# Secret (2024 film)
**Secret** (സീക്രട്ട്) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language mystery drama directed and written by S. N. Swamy in his directorial debut, starring Dhyan Sreenivasan as Midhun, a man who tries to change his fate after an astrologer predicts that his fiancée will die before their wedding.[1](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/10/sn-swamys-directorial-debut-secret-gets-a-release-date) • [2](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/secret-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdizmtc5) The film was released in Indian theaters on 26 July 2024 and began streaming on Manorama Max on 24 November 2024.[3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29216/secret/) • [4](https://www.ottplay.com/news/secret-ott-release-date-heres-when-and-where-to-watch-dhyan-sreenivasan-and-sn-swamys-mystery-film/8b19a92ac2655)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Director and writer | S. N. Swamy, his first film as director[1](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/10/sn-swamys-directorial-debut-secret-gets-a-release-date) |
| Theatrical release | 26 July 2024 (India)[3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29216/secret/) |
| Lead cast | Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aparna Das, Jacob Gregory, Kalesh Ramanand, Ranjith, Renji Panicker[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27494298/) |
| Runtime | 1h 59m per IMDb; 117 minutes in the BBFC classification[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27494298/) • [2](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/secret-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdizmtc5) |
| Production | Rajendra Prasad, banner Lakshmi Parvathy Vision; music by Jakes Bejoy[1](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/10/sn-swamys-directorial-debut-secret-gets-a-release-date) |
| Box office | India net ₹2.2 million (₹0.22 crore); worldwide gross ₹2.4 million (₹0.24 crore)[6](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Secret_2024) |
| Streaming | Manorama Max from 24 November 2024[4](https://www.ottplay.com/news/secret-ott-release-date-heres-when-and-where-to-watch-dhyan-sreenivasan-and-sn-swamys-mystery-film/8b19a92ac2655) |
## Spoilers
### Plot and themes
While in [Thanjavur](https://www.edgepedia.org/thanjavur) attending a friend's wedding, Midhun and his friends visit an astrologer, who makes an ominous prediction about Midhun's impending marriage: his bride will die. His desperate search for a way to change this fate drives the rest of the story.[7](https://www.jiotv.com/full-movie/secret/3756772e437159978dff654b46472ac5) Promotional material describes the film as exploring the science of omens, Nimitha Shasthram (traditional Hindu study of omens, used to predict fate), psychological turmoil, and the strength of friendships.[3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29216/secret/) The Times of India's review describes the film as examining whether an ominous prediction is a real barrier or a psychological one, and notes that the screenplay draws on in-depth research into beliefs, predictions, and superstitions, though it finds information overload in places.[8](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/Malayalam/movie-details/Secret/movieshow/112056391.cms)
The [British Board of Film Classification](https://www.edgepedia.org/british-board-of-film-classification), which certified the film for UK cinema release, describes it as a twisty Malayalam-language drama in which a man tries desperately to change his fate after an astrology reading predicts the death of his fiancé, and classified it as containing strong violence.[2](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/secret-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdizmtc5)
## Cast and crew
Dhyan [Sreenivasan](https://www.edgepedia.org/sreenivasan) plays Midhun, with Aparna Das and Jacob Gregory in the lead roles alongside him; the supporting cast includes Kalesh Ramanand, Ardra Mohan, Renji Panicker, Ranjith, Jayakrishnan, Suresh Kumar, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, and Manikuttan.[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27494298/) • [3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29216/secret/) The technical team includes cinematographer Jackson Johnson, editor Basod T Baburaj, art designer Cyril Kuruvilla, and composer Jakes Bejoy, with [Rajendra Prasad](https://www.edgepedia.org/rajendra-prasad) producing under the Lakshmi Parvathy Vision banner.[1](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/10/sn-swamys-directorial-debut-secret-gets-a-release-date) • [3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29216/secret/)
## The director
S. N. Swamy made his debut as a writer with the 1984 film *Chakkarayumma* and is best known for scripting thrillers including the CBI series, *Irupatham Nottandu*, *August 1*, *Moonnam Mura*, *[Naduvazhikal](https://www.edgepedia.org/naduvazhikal)*, *Kalikkalam*, *Adikurippu*, and *Dhruvam*; the last film he penned was *CBI 5*, the fifth installment of the CBI franchise. *Secret* was his first film as director.[1](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/10/sn-swamys-directorial-debut-secret-gets-a-release-date)
## Reception
The film's theatrical run was weak. Sacnilk reports an India net collection of ₹2.2 million (₹0.22 crore) and a worldwide gross of ₹2.4 million (₹0.24 crore), with daily net collections of ₹400,000 (₹0.04 crore) on day 1 and ₹100,000 (₹0.01 crore) by day 5, each day marked as low.[6](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Secret_2024) Ottplay reported that the movie did not have a successful theatrical run.[4](https://www.ottplay.com/news/secret-ott-release-date-heres-when-and-where-to-watch-dhyan-sreenivasan-and-sn-swamys-mystery-film/8b19a92ac2655)
Critical and audience ratings diverged by platform. The Times of India gave 2.5 out of 5, judging that the film mostly works despite the information overload.[8](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/Malayalam/movie-details/Secret/movieshow/112056391.cms) NowRunning's critic called it a predictable and poorly executed plot despite sincere efforts from Dhyan Sreenivasan.[3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29216/secret/) IMDb shows a rating of 3.8/10 from 806 votes,[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27494298/) while [BookMyShow](https://www.edgepedia.org/bookmyshow) user ratings stand at 8.9/10 from more than 620 votes, with a review summary of 463 user reviews led by tags such as #AwesomeStory (235) and #Blockbuster (203).[9](https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/kochi/secret/ET00405578)
## Release and streaming
The film was released in Indian theaters on 26 July 2024.[3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29216/secret/) In the United Kingdom it was classified by the BBFC on 5 August 2024 and released on 31 July 2024, distributed by BTS Entertainments Ltd.[2](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/secret-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdizmtc5) Its digital premiere took place on Manorama Max on 24 November 2024, with streaming also available through OTTplay Premium.[4](https://www.ottplay.com/news/secret-ott-release-date-heres-when-and-where-to-watch-dhyan-sreenivasan-and-sn-swamys-mystery-film/8b19a92ac2655)
## References
1. [SN Swamy's directorial debut Secret gets a release date, Cinema Express](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/10/sn-swamys-directorial-debut-secret-gets-a-release-date)
2. [Secret, British Board of Film Classification](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/secret-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdizmtc5)
3. [Secret (2024) Malayalam Movie, NowRunning](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/29216/secret/)
4. [Secret OTT release date, Ottplay](https://www.ottplay.com/news/secret-ott-release-date-heres-when-and-where-to-watch-dhyan-sreenivasan-and-sn-swamys-mystery-film/8b19a92ac2655)
5. [Secret (2024), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27494298/)
6. [Secret (2024-07-26) Box Office, Sacnilk](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Secret_2024)
7. [Secret, JioTV](https://www.jiotv.com/full-movie/secret/3756772e437159978dff654b46472ac5)
8. [Secret Movie Review, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/Malayalam/movie-details/Secret/movieshow/112056391.cms)
9. [Secret (2024), BookMyShow](https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/kochi/secret/ET00405578)
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