Draft:Agathokakological

Agathokakological  is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film written, produced and directed by Venkitesh C.D ., in his directorial debut under the banner Hit and Run Pictures. The film features Maqbool Salmaan, Leona Lishoy and Prasant Murali in prominent roles. Bijibal has composed the music, while the cinematography was handled by Jomon Thomas and editing by Hareesh Mohan and Venkitesh C.D ..The film's narrative revolves around SI Ajith Kumar's investigation to figure out the stalker who is troubling Nisha and uncovering the truths in the process.

It was shot extensively in and around Chittur, Palakkad,

Agathokakological got its theatrical release on 8 March 2024 in Kerala and was released in Bengaluru during 27 April 2024.

The film received generally positive reviews from the public and critics with praise for the unique plot, astounding soundtrack, acting and cinematography sequences.

Title Explanation
The meaning of the title 'Agathokakological' is composing of both good and evil.

The title is derived from the Greek words Agatho means 'Good' and Kakos means 'Evil'

Plot
Nisha, an Architect and Vineeth, a Software Professional are leading a happy life with their son Aryan.

Nisha gets a blackmail call from a Private number and the person threatens, that he will inform her husband about her past. She ignores the call, but she starts getting frequent calls and she disconnects it every time. She gets worried and eventually tells Vineeth, who already knows about her past. The call stops once Vineeth intervenes.

Subsequently Nisha starts seeing a person, wherever she goes. On one occasion that person hurts her and Vineeth decides to approach the Police.

Inspector, Sreenivasan assigns Sub-Inspector, Ajith Kumar to help them out. Initially they feel it's just a blackmail attempt, but things take a different turn as Nisha gets into trouble regularly. The Police realise that the person exactly knows wherever Nisha is going and is aware of every move of Police.

Ajith, who himself is trying to get in terms with his tormented past has to figure out who's behind this.

The crux of the story is to nab the real culprit.

Filming
Principal photography commenced at Palakkad on 13 May 2022 and the film was shot around 22 working days throughout multiple schedules.

Music
The original score and soundtrack of Agathokakological is composed by Bijibal.

It features  'Ekayaayi' song, which was sung by Soumya Ramakrishnan. The lyrics was penned by Venkitesh C.D.

Distribution
Agathokakological aka AKL was released by Hit and Run Pictures through Jawahar Films in Kerala.