{{short description|Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox film | name = Veekam | image = | caption = | director = Sagar Hari | producer = Sheelu Abraham<br> Abraham Mathew | writer = Sagar Hari | starring = | music = William Francis | cinematography = Dhanesh Raveendranath | editing = Hareesh Mohan | studio = Abaam Movies | country = India | language = Malayalam | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|12|09}} | runtime = 120 minutes }}
'''''Veekam''''' (Malayalam: വീകം) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film written and directed by Sagar Hari.<ref>{{cite web |title= Romancham, Veekam to Momo in Dubai, Vedikettu: Everything to know about this week's Malayalam OTT, theatre releases|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/romancham-veekam-to-momo-in-dubai-vedikettu-everything-to-know-about-this-weeks-malayalam-ott-theatre-releases/42ebfae819948 |website= OTTPlay|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref> It is produced by Sheelu Abraham and Abraham Mathew under the banner of Abaam Movies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan's Veekam promise an intriguing investigative thriller, watch trailer |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/videos/2022/Dec/04/dhyan-sreenivasans-veekam-promise-an-intriguing-investigative-thriller-watch-trailer-37355.html |website= Cinema Express|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref> The film stars Dhyan Sreenivasan, Sheelu Abraham, Aju Varghese, Dain Davis, Jagadish, Dayyana Hameed, and Dinesh Prabhakar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Veekam actor Dhyan Sreenivasan: Audience is now smart enough to identify which films would work even before release |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/veekam-actor-dhyan-sreenivasan-audience-is-now-smart-enough-to-identify-which-films-would-work-even-before-release/b4ff8b2d9c739 |website=OTTPlay |access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=VEEKAM OTT: ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസൻ ചിത്രം 'വീകം' ഒടിടിയിലേക്ക് |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/dhyan-sreenivasan-movie-veekam-ott-release-on-zee-5-755346/ |website=The Indian Express|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref>
== Plot == Three forensic surgeons become entangled in a murder investigation following an incident of minor medical negligence. As they race to clear their names, the narrative unravels suspense and tension typical of a crime thriller, exploring themes of guilt, justice, and forensic ethics.
== Cast == * Dhyan Sreenivasan as Dr. Kiran <ref>{{cite web |title=Exclusive! Dhyan Sreenivasan plays a forensic surgeon in Sagar's thriller Veekam |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/exclusive-dhyan-sreenivasan-plays-a-forensic-surgeon-in-sagar-s-thriller-veekam/d93045eb8b280 |website=OTTPlay |access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref> * Sheelu Abraham as Renjini Warrier IPS<ref>{{cite web |title=അന്നും ഇന്നും, മുഖച്ചിത്രത്തിലെ സുന്ദരി; ചിത്രങ്ങളുമായി ഷീലു |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/sheelu-abraham-shares-throwback-photo-manorama-cover-728220/ |website=Indian Express |access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref> * Aju Varghese as Martin Mavungal * Dain Davis as Thoma * Jagadish as Dr. Krishnamurthy * Dayyana Hameed as Keerthi * Dinesh Prabhakar as Sunny
== Production == The film is written and directed by Sagar Hari. It features music by William Francis, cinematography by Dhanesh Raveendranath, and editing by Hareesh Mohan. Production took place under Abaam Movies, with Sheelu Abraham and Abraham Mathew as producers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Veekam OTT Release : ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസന്റെ വീകം ഒടിടിയിലെത്തി; എവിടെ കാണാം? |url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/veekam-movie-ott-release-update-dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-started-streaming-in-ott-platform-zee-5-today-128043 |website=Zee News |access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref> The film began production in October 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Veekam begins rolling in Kochi |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Oct/19/dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-veekam-begins-rolling-in-kochi-2372894.html |website=The New Indian Express|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref>
== Release == ===Theatrical=== The film was initially scheduled for release in first week of November 2022 but later got postponed.<ref>{{cite web |title=ധ്യാന് ശ്രീനിവാസന്റെ ഫാമിലി ത്രില്ലര് 'വീകം'; നവംബറില് തീയേറ്ററുകളിലേക്ക് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dhyan-sreeivansans-veekam-to-hit-theatres-in-november-1.7969059 |website=Mathrubhumi News|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref> Finally film was released theatrically on 9 December 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer 'Veekam' to hit the big screens on December |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-veekam-to-hit-the-big-screens-on-december/articleshow/95501918.cms |website=The Times of India|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസൻ്റെ ഫാമിലി ത്രില്ലര്; 'വീകം' ഡിസംബർ 9ന്|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dhyan-sreenivasan-movie-veekam-ready-to-hit-theatres-1.8045759 |website=Mathrubhumi News|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref>
===Home media=== The film's digital and satellite rights are acquired by ZEE5 and Zee Keralam respectively.<ref>{{cite web |title=Veekam Ott Update: ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസന്റെ `വീകം` ഒടിടിയിലെത്തുന്നു; എവിടെ, എപ്പോൾ കാണാം?|url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/veekam-movie-ott-release-update-vekkam-starrer-dhyan-sreenivasan-set-to-release-on-zee5-from-february-3-124397 |website=Zee News |access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref> It was initially planned for digital release on 3 February 2023 but later postponed.<ref>{{cite web |title=Veekam OTT release date: When and where to watch Dhyan Sreenivasan, Dain Davis' crime thriller|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/veekam-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-dhyan-sreenivasan-dain-davis-crime-thriller/9117e34072660 |website=OTTPlay |access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref> The film was digitally released on 24 February 2023 in ZEE5.<ref>{{cite web |title=മലയാളത്തിലെ മികച്ച 5 സിനിമകൾ സീ 5 ഗ്ലോബലിൽ; തെന്നിന്ത്യൻ സിനിമയുടെ ആഘോഷം|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/02/24/top-five-must-watch-malayalam-movies-on-zee-5-global-a-Celebration-of-south-indian-cinema.html |website=Manorama Online|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref>
== Reception == The film got mixed to negative reviews with praise for concept but criticised script, dialogues and performances.<ref>{{cite web |title=എടുത്തു പറയാൻ ഒന്നുമില്ല, സ്വന്തം റിസ്കിൽ കാണാം; 'വീകം' റിവ്യൂ: Veekam Movie Review & Rating |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/review/dhayan-sreenivasa-veekam-movie-review-rating-729093/ |website= The Indian Express|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref>
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Category:2022 films Category:2022 Malayalam-language films Category:2022 Indian films Category:Malayalam-language crime thriller films