'Ronth' OTT release: When and where to watch Shahi Kabir's gripping police thriller

A month after its theatrical run, Shahi Kabir's critically acclaimed second directorial Ronth, starring Roshan Mathew and Dileesh Pothan, is coming to JioHotstar on July 22. The gripping cop thriller was released in theatres on June 13, 2025.

 

The film delves into the tale of two cops on Ronth (night patrol duty). What began as a seemingly routine shift instantly morphs into a gripping series of intense and emotionally riveting events. Set over the course of a single night, the story explores the dilemmas faced by the officers. 

 

In its review of the film, THE WEEK wrote, "Ronth (which translates to 'night patrol') marks Shahi's fifth police thriller and is once again coloured by his real-life experiences as a policeman who has seen all kinds of disquieting events. As expected from him, Ronth doesn't promise you a warm, feel-good experience." 

 

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Shahi Kabir is already renowned as a screenwriter who has bagged accolades like the National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay, the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story, and Best Debut Director for movies including Joseph (2018), Nayattu (2021), and Officer on Duty (2025).

 

With Ronth, Junglee Pictures makes its maiden foray into the Malayalam film industry. The film is produced by Junglee Pictures in collaboration with Festival Cinemas, in association with filmmaker Ratheesh Ambat, Ranjith E.V.M and Jojo Jose. 

 

State award-winning Manesh Madhavan handles the cinematography while Anil Johnson worked on the music, with lyrics penned by Vinayak Sasikumar. Apart from Joseph actor Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew, the film will also feature talents like Sudhi Koppa, Arun Cherukavil, Lakshmi Menon, Krisha Kurup, Nandhan Unni and others in significant supporting roles.

 

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