Buried in 1994 | Malayalam Crime Thriller Short Film | Starring Joy Mathew

Описание: Buried in 1994 is an award-winning Malayalam crime thriller short film starring Joy Mathew, written and directed by Akhil Shaji.

Buried in 1994 is a Malayalam crime thriller short film centered around a police investigation into a 22-year-old murder mystery. As detectives reopen a cold case investigation, hidden secrets and shocking twists emerge, leading to a gripping investigation thriller filled with suspense, mystery, and emotional drama.

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If you enjoy Malayalam mystery thrillers, crime investigation films, suspense movies, detective stories, and psychological thrillers, this short film is for you.

Cast
Joy Mathew,Prince Paul,Anuraj,Aparna Asok,Niva Amal
& Adam Ameer Mirza

Crew
Written & Directed by – Akhil Shaji -   / iakhilshaji  
Director of Photography – Shyam -   / shyam_r__  
Background Score – Akhil K Vijay--   / akhil_k_vijay  
Editor – Nikhil Venu -   / nikhilvenu  
Colorist – Ebin Philip -   / ebinphilip_  
Sound Design – Sreerag KT
Sound Mixing – Abhay Satish
Main Title Graphics – Kenaz Matthew
Title Graphics – Ajith Appu
VFX – Robert
Art Director – Ansari Karupadanna
Poster Design – Shibin C Babu
Costume Designer – Prasad Narayannan
Makeup Artist – Jiju Kodungallu

🏆 Awards & Recognition

🏆 Best Short Film – Indian Independent Film Festival (2026)
🏆 Best Director – DMOFF International Film Festival (2026)
🏆 Best Cinematography – DMOFF International Film Festival (2026)
🏆 Best Actor – Travancore International Film Awards (TIFA) (2026)
🏆 Best Mystery Thriller – Travancore International Film Awards (TIFA) (2026)
🏆 Best Background Music – 17th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival-27 (2026)
🏆 Best Thriller Short Film – Athvikvaruni International Film Festival (2026)
🏆 Best Thriller Short Film – Tamizhagam International Film Festival (2026)
🏆 Honorable Mention – Caravan International Film Festival (2026)



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