Golam (2024) Hindi Dubbed Movie

Golam is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film co-written and directed by Samjad in his directorial debut. Co-written by Praveen Viswanath, the film features an ensemble cast including Ranjith Sajeev, Sunny Wayne, Dileesh Pothan, Alencier Ley Lopez, and Siddique.

Plot

The story begins with the discovery of Issac John, the Managing Director of V-Tech Company, dead in the restroom of his office, the door locked from the inside. Initially, the police suspect an accidental death caused by a head injury from a slip and fall, as there are no signs of forced entry or struggle. However, ASP Sandeep, the investigating officer, doubts this explanation and begins to probe deeper. John’s pre-existing condition of COPD adds complexity to the investigation.

Suspicion initially falls on Gibson George, John’s business partner. However, Gibson reveals that, as per John’s will, all his assets would be inherited by his USA-based brother, Evan, eliminating any motive for Gibson. The investigation intensifies as employees present during the incident are questioned. The police find sleeping pills in one employee’s possession and uncover a link between multiple employees and Dr. Kuriakose, a neuropsychiatrist and neurosurgeon known to ASP Sandeep.

Dr. Kuriakose initially denies involvement but later admits that Meera, one of the employees, had been his patient. Meera, dealing with depression following an unexplained stillbirth, was found to have mutagenic substances in her blood, which were also detected in two other employees. These employees, who had consulted Dr. Kuriakose for health issues like headaches and insomnia, were victims of a sinister scheme involving their workplace.

It is revealed that Issac John, co-founder of V-Pharma Pharmaceuticals, had been secretly using his employees as test subjects for an experimental antidote to the Human Mutagen Virus (HMV), or Red Virus, aiming to create a demand-and-supply monopoly. The snacks and water at the office were laced with the unrefined antidote, causing severe health issues. The employees were monitored through a DNA-extracting punching machine. Overwhelmed by their physical and emotional suffering, the employees sought vengeance but kept their plans hidden from Dr. Kuriakose.

Through CCTV footage, ASP Sandeep uncovers their meticulous plan. Each employee, except Rajiv, participated in luring John to the restroom, locking him inside, and causing him to succumb to carbon dioxide poisoning while his cries for help were drowned out by a running vacuum cleaner.

Despite discovering the truth, Sandeep chooses to report the case as an accidental death, deeming the employees’ actions justified by their plight. Meanwhile, Gibson, also implicated in V-Pharma’s unethical practices, takes over as the MD of V-Tech. Sandeep begins investigating the company’s labs with information provided by Dr. Kuriakose.

In the final scene, Gibson occupies Issac John’s former office, with the employees watching him suspiciously, hinting at a lingering sense of unease and the potential for further consequences.

Director: Samjad (Directorial Debut)
Writers: Samjad, Praveen Viswanath
Stars: Ranjith Sajeev, Sunny Wayne, Dileesh Pothan, Alencier Ley Lopez, Siddique
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10