‘Eko’: Dhanush calls Malayalam mystery thriller a ‘masterpiece’; praises THIS actor's performance

Malayalam film ‘Eko’ has been getting strong love from viewers after its theatre and OTT release. Now, actor Dhanush has shared his thoughts on the film. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, he praised the movie and its lead actress.

Tamil star Dhanush wrote, “EKO the Malayalam film is a masterpiece. Actor Biana Momin deserves all the highest honours. World class performance.” His words made fans of the film very happy. Many viewers shared the post and spoke about the film again. The praise from Dhanush has given the film fresh attention across languages.

Story set in a quiet hill region

‘Eko’ tells the story of an elderly woman named Mlaathi Chedathi. She lives alone in a quiet hilly place called Kattukunnu, near the Kerala–Karnataka border. Her children live far away. Her only human support is her caretaker Peeyos. Life looks calm on the outside, but there is fear under the silence. Mlaathi is one of the many wives of Kuriyachan, a dangerous dog breeder. He is hiding from the state and a terror group.

Secrets and doubt everywhere in the film

Kuriyachan is not seen in the film, but his shadow is everywhere. As days pass, Mlaathi and Peeyos slowly learn dark truths about him. Each truth brings more fear. Every person begins to doubt the other.

Cast and crew details

The film stars Sandeep Pradeep in the lead role. Biana Momin plays a key role and has earned wide praise. The cast also includes Sim Zhi Fei, Vineeth, Saurabh Sachdeva, Narain, Ashokan, and Binu Pappu. ‘Eko’ is directed by Dinjith Ayyathan. It is written and shot by Bahul Ramesh. Music is by Mujeeb Majeed. Editing is done by Sooraj ES.

The film is available to stream on Netflix in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada.