Malayalam Psychological Thriller Movie | Irakal | Full Movie | Ft.Ganesh Kumar | Thilakan | Radha

Irakal is a Malayalam psychological thriller film written and directed by K. G. George and produced by Sukumaran. The film stars K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Thilakan, Sukumaran, Ashokan, and Radha.The film won two Kerala State Film Awards—Second Best Film and Best Story. Irakal is considered as the first dark movie in Malayalam and is regarded as a classic film.
The film is an in-depth exploration of the psychology of violence. The film's theme in undertones depicted political conditions of the country during that time including The Emergency. Indira Gandhi and her son Sanjay Gandhi is symbolically presented by Thilakan and Ganesh respectively in the film, though George didn't say it directly. Film critic K. B. Venu noted similarity between the film's story and the Koodathayi Cyanide Murders case. Some consider Irakal as the first dark movie in Malayalam and is regarded as one of the best works of George. Certain critics cite the 2021 film Joji could have taken inspiration from this film with regards to theme.
Mathews, a ruthless rubber baron, is involved in various criminal activities. However, things take a turn when his children begin to spiral out of control.