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| Directed by | Sudarshanan |
| Written by | Sudarshanan |
| Screenplay by | Sudarshanan |
| Story by | Sudarshanan |
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| Cinematography | Shameer Gibran |
| Edited by | Akshay Souda |
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| Distributed by | SFC Ads |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Christina is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Sudarshanan. The film is produced by Chithra Sudarshanan and Saleena M. Nazeer under the banners of C S Films and MNR Productions. [1] The film stars Sudheer Karamana, Arya Badai, Suneesh K. Jaan, and Kalabhavan Nandhana in lead roles, with M. R. Gopakumar, Nazeer Samkranthi, and Seema G. Nair in supporting roles. [2] [3]
The story revolves around a quiet rural village where the sudden arrival of a mysterious salesgirl disrupts the lives of four local youngsters. When she unexpectedly goes missing, it triggers a chain of unusual events and a tense investigation that reveals hidden layers within the community. [4] [5]
The film marks a departure for Sudheer Karamana, who plays a serious, performance-driven role as a police officer, contrasting with his usual comedic characters. [6] Principal photography was completed in early 2025 across locations in Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, and parts of Tamil Nadu. [1] The film's trailer was released on 19 January 2026, highlighting the mystery and investigative elements of the plot. [7]
The original songs were composed by Sreenath S. Vijay, while the background score was handled by Sanfeer. [8] The lyrics were written by Saran Indokera, with vocals provided by Najim Arshad, Jassy Gift, and Rashmi Madhu. [7]
Christina was released in theatres on 30 January 2026. It shared its release date with other major Malayalam films, including Jeethu Joseph's Valathu Vashathe Kallan and the horror-comedy Prakambanam . [9] [2]