Tovino Thomas's Malayalam Thriller, 'Narivetta' Based On Kerala's 2003 Muthanga Incident?

Narivetta: A Film About Adivasi Rights That Barely Gives Them a Voice

May 24, 5: In Narivetta (Jackal Hunt), director Anuraj Manohar sets out to tackle a loaded subject: systemic oppression, tribal resistance, and the moral decay of state machinery. But the question that lingers after the end credits roll is this: Whose story are we really watching? Inspired by the 2003 Muthanga incident, Narivetta is positioned as a brutal, semi-fictionalised retelling of how the state responds when the most neglected communities…

Tovino Thomas's Malayalam Thriller, 'Narivetta' Based On Kerala's 2003 Muthanga Incident?

It was on May 23, 2025, when Tovino Thomas' latest action thriller movie, Narivetta, saw a theatrical release. The film has been directed by Anuraj Mohar and has received mixed reviews from both critics as well as fans. The movie is known for its thriller element, powerful storyline, direction and performances. Well, do you know that reportedly the movie is based on a real-life incident and is inspired by the long-lost tale of the Muthanga incid…