.