Narivetta
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| Directed by | Anuraj Manohar |
| Written by | Abin Joseph |
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| Cinematography | Vijay |
| Edited by | Shameer Muhammed |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
Production company | Indian Cinema Company |
| Distributed by | Indian Cinema Company (India) |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹10 crore |
| Box office | est.₹31.43 crore |
Narivetta (transl. Jackal Hunt) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language political action thriller film directed by Anuraj Manohar and written by Abin Joseph based on the 2003 Muthanga Incident where police opened fire on tribals protesting for their rights. The film stars Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran (In his Malayalam debut), Priyamvada Krishnan and Arya Salim. It is produced by Tippushan and Shiyas Hassan under the banner of Indian Cinema Company.
Set against the backdrop of Kerala's tribal heartlands, Narivetta unfolds a gripping narrative inspired by the real-life 2003 Muthanga tribal protest. The film delves deep into the complexities of land rights, state authority, and the resilience of marginalised communities.
The film was officially announced on 21 July 2024. Principal photography commenced on 26 July 2024 and was shot in Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Wayanad. The film's songs and original score were composed by Jakes Bejoy. The film was a commercial success.