City of God is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by Babu Janardhanan.

It tells the story of Tamil migrant workers and a team of land mafia gangsters in the city of Kochi, Kerala.

City of God is not a remake and shares no resemblance to the 2002 Brazilian film of the same name, although both use non-linear narrative structure.

As per the instructions of Sony, Jyothi Lal and his gang kill a plot owner, who is the husband of Viji Punnose.

The gang arranged by Shamir and Viji Punnoose arrives at the accident and tries to kill Jyothi Lal, but Jyothi Lal escapes with Surya and they began to realise the importance of each other in their future life, while Viji marries Shamir and goes to Dubai for further business.

The musical score is known for its experimental approach and its dark theme, where it received wide attention from critics and moviegoers.

"[5] Indiaglitz gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "City of God is a movie with feelings and appeal for the proponents of differently made experimental cinema.

Director Lijo, Anil Mathew and their crew needs to be applauded for the efforts in keeping away cliches and commercial thrusts on the narrative structure, though they may find it a little difficult to cruise in the box-office.

"[6] Rediff gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Overall, City of God is a good watch when compared to the senseless stuff we have endured in this holiday season.