Painkili

Movie Name: Painkili (2025)
Directed by: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Written by: Gautham Vasudev Menon, S. Ramakrishnan
Starring by: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, Anjali, and S. P. B. Charan
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Psychological
Country: India
Language: Malayalam

Painkili is a tense psychological thriller that explores the complexity of human emotions, relationships, and the burden of the past. The film follows the journey of Karthik (Vijay Sethupathi), a man grappling with a personal tragedy that haunts his every decision. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Priya (Nithya Menen), a woman who is also hiding from her painful history. As their paths intertwine, they must confront not only their personal demons but also a dangerous figure from Karthik’s past, played by Anjali, who threatens to unravel everything they have built together. Painkili weaves a story of love, guilt, and revenge, filled with gripping twists and an intense emotional undercurrent. The film takes a deep dive into the human psyche, exploring themes of trauma, redemption, and the choices that define one’s fate.