The Tamil film “Others” (2025), written and directed by Abin Hariharan, is a medical crime thriller that aims to blend suspense with a sensitive social message. After its theatrical run in November 2025, it recently made its digital debut.
OTT Release Details
• Platform: Amazon Prime Video
• OTT Release Date: December 19, 2025
• Languages: Tamil (with English subtitles)
• Genre: Medical Thriller / Crime Drama
• Run Time: 131 minutes
🎬 Story
The film follows ACP Madhav (Aditya Madhavan) and his fiancée Dr. Madhu (Gouri Kishan). Their paths cross professionally when Madhav investigates a tragic car accident involving blind women from an orphanage, while Madhu discovers alarming lab report discrepancies at her fertility clinic.
The investigation uncovers a chilling conspiracy involving IVF-born infants and medical malpractice. At its heart, the story dives into sensitive themes like infertility and transgender identity, questioning societal definitions of “normalcy” through a villain with a dark, ideology-driven agenda.
✨ Main Highlights
• The “Vedha” Reveal: The transition of a character from an innocent mechanic to the primary antagonist is the film’s strongest point. The last 30 minutes (the climax) are widely praised for their intensity.
• Social Relevance: Unlike standard thrillers, Others addresses transgender rights and the medical exploitation of marginalized communities with maturity.
• Atmospheric Technicals: Ghibran’s background score and Aravinnd Singh’s cinematography (using dimly lit corridors and misty landscapes) create a haunting, edge-of-the-seat mood.
• Action Sequences: The chase sequences in the second half and the climax fight featuring Anju Kurian are high-energy highlights.
Drawbacks
• Pacing Issues: The first half feels slow and somewhat disjointed as it tries to connect multiple plot threads (the accident, the clinic, and the police procedural).
• Predictable Investigation: The “straight-line” narrative style lacks the mounting dread found in classics like Ratsasan. Clues are revealed too conveniently, reducing the cat-and-mouse tension.
• Weak Villain Staging: While the villain’s motive is unique, the character’s presence on screen is limited, making the final confrontation feel a bit rushed.
Performances
• Aditya Madhavan: In his debut, he delivers a solid, restrained performance as a cop. While he shines in investigative scenes, reviewers noted minor stiffness in emotional sequences.
• Gouri G. Kishan: Brings much-needed warmth and sensitivity to the film. Her role as a doctor isn’t just a “love interest” but a vital part of the medical investigation.
• Anju Kurian: Impresses as Inspector Maya, particularly in the action-heavy climax.
• Supporting Cast: Munishkanth provides relief, though some found his comedy tracks slightly forced. The actor playing the villain (Vedha) is the “surprise package,” delivering a powerhouse performance in the final act.
Direction (Abin Hariharan)
Abin Hariharan deserves credit for tackling a bold and delicate subject without being preachy. His direction is efficient in the medical thriller segments, but he struggles with narrative cohesion. The film often feels like a series of great ideas that don’t always click together smoothly.
