Paappan is an investigative crime thriller with a psychopath on the run. The police says that "Behind a person's crime in the present, there is a past that has hurt him deeply." Suresh Gopi as Abraham Mathew Mathan is a senior lieutenant who joins the team to investigate the case.
In what follows, the police hunt on a serial killer who they assume to be a "mad man". Who is the killer? What is his past? And will the police nab him? The answers to these form the rest of the plot.
The trailer of Paappan is captivating and engaging showing us glimpses of different characters and police rummaging through possible clues. The film calls itself a story of quest, pride, guilt and justice.
You can watch the trailer here:
Paappan is written by RJ Shaan and directed by National award-winning director Joshiy Sindhu. The film stars Suresh Gopi and Nyla Usha in the lead along with Gokul Suresh, Vijaya Raghavan, Neetha Pillai, Nyla Usha, Kaniha, Asha Sarath and Chandhunadh. This film marks 22 years since director Joshiy and Suresh Gopi last collaborated for Vazhunnor (1999).
The music is composed by Jakes Bejoy. David Kachappilly will be co-producing the film with Raaffi Mathirra under the banner David Kachappilly Productions and Iffaar Media.