Kaathal – The Core is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language drama film. Mathew, a retired bank secretary, reluctantly enters politics for a by-election. The movie delves into their marriage dynamics, justice, and personal fulfillment amidst a tight-knit village. Mathew Devassy lives with his family of four – his wife Omana, daughter and his father, Devassy , leading a respectable life in his village. Thanks to his father’s contribution towards PRP Party, Mathew is given a chance to contest the Local Village Body elections.