The beginning of an investigation) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by M. A. Nishad starring Shine Tom Chacko and Vani Viswanath, and also featuring Sshivada, Swasika, Durga Krishna, Anumol, Manju Pillai, Samuthirakani, Mukesh and Nishad.

The film was shot in Dubai; Kochi, Kottayam, Kuttalam and Kuttikkanam in Kerala; Punjab; and Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu.

[2] Anna Mathews of The Times of India rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "Writer-director MA Nishad’s Oru Anveishinathinte Thudakam starts strong, but gets a bit problematic with overwriting and over direction".

[5] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote, "If Anweshipin Kandethum and Thalavan topped the list of best investigation thrillers this year, Nishad's Oru Anveshanathinte Thudakkam is also equally good".

[6] Rohit Panikker of Times Now rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam is a satisfactory watch despite its tendency to wear out the audience's patience through its long runtime".