Thief and the Goddess) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy comedy film co-written, directed, produced and distributed by East Coast Vijayan.

As a last ditch effort to escape, Priya advises Mathappan to steal an idol of Bhagwati, abandoned in a forested cave temple across the river.

After swimming across the river and stealing the idol out of the stormy forest inhabited by poisonous snakes and wild animals, the goddess asked only one thing for Mathappan, a place to stay until the re-consecration of the temple.

A critic from Onmanorama stated that "Kallanum Bhagavathiyum is a small yet entertaining movie that captures the audience’s imagination".

[6] Critic from Manorama Online opined that it is a beautiful film with good humour, fantasy, visuals and songs, and also praised the performances, particularly that of Unnikrishnan, Mokksha, and Anusree.

[7] Critic from Mathrubhumi commented that Kallanum Bhagavathiyum is a visual representation of a beautiful dream, and particularly praised the acting of Mokksha.