Prithviraj starrer Cold Case is a murder mystery backed by a strong writing. It has two-pronged approach -a cop on trail of a murder and a journalist going in her own way to set the puzzle right. When the two meets, all drama ends.Directed by Tanu Balak, the investigative horror thriller makes an engaging watch. Writing is backed by intense research. Investigation by the police and help of forensic department in cracking a murder case are well executed. It is no bravado cop who goes all guns blazing. He is calm, brainy and goes about his work without much fuss.
A skull is found from a discarded bag in a lake. The onus is on Police officer Sathyajith (Prithviraj) to find out who was killed, who is behind the murder and why. He begins from zero. Slow and steady, he embarks on tight path. Parallely, there is a journalist Medha (Aditi Balan), a single mother.
She encounters eerie moments in her house. She embarks on a mission to find out why. She stumbles upon some curious facts. The screenplay in the first half is intriguing, with Sathyajith and Medha both trying to grapple with what’s happening. And there is a connect between what she searches for and what Sathyajith is looking out.
Prithviraj ia slim and trim. Apt for the role. His body language sits well for a police officer. Aditi Balan who impressed all in Aruvo does a good show. Almost all characters have a purpose to serve.
Technically it is good with soft cinematography by Gireesh Gangadharan and Jomon T John. Prakash Alex’s music adds to the mood.
Cold Case is a decent engaging fare if you are in mood for whodunit thrillers. The film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.