When Jeethu Joseph, the man behind iconic thrillers like Drishyam and Kooman, returned with a new mystery drama, expectations were naturally high. Mirage, starring Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, was released on September 19, 2025, promising suspense, secrets, and shocking revelations. While the film manages to keep audiences curious with its premise, early reactions suggest it struggles to hold the same grip that Joseph’s thrillers are known for.
Mirage plot overview
The story revolves around ‘Abhirami’ played by Aparna Balamurali, who embarks on a desperate search for her fiance ‘Kiran’, who vanishes under mysterious circumstances. Along the way, she is joined by investigative journalist, ‘Aswin’, played by Asif Ali, and together they attempt to untangle a web of secrets surrounding the disappearance. As the case unfolds, they encounter misleading clues, suspicious individuals, and several twists that push them deeper into unpredictable situations. While the screenplay tries to stay true to the crime-thriller template with multiple reveals and cliffhangers, audiences have pointed out that the excess of twists eventually makes the impact of the climax flatter.
