An enigma with a brilliant ending: Viewers respond to ‘Eko’ on OTT

After a successful theatrical run, ‘Eko’ has begun streaming on Netflix, where it is quickly finding a passionate audience. Viewers have flooded social media with praise, especially for the film’s writing and its slow-burn approach. One user described ‘Eko’ as “beautifully written,” saying the story weaves together deceit, secrets, power, and loyalty with precision, and called the final ten minutes “brilliantly written.”

Another viewer called it an “unsettling psychological slow-burn that stays with you,” adding that films like ‘Eko’ highlight what makes Malayalam cinema stand out, particularly its willingness to experiment with form and theme. Echoing this sentiment, a Netflix viewer who watched the film at the start of the new year called it “an enigma,” praising the film’s climactic twist and recommending it as a must-watch for movie lovers.

Some reactions have been even more emphatic. One user said they had not recommended a film this much in recent times, calling ‘Eko’ “special” and urging others to stream it immediately if they had not already done so.

Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and produced by MRK Jayaram, ‘Eko’ stars Sandeep Pradeep, Biana Momin, Vineeth, and Narain. The film’s mood-driven storytelling is supported by Mujeeb Majeed’s score and Bahul Ramesh’s cinematography, which places the misty hill setting at the heart of the experience. Ramesh, who also co-wrote the film, uses fog, shadow, and space to heighten the sense of unease, allowing the visuals to quietly reinforce the reactions viewers are responding to.