22 Female Kottayam, also known as 22FK, is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by Aashiq Abu.

Through Zubeida's criminal world connections Tessa realizes that Cyril is a known pimp and was cheating her along with the support of his boss Hegde.

When the court sets her free, Tessa with the help of DK kills Hegde by poisoning him with a cobra.

But at night Tessa executes her revenge plan and sedates Cyril and surgically cuts off his penis.

While Cyril finds himself in intense pain and bound to his bed, she taunts him to make him realize his faults and the gross wrongs he committed to her and rationalizes her crime.

Tessa leaves for Canada, dismantles her cell phone, and cuts further contact with DK.

The soundtrack album also consists of a title track Chillaane by Indian alternative rock band Avial.

During the pre-production, Abu put the project on hold and started the work of 22 Female Kottayam.

[13] The film was scripted by debutant writer Abhilash Kumar (who is the husband of actress Lena) along with Shyam Pushkaran of Salt N' Pepper fame.

Kumar had worked with Ashik in Daddy Cool and Salt 'N Pepper as an assistant director.

In the first half, there is romance and suddenly a rape scene, so I had to add a lot of grays to give that effect.

And, the climax was the most challenging part, as it’s very dramatic and I had to add the proper effect to retain the mood.

[16] The Times of India rated it 3 out of 5 stars, concluding that "The film has a theme as old as the Kannaki myth but comes nowhere near in terms of inspiration.

"[17] One India commented that "22 Female Kottayam is like a fresh whiff of breeze" and concluded the review by adding, "Cheers for director Ashik for experimenting with such a novel and path breaking plot.

"[20] NowRunning rated the film 3/5 and said "Big hugs, Mr. Abu for gifting us with this fighter female, 22 years old, from Kottayam.

"[21] Metro Matinee rated film as "Excellent" and said "Ashik's 22FK is a refreshing theme with superb execution.

[2][23] The film was remade into Tamil as Malini 22 Palayamkottai with Nithya Menen and Krish J. Sathaar playing the lead roles.