19(1)(a) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by debutant Indhu V. S. The film stars Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, and Indrajith Sukumaran.

[2] The film released on Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022 and received mixed reviews.

The mundane life of an acquiescent lady (who could be anybody) who is running a photocopy shop goes into a tailspin when a revolutionary writer leaves the manuscript of his unpublished novel with her.

The movie's title references the below: Article 19(1) in The Constitution of India 1949 (1) All citizens shall have the right (a) to freedom of speech and expression; 19(1)(a) is produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and it marks the directorial debut of Indhu V.S.

[4] It also marks the debut of Vijay Sethupathi in Malayalam in a character role.