Raam (2005)

In the heart of a sleepy town, Raam (2005) unravels a tale of mysterious murder and unspoken secrets. The tale unfolds with the arrest of Rama Krishna, portrayed by Jeeva, who is accused of murdering his mother, Saratha, a respected school teacher. However, Rama is not a typical young man. He is a child in a man's body, trapped by the invisible chains of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His unique perspective on the world around him often fuels his anger towards the injustices he perceives. As the town reels from Saratha's death, the investigation is led by the relentless police inspector Umar, played by Rehman. Simultaneously, Sub-inspector Malaichamy, brilliantly enacted by Murali, finds himself on edge. He is not only a neighbor to the distraught family but his own children are drawn into the vortex of the investigation, pulling him into the eye of the storm. As the story weaves through the labyrinth of the past, and present, it keeps you guessing who the real killer is. The narrative masterfully teases the threads of the mystery while subtly unmasking the characters' hidden layers. At the heart of the drama is the tragedy of a mother's loss, the tribulation of a mentally-challenged son accused, and the tenacity of a town plunged into chaos. Raam (2005) is a complex tapestry of human emotions, a compelling murder mystery, and a nuanced portrayal of mental health. It is a haunting tale of how the most unsuspecting individuals can become the fulcrum in a murder investigation. The film leaves you pondering long after the credits roll, not just on the identity of the real killer, but also on the profound impact of our actions on those around us.

Raam is an action movie featuring Jiiva.

It is possible to buy Raam on Amazon Video.