Dridam 2026

Overview

Dridam is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Martin Joseph. Produced by Mukesh R. Mehta and C. V. Sarathi under the E4 Entertainment banner, the film is presented by Jeethu Joseph. The cast features Shane Nigam in the lead role alongside Saniya Fathima, Shobi Thilakan, Krishna Praba, and Dinesh Prabhakar. The story follows a rookie sub-inspector named Vijay who arrives at a seemingly peaceful rural station for his first posting. His tenure takes a dark turn when the discovery of human remains forces him into a high-pressure investigation. Tasked with solving the murder within one week, Vijay must navigate conflicting demands from his department and an anxious public seeking swift justice. As the investigation progresses, the case expands from routine disputes and petty crimes into a complex web involving missing persons and a high-profile robbery. Director Martin Joseph noted that the film focuses on the character progression of the lead officer as he attempts to uncover the truth.