MUMBAI: Junglee Pictures has partnered with Kerala-based Festival Cinemas to launch Ronth (Night Patrol), marking its first venture into Malayalam cinema.

The film, directed by National Award-winner Shahi Kabir, stars Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew as police officers navigating personal challenges during an intense night shift.

"The moment we heard the narration, we were hooked," said Amrita Pandey, CEO at Junglee Pictures, praising Kabir's realistic storytelling that "blends intense narratives with raw human emotions."

Kabir, who won the National Award for "Nayattu" and is known for thrillers like "Ela Veezha Poonchira" and "Joseph," called the collaboration with Junglee Pictures "thrilling."

The film is expected to release later this year.