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Ronth

Ronth is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film written and directed by Shahi Kabir.

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Ronth is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film written and directed by Shahi Kabir, starring Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew as police officers on night patrol.

What it is

Ronth (glossed as 'Patrol') follows Sub-Inspector Yohannan and rookie cop Dinanath during night patrols. They encounter a suicide case, a violent man, domestic violence, and the elopement of a girl from a wealthy family with a boy from a poor family. The film is a spiritual successor to Kabir's 2021 film Nayattu, set in the same creative universe.

Key details

The film was produced by Vineet Jain, Rathish Ambat, Renjith EVM, and Jojo Jose under Junglee Pictures and Festival Cinemas. It was released theatrically on 13 June 2025, and later streamed on JioHotstar from 22 July 2025 in Malayalam and dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.

Why it matters

Ronth expands the narrative world of Nayattu, offering a grounded police procedural that explores social issues through the lens of a night patrol. Its dual release in theatres and streaming platforms made it accessible to a wide audience across multiple languages.

In short

  • Crime thriller set in the same universe as Nayattu
  • Follows two police officers on night patrol handling various cases
  • Released theatrically on 13 June 2025, streaming on JioHotstar from 22 July 2025

Quick questions

What is Ronth?
Ronth is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Shahi Kabir.
Who stars in Ronth?
The lead roles are played by Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew.
Is Ronth connected to another film?
Yes. It is described as a spiritual successor to Nayattu and set in the same creative universe.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronth
    Supports: Title, type, language, director, cast, premise, release dates, and connection to Nayattu.