Basil Joseph's 'Pravinkoodu Shappu' arrives on SonyLIV on this date
15 Mar 2025

The black comedy thriller, Pravinkoodu Shappu, starring Basil Joseph and Soubin Shahir, will premiere on SonyLIV on April 11, the streamer announced recently.

The film, directed by Sreeraj Sreenivasan, has had a lukewarm performance at the box office since its release on January 16.

The story revolves around a murder mystery at a village toddy shop, with Joseph playing a police inspector named Santhosh and Shahir as Kannan, a shop worker.

'Pravinkoodu Shappu' explores themes of greed, deception, morality
Film's themes

The film also stars Chemban Vinod Jose, Chandini Sreedharan, Shivajith, and Shabareesh Varma in supporting roles.

The film explores the endless greed of humans, deception, and the line between morality and crime.

Although the film has received mixed reviews, it is expected to draw a bigger crowd on OTT where dark thrillers tend to acquire a cult following.

'Pravinkoodu Shappu' reception and actors' recent projects
Critical reception

Despite the film's disappointing run in theaters, it has been lauded for its gripping narrative and stylistic filmmaking.

The cinematography by Shyju Khalid, especially in a chase sequence involving Kannan's scooter and a school bus, has been emphasized as a highlight.

Meanwhile, Joseph and Shahir were recently seen in Ponman and Machante Maalakha, respectively.