Eyes

Why Eyes matters

Director Manu Ashokan, who helms the series, talks about how being stalked deeply affects the sense of security for the victim. And hence, the stories of such victims become the main focus in the series.

This isn't Ashokan's first collaboration with the pen duo behind Eyes, script by Bobby-Sanjay, story by Anjana Nayar. The writer duo is perhaps best known for scripting landmark Malayalam films like Traffic (2011), arguably the film that redefined the thriller in Malayalam, and Mumbai Police.

Ashokan and Bobby-Sanjay's first collaboration was on Uyare (2019), starring Parvathy as a pilot whose life is upended after an acid attack. Their next outing together was family drama Kaanekkaane (2021), an intense watch featuring Suraj Venjaramoodu and Tovino Thomas, which also premiered on Sony LIV.

Their storytelling largely revolves around societal commentary, and delves deep into the human psyche.

From Notebook (2006), their maiden effort as writers, to penning down scripts for films like How Old Are You (2014, the film that marked Manju Warrier's comeback), their body of work reflects a common thread, spotlighting the lives of women, and their circumstances, be it in the face of adversities, or against the backdrop of indifferent onlookers. Eyes continues that journey, this time from the cop's perspective.

Why a series?

What makes stalking insidious is the fact that it isn't a one-off act, but a pattern that plays out over time (weeks/months). And this is where a series format makes sense for Eyes. Stalking thrives off repetition. A series allows the makers to dwell on the nitty-gritties and intricacies of such patterns instead of rushing to get to the 'crime' that a feature film would probably demand of it.

About Eyes

DreamKatcher's (producer, T. R. Shamsudheen) Eyes is directed by Manu Ashokan and scripted by Bobby-Sanjay (story, Anjana Nayar). It stars Kusruti, alongside Nikhila Vimal, Shruti Ramachandran, Saniya Iyyappan, Dev Mohan, Prem Prakash and character actor Jaffer Idukki. Eyes is produced under the banner of DreamKatcher. The music is by Ranjin Raj and the series is shot by Gautham Shankar and edited by Abhilash Balachandran.

About Kani Kusruti

In just a couple of years, Kani Kusruti has etched a special place for herself in Indian cinema. From starring in critically-acclaimed projects like All We Imagine as Light (winner, Grand Prix, Cannes 2024) and Girls Will Be Girls (2024), to bagging the Kerala State Award for her performance in Biriyani, Kusruti is quite a force to reckon with.

Her understated performances, and her ability to breathe life into characters that leave as much unsaid as they say, have won her plaudits from audiences and critics alike. So it only makes sense for her to play the cop in Eyes, a profession that demands of her the ability to read people and situations.

About Bobby-Sanjay and Manu Ashokan

Fans of Malayalam cinema would've probably come across the names of writers Bobby-Sanjay and director Manu Ashokan through acclaimed projects like Traffic and Uyare.

Eyes Trailer

The official trailer of Eyes (released on 2 October 2026)

Who will enjoy Eyes?

If you're someone who enjoys well-crafted, slow-burn crime thrillers (think Uyare and Traffic), Eyes will probably be right up your alley. And if you're a fan of Kusruti's work, well, this one's for you too!

Watch Eyes on Sony LIV

The seven-episode series Eyes, originally in Malayalam, is streaming on Sony LIV (available to watch in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil as well). You can watch all episodes of Eyes released on 9 October 2026, on Sony LIV.

So what to expect from Eyes?

Well, for starters, a thoughtful take on an important subject (stalking).

Expect Eyes to delve into stalking as a crime, and understand it in a holistic sense, right from the psychology of a stalker, to the warning signs of stalking, with input from mental health experts.

And with the entire narrative hinging on performances instead of the run-of-the-mill chase sequences that crime thrillers usually bank on, Eyes is bound to offer you an out-of-the-ordinary crime thriller experience. So without wasting any more time, we recommend you hit the play button and binge-watch all episodes of Eyes (available to watch on Sony LIV, subscription required).

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