Kishkindha Chapter) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language mystery film directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and written by Bahul Ramesh.

The film released on 12 September 2024 to critical acclaim gaining praise for the story, screenplay, background score, the performances of the lead cast and became a commercial success at the box office.

[6][7] Appu Pilla, a retired soldier in the Indian Army known for his authoritarian conduct, lives with his younger son Ajayachandran aka Ajayan close to a reserve forest, which is infested with a huge population of monkeys.

On one day, two wildlife photographers roaming in the forest capture an image of a monkey holding a pistol and report to the authorities, who suspect that it might belong to Appu Pilla and summons him for investigation.

He asserts that the pistol is his and the locals are warned to be careful; elsewhere, a skeleton is discovered during an excavation in their neighbouring property, which Appu Pilla had sold off two years ago.

The latter reveals that three years ago, when Ajayan and Praveena were engaged with the latter's chemotherapy session, Chachu stole Appu Pilla's pistol at home and fired it, inadvertently killing the ape; Sumadathan buried the ape to cover the crime and Apu Pilla had subsequently forgotten the events but frequently visits Sumadathan, asking him the same thing about what has happened on that day.

Amrith Lal is revealed to be a psychiatrist hired by Ajayan and he frequently visits Appu Pilla to take a note on his health condition under the guise of his colleague.

Ajayan further tells Aparna that however, Appu Pilla repeatedly forgets the occurrences, investigates the missing pistol, realizes the truth and again burns his findings to conceal it.

[5] Aparna Balamurali plays the female lead role who reunites Asif Ali after 2018 (2023), Kaapa (2022), B Tech, (2018) Sunday Holiday, (2017) and Thrissivaperoor Kliptham (2017).

[15] Vijayaraghavan, Jagadish, Ashokan, Nishan, Vyshnavi Raj, Major Ravi, Shebin Benson, Kottayam Ramesh, Bilas Chandrahasan, Master Aarav and Jibin Gopinath were cast in significant roles.

[33] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and reviewed "Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali-starrer is a brilliantly written, skillfully crafted mystery drama".

[34] Vivek Santhosh of The New Indian Express rated the film 4/5 and wrote: "A sublime and poignant mystery bolstered by terrific performances".

[35] Anjana George of The Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote: "Asif Ali and Vijayaraghavan bring depth to this intense psychological drama".

[36] Sanjith Sidharthan of the OTT Play rated 3.5/5 and wrote, "This Asif Ali-starrer might be a dark horse during the Onam season.

"[37] Cris of The News Minute wrote, "The film thrills in an icy sort of way, keyed as it is by a very smooth script and packed with some smart direction.

"[39] The film contains one song "Vaanara Lokam" composed by Mujeeb Majeed with lyrics by Shyam Muraleedharan, sung by Job Kurian and Jmymah.