The Malayalam police procedural film, Ronth, features Dileesh Pothan as Grade SI Yohannan and Roshan Mathew as CPO Dinnath in the lead roles. The film was released in theatres on June 13, 2025. After receiving good responses from viewers and critics in theatres, the film is streaming on Jio Hotstar. The film is available to watch in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi.
About Ronth
The streaming platform shared the trailer of the film on X (formerly Twitter) and captioned, "The patrol has begun! #Ronth is now streaming exclusively on JioHotstar." Ronth is based on themes of duty, mentorship, the complexities of police work, human contradictions, and the lasting impact of trauma and past experiences. The film also explores themes of fear, duty, trauma, and the human cost of law enforcement.
Plot overview
Ronth, directed and penned by Shahil Kabir, tells the tale of two incompatible police officers on a nighttime patrol: an optimistic rookie and a weary, seasoned cop. While they journey through the city before Christmas, the night challenges their strength with a sequence of emotionally intense experiences. Although they start in conflict, common trauma brings them together. Yet, just as they discover shared understanding, they’re drawn into a perilous snare, paving the way for an impactful and sorrowful conclusion.
Cast and characters of Ronth
The film features Dileesh Pothan as Grade SI Yohannan, Roshan Mathew as CPO Dinnath, Roshan Abdul Rahoof as Roshan, Arun Cherukavil as DYSP Jacob J, Krisha Kurup as Anu, Lakshmi Menon as Salomi, Carmen S. Mathew as Jincy, Sajan Sebastian as Grade SI, Anil Mohan, and Kumaradas T. N. as GD ASI Sadanandan, among others. It is produced by Vineet Jain, Rathish Ambat, Jojo Jose, and Renjith EVM under the banner of Junglee Pictures Festival Cinemas.
