Ronth

Ronth (transl. Patrol) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam police procedural film written and directed by Shahi Kabir and produced by Vineet Jain, Rathish Ambat, Renjith EVM, and Jojo Jose, under Junglee Pictures^[2][3] and Festival Cinemas.^[4] It stars Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew in the lead roles.^[5][6][7]

Ronth is a gripping Malayalam thriller that unfolds over a single night. It follows veteran Sub‑Inspector Yohannan and rookie cop Dinanath as they patrol the city, grappling with personal demons, moral dilemmas, and rising tensions. Amid crisis and chaos, the two officers must overcome their differences and rely on each other to survive the long, dark shift.

• Dileesh Pothan as Grade SI Yohannan
• Roshan Mathew as CPO Dinnath
• Arun Cherukavil as DYSP Jacob J.
• Roshan Abdul Rahoof as Roshan
• Krisha Kurup as Anu
• Lakshmi Menon as Salomi
• Carmen S. Mathew as Jincy
• Sajan Sebastian as Grade SI, Anil Mohan
• Kumaradas T. N. as GD ASI Sadanandan
• Kochouseph Chittilappilly as Dr. Jacob Thomas
• Nandutty as Molutty
• Akhila Nath as Woman CPO, Jasmine
• Sudhi Koppa as Pastor (cameo appearance)
• Rajesh Madhavan (cameo appearance) as CPO's husband

Ronth was released theatrically on 13 June 2025.^[8]

Ronth received positive reviews from critics.

Rohit Panikker of Filmfare gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Ronth isn’t here to thrill. It’s here to haunt. It’s a quiet, unhurried, and deeply unsettling portrait of what it means to patrol the line between order and morality—and what happens when that line begins to blur."^[9] Sajin Shrijith of The Week gave 4/5 and wrote "Ronth contains what I would call the career-best performances of Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew. In Ronth, the characters venture to the exteriors, to areas that are either desolate, haunting or breathtakingly beautiful (captured effectively by cinematographer Manesh Madhavan). There is a strong sense of alienation following these two characters."^[10] Manjusha Radhakrishnan of Gulf News gave 4/5 and wrote, "Movies like Ronth remind you that what stays with you isn't star power or action set pieces — it's powerful performances, moral complexity, and a sense of truth. Ronth — which means 'patrol' — is a film that will haunt you."

Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 3.5/5 and wrote "Shahi makes an even more meticulous use of the narrative element, crafting a story in which the khaki-clad metaphorical hunters, through moments of peripeteia, become the hunted."^[11] Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express gave 3.5/5 and wrote "Through two conflicting cops on patrol duty, Shahi Kabir succeeds in crafting yet another layered police story with hard-hitting socio-political commentary."^[12] Gopika I. S. of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 and wrote "Ronth is yet another haunting, thought-provoking police drama from Shahi Kabir. His own experience as a police officer clearly informs the authenticity and intensity of this story."^[13]

Nirali Kanabar of Times Now wrote "Ronth is a powerful tale that goes beyond the genre tropes, delivering a deeply human story. The way it draws parallels between the characters' professional duties and personal struggles is subtle and impactful. Watch it for a great theatrical experience."^[14] S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote "With ‘Ronth’, director Shahi Kabir continues to tap into his experiences in the police department, mining uncommon stories which paint an unflattering picture of the force."^[15] Swathi P. Ajith of Malayala Manorama wrote "'Ronth' is worth a watch. It holds your attention from start to finish, with each small incident adding a layer to the whole."^[16]

Ronth collected ₹5 crore within its first 3 days of release.^[1]

• Ronth at IMDb