Dridam: Shane Nigam turns cop for next, gritty first look out
Dridam is the latest cop film to be announced in Malayalam, which has actor Shane Nigam in the lead role. Debutante Martin Joseph is directing the film.
Last Updated: 04.41 PM, Aug 20, 2025
Key points
- Dridam is the title of Malayalam actor Shane Nigam's new film, helmed by debutante Martin Joseph
- The young actor will be seen in the role of a cop involved in a crucial investigation.
- The actor is also awaiting the release of Balti, which has been postponed
Malayalam actor Shane Nigam’s next film has been announced. Titled Dridam, Shane Nigam will be seen in the role of a cop. Martin Joseph is directing the film, which is backed by Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph.
Shane Nigam in Dridam
Dridam is the latest cop film to be announced in Malayalam which has Shane Nigam in the lead. Along with the title announcement, the makers have also unveiled the first-look of Shane Nigam as a gritty cop. The caption of the social media post said, “Every investigation begins with a revelation....”, assuring viewers that a taut investigative film is on the cards.
Filmmaker Jeethu Joseph, who is known for his Drishyam films with actor Mohanlal, has also backed the project. Notably, the film’s director Martin had previously worked with Jeethu Joseph and is making his debut with Dridam. Jomon John and Linto Devasia have penned the film, which also features Shobi Thilakan, Kottayam Ramesh, Sanya, and Krishna Praba Nair. PM Unnikrishnan cranks the camera, while Christo Joby composes the music. More details are not known currently. The film started rolling in the last week of April but the title is only being revealed now.
Shane Nigam’s upcoming film
On the other hand, Shane Nigam is awaiting the release of Balti. The film was earlier scheduled to release in August as an Onam release would have clashed with biggies such as Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam and Fahadh Faasil’s Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira. But Balti release was postponed. The film, a Tamil-Malayalam bilingual, revolves around a kabbadi player. Another upcoming film of the RDX actor is Haal.
FAQs
Q. Whose son is Shane Nigam?
A. Shane Nigam is the son of Abbi Habeeb, an actor and popular mimicry artist
Q. What was Shane Nigam's first film?
A. Shane Nigam's first film was Thanthonni
Q. Is Kismath based on a true story?
A. Yes, Kismath is based on a true story from north Kerala. Shane Nigam stars in the film.