Kaathal - The Core

Kaathal: The Core is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language courtroom drama film directed by Jeo Baby and written by Adarsh Sukumaran and Paulson Skaria. Produced by Mammootty Kampany, the film stars Mammootty and Jyothika in lead roles. Sudhi Kozhikode, RS Panickar, Joji John, Muthumani, Chinnu Chandni and Kalabhavan Haneef played the other supporting roles. The film was officially announced in October 2022 and principal photography commenced in the same month and wrapped up in November 2022. The music was composed by Mathews Pulickan. The editing was handled by Francies Louis and the cinematography by Salu K. Thomas. Kaathal: The Core was released on 23 November 2023 and opened to positive reviews from critics praising the performances of Jyothika and Mammootty. A commercial success at the box office, this was the final film appearance of Kalabhavan Haneef.