Abraham Ozler, helmed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and starring Jayaram in the lead role, emerges as a crime thriller that adheres to the genre’s fundamental elements. The narrative revolves around Assistant Commissioner Abraham Ozler (Jayaram), a seasoned cop haunted by a personal tragedy that leaves him grappling with depression and insomnia. When a young man is gruesomely murdered, leaving behind minimal clues except for a cryptic message in Malayalam, Ozler and his team embark on an investigation uncovering a pattern of similar crimes. Despite facing numerous obstacles, they gradually unravel the mystery, leading to shocking revelations.

For Midhun Manuel Thomas, known for his previous successes like Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) and Garudan, Abraham Ozler posed a significant challenge, especially considering the high expectations surrounding the film as Jayaram’s comeback vehicle. However, the film falls short of these expectations, struggling to rise above mediocrity.

While the trope of “sharp cops dealing with personal demons” is familiar in Indian thrillers, Ozler’s character fails to delve deeper beyond the surface level. Despite establishing Ozler’s inner struggles early on, the film only sporadically addresses these issues, seemingly when convenient.

While the film starts off promisingly, it draws comparisons to Anjaam Pathiraa, particularly in its initial scenes, but fails to maintain the same level of intrigue. The investigation lacks the necessary depth to fully engage viewers, feeling predetermined rather than organic. Subplots feel forced and add little to the main storyline, contributing to a disjointed narrative.

In summary, while Abraham Ozler delivers on the crime thriller formula, it falls short of delivering a truly captivating and immersive experience, failing to live up to the hype surrounding its release.