Neram (2013) is a fast-paced Malayalam–Tamil bilingual thriller directed by Alphonse Puthren. It follows Mathew (Nivin Pauly), an unemployed software engineer drowning in debt, who must navigate a series of escalating crises within a single day—including dealing with a moneylender, eloping with his girlfriend Jeena (Nazriya Nazim), and outsmarting dangerous foes.

The film combines dark comedy, suspense, and a nonlinear narrative that plays with time—captured through visual motifs like hourglasses and toothpaste scenes With tight editing, vibrant cinematography, and memorable supporting characters, Neram balances tension and humor perfectlyThe soundtrack by Rajesh Murugesan—featuring the viral hit “Pistah”—adds energy and rhythm to the unfolding chaos. Praised for its clever direction, engaging plot, and charismatic performances, the movie was a critical and commercial success, launching the careers of its young cast and marking a fresh wave in Malayalam cinema.