‘Checkmate’ trailer promises an intriguing thriller, film to release on 9 August

Movies By South First Desk Aug 07, 2024 Read the article

The trailer of Anoop Menon’s new Malayalam film, Checkmate, has hinted at an engaging thriller.

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The two-minute-41-second trailer features Anoop Menon, Lal, and Rekha Harindran facing some

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The trailer begins with killings and the drama unfolds with the audience being introduced to various elements in the story like revenge, betrayal, and greed—all through chess.

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Checkmate seems to have an intriguing plot and is billed as a medical thriller.

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It was initially slated for release on 8 August. But, through the trailer, the makers announced that it would be released on 9 August.

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Along with the trailer, the makers also shared a new poster featuring Anoop Menon.

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Until now, Checkmate did not evoke huge expectations from audiences but the trailer seems to have piqued curiosity.

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