Eko (film)

Eko
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDinjith Ayyathan
Written byBahul Ramesh
Produced byM.R.K Jayaram
StarringSandeep Pradeep
Biana Momin
Saurabh Sachdeva
Vineeth
Narain
Binu Pappu
CinematographyBahul Ramesh
Edited bySooraj E. S.
Music byMujeeb Majeed
Production
company
Aaradyaa Studio
Distributed byAnnapurna Studios
Dream Warrior Pictures
DreamZ Entertainment
Lighter Buddha Films
Prathangira Cinemas
Black Ticket Entertainments
DMY Creations
Singapore Coliseum
Wanderblust Films
Release date
  • 21 November 2025 (2025-11-21)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹5 crore
Box office₹50 crore

Ekō is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language mystery crime thriller film directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and written and shot by Bahul Ramesh and produced by M.R.K Jayaram under the banner Aaradyaa Studios (in their debut production). It serves as the third and final installment of Bahul Ramesh’s Animal Trilogy, following Kishkindha Kaandam (2024) and Kerala Crime Files 2 (2025), starring Sandeep Pradeep, Biana Momin, Saurabh Sachdeva, Vineeth, Narain and Binu Pappu in prominent roles.

Principal photography began in April 2025 and concluded in mid-June 2025, with filming primarily taking place in the Idukki district of Kerala and also in Mangalore, Ooty and other parts of southern Karnataka and northern Kerala.

Ekō was released on 21 November 2025 to highly positive reviews from both critics and audiences. Made on a budget of 5 crore, it emerged as a major commercial success, grossing over 50 crore worldwide. After its OTT release, the film received higher responses than from theatrical responses, praising its story, performances (mainly of Sandeep, Biana and Narain), background score, cinematography, editing and depth of plot.