Lurk: M A Nishad's next with Saiju Kurup is a thriller centred on man-animal conflict; Deets here
Lurk latest poster - A preview of the characters portrayed by Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Manju Pillai, and Anumol is shown. MA Nishad, who has helmed this film, is also playing a part in it.
Last Updated: 05.41 PM, Feb 01, 2026
Lurk, another thriller in Malayalam, will shortly be released in theatres. In the meantime, the first poster revealing the main characters in the movie was released by its creators. Here is more details about the film...
What does Lurk first poster show?
A preview of the characters portrayed by Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Manju Pillai, and Anumol can be found on the poster. These performers' gloomy appearance suggests a fascinating thriller. There haven't been any updates from the producers since the film's post-production was finished. This poster's release suggests that the thriller will soon be released on the big screen. In the upcoming days, an official confirmation of the same is anticipated.
What the director says about Lurk?
M A Nishad, the director of the movie, is well-known for his films No. 66 Madhura Bus, Vairam, and Best of Luck. In a social media post, the filmmaker asserted that LURK will initiate significant conversations across multiple platforms. A strong sense of social duty guided to the making of my first film, Pakal, which is India's first film on farmer suicides. Twenty years later, I am once again guided by the same feeling of purpose. He posted on Instagram, "This time, the focus is on the urgent issue of man-animal conflict, which is both contemporary and critical to our society."
Lurk, which has already been chosen for the Madhya Pradesh Vindhya Film Festival, Kolkata Better Earth Film Festival, Karnataka International Film Festival, and International Film Festival of Sri Lanka and Ceylon, also won the Best Actor award for the director's performance in it.
Where to watch MA Nishad prior films?
Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam, the director's most recent film, has not yet been released on OTT. Iyer in Arabia, his other movie, is currently available for streaming on Sun NXT and OTTplay Premium. The major actors in this family comedy drama are Mukesh, Urvashi, and Dhyan Sreenivasan. Vairam and No. 66 Madhura Bus, two of his other well-known films, are also accessible on OTTplay Premium.
Lurk Film FAQs
Q. When will Lurk release in theatres?
A. According to sources, the thriller helmed by MA Nishad will hit the big screen soon.
Q. Who are the actors in Lurk?
A. Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Manju Pillai, Anumol and MA Nishad are playing important parts in this Malayalam thriller.