{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = Chathuram | image = Chathuram.jpeg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Siddharth Bharathan | producer = Sidharth Bharathan<br/>Vinitha Ajith<br/>George Sandiagio<br/>Jamneesh Thayyil | writer = Siddharth Bharathan<br/>Vinay Thomas | starring = Swasika<br/>Roshan Mathew<br/>Alencier Ley Lopez<br/>Jaffar Idukki | music = Prashant Pillai | cinematography = Pradeesh M. Varma | editing = Deepu S. Joseph | studio = | distributor = Greenwich Entertainments<br/>Yellove Bird Productions | released = {{Film date|2022|11|04|df=yes}} | runtime = | country = India | language = Malayalam }} '''''Chathuram''''' ({{translation|The Square}}) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama thriller film directed by Sidharth Bharathan, starring Swasika, Roshan Mathew, Alencier Ley Lopez, and Leona Lishoy.<ref>{{Cite news |title=ChathuramA |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-details/chathuram/movieshow/80839022.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-11-21 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film was released in theaters on 4 November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chathuram Movie (Nov 2022) - Trailer, Star Cast, Release Date {{!}} Paytm.com |url=https://paytm.com/movies/chathuram-movie-detail-157586 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=Paytm |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2022-11-09 |title='Chathuram' movie reivew: An unimaginative thriller with the vibe of an outdated racy novel |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chathuram-movie-reivew-an-unimaginative-thriller-with-the-vibe-of-an-outdated-racy-novel/article66115374.ece |access-date=2023-11-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
On February 17, 2023, regional OTT platform Saina Play announced that they had acquired the digital rights to ''Chathuram'' and began streaming it from March 9, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch Chathuram on Saina Play |url=https://sainaplay.com/movie/chathuram/umahupobcax |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=Saina Play |language=en}}</ref>
==Cast== * Roshan Mathew as Home Nurse Bellthazar * Alencier Ley Lopez as Eldhos Achayan * Swasika as Selena, Achayan's second wife * Jaffar Idukki as John, Achayan's brother * Ambika Mohan as Achayan's first wife * Ritu Ajith as Achayan's daughter * Nishanth Sagar as Adv. Roni Zacheria * Santhy Balachandran as Jijimol * Leona Lishoy as CI Meritta Philip * Gilu Joseph as Joseph * Geethi Sangeetha as Rathi * Amalsha as Jobish * Vinoy Thomas as Baby * Vinod Krishnan as Bell's brother * Kichu Tellus as SI * Smitha Mohan as Civil Police Officer * Rajiv Mohan as Civil Police Officer * Anuroop as Civil Police Officer * Jeril Varghese as Priest
== Reception ==
''Chathuram'' received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised the lead performances, though its pacing and use of thriller clichés drew criticism.
=== Critical response === ''The Times of India'' gave the film 3/5 stars, describing it as "as rarely seen emotional drama" and commending the lead performances, while also pointing out the occasionally sluggish pace.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chathuram Movie Review: A rarely seen emotional drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/chathuram/movie-review/95478223.cms |access-date=25 June 2025 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''OTTPlay'' gave the film 3/5 stars, praising Swasika Vijay and Roshan Mathew's performances, but felt that the film "takes far too much to get over the predictable portions to better bits".<ref>{{cite web |title=Chathuram movie review: Swasika, Roshan Mathew shine in this uneven but intriguing drama-thriller |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/chathuram-movie-review-swasika-roshan-mathew-shine-in-this-uneven-but-intriguing-drama-thriller/fef6a0790b916 |access-date=25 June 2025 |work=OTTPlay}}</ref> ''Film Companion'' wrote it was "a femme-fatale drama that trolls for attention", relying on "the oldest tricks in the erotic thriller manual", though the film's mood and atmosphere were praised.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chathuram Review: An Unapologetic Femme Fatale Drama |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/malayalam-review/chathuram-review-a-tacky-poorly-written-parade-of-cliches |access-date=25 June 2025 |work=Film Companion}}</ref> ''The New Indian Express'' called it "a fairly enjoyable noir-tinged dark comedy", praising Swasika Vijay as a "revelation as the vamp who oscillates between confident and vulnerable" and Roshan Mathew as "a natural" in his role.<ref>{{cite web |title='Chathuram' movie review: Fairly enjoyable noir-tinged dark comedy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/Nov/08/chathuram-movie-review-fairly-enjoyable-noir-tinged-dark-comedy-2515918.html |access-date=25 June 2025 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> ''Indian Express Malayalam'' noted the film didn't stray far from familiar erotic thriller tropes, but acknowledged its discussion of body, desire, and power dynamics in style rarely seen in Malayalam cinema.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chathuram Movie Review & Rating: കേട്ട പഴകിയ ഇക്കിളികഥകളിൽ നിന്നും വലിയ ദൂരമില്ല |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/review/chathuram-malayalam-movie-review-rating-715257/ |access-date=25 June 2025 |work=The Indian Express (Malayalam)}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb title|id=tt14032520|title=Chathuram}}
Category:2022 Indian films Category:2022 Malayalam-language films Category:Indian crime thriller films Category:2022 crime thriller films Category:Films directed by Sidharth Bharathan