Overview

• Ronth began streaming exclusively on Jio Hotstar on July 22, available in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada.
• Writer-director Shahi Kabir’s single-night patrol narrative explores themes of duty, mentorship and moral ambiguity.
• Lead performances by Dileesh Pothan as Grade SI Yohannan and Roshan Mathew as CPO Dinnath have been widely lauded for their emotional depth.
• Manesh Madhavan’s naturalistic night-time cinematography and Anil Johnson’s haunting score enhance the film’s immersive, realistic atmosphere.
• Critics praise Ronth’s grounded approach but note occasional pacing slowdowns and a desire for deeper narrative development.