Sookshmadarshini (2024) is a Malayalam-language mystery thriller directed by M.C. Jithin, featuring Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph in lead roles. The film delves into themes of suspicion, hidden motives, and the complexities of neighborhood dynamics.
Priyadarshini, affectionately known as Priya (Nazriya Nazim), is a homemaker aspiring to re-enter the workforce. She resides with her husband, Anthony, and their daughter, Kani, in a close-knit community. The tranquility of their neighborhood is disrupted when Manuel (Basil Joseph) returns to his ancestral home with his elderly mother, Grace.
Priya's initial unease about Manuel intensifies when Grace mysteriously disappears. Although Manuel attributes her absence to Alzheimer's disease, Priya remains skeptical, especially after witnessing unsettling events, such as Manuel serving monitor lizard meat disguised as beef at a neighborhood gathering. Determined to uncover the truth, Priya embarks on a clandestine investigation, enlisting the help of her friends Sulu and Asma.
