‘It’s A Medical Miracle' movie review: Sangeeth Prathap, Sharafudheen deliver a decent watch

Some film ideas grab your attention before the story has even properly begun. ‘It’s A Medical Miracle’ is one such Malayalam film, built around an unusual premise that combines the supernatural with mystery, humour and thriller elements. Directed by debutant Shyamin Gireesh, the film, which arrived in theatres on September 18, 2026, attempts to turn an extraordinary medical incident into an engaging big-screen mystery.

Led by Sangeeth Prathap, with Sharafudheen and Akhila Bhargavan in important roles, the film finds its strongest moments when it plays with sound, suspense and the strange abilities of its protagonist. It is not an outright genre-defining experience, but there is enough freshness in the concept and technical execution to make it a decent theatrical watch.

An intriguing premise drives the story

At the centre of ‘It’s A Medical Miracle’ is a young man who wakes up after being declared brain-dead, only to discover that he has developed an extraordinary ability to hear sounds with unusual clarity. What initially appears to be a medical impossibility gradually becomes connected to the larger mystery surrounding him.

The film uses this ability as more than a gimmick. His heightened hearing becomes an important storytelling device, allowing the narrative to approach its mystery from a sound-based perspective rather than depending entirely on familiar investigative tropes.

That gives the film a distinctive identity. The combination of the supernatural premise and a revenge-driven thriller framework also creates enough curiosity to keep the story moving.

Sangeeth Prathap carries the film

Sangeeth Prathap gets the most demanding role of the film, having to portray a character caught between confusion, emotional turmoil and an extraordinary new reality. He brings sincerity to the part and manages to hold the screen during the film's more emotional and suspenseful stretches.

Sharafudheen provides a strong presence alongside him, and the combination of the two actors works well. Akhila Bhargavan also makes her presence felt in the ensemble. Sangeeth Prathap and Akhila, who previously shared the screen in ‘Premalu, bring an interesting dynamic to this film as well.

The performances are one of the reasons the film remains engaging even when the screenplay occasionally feels like it could have used more refinement.

Sound is one of its biggest strengths

For a film centred on an extraordinary sense of hearing, sound naturally becomes crucial, and ‘It’s A Medical Miracle’ makes good use of that opportunity.

The sound design, particularly the way the protagonist's heightened hearing is represented, adds another layer to the mystery. Some of the visual effects accompanying these sequences are effective, giving the audience a sense of how overwhelming his newfound ability can be.

Nixon George's sound design is among the film's notable technical strengths, while Mujeeb Majeed's background score adds energy to the thriller portions. Akhil Xavier's cinematography complements the material with visuals that give the film a polished theatrical quality.

A screenplay with promise, but room for improvement

Nileen Sandra's story, screenplay and dialogues attempt to bring several flavours together, supernatural drama, mystery, comedy, emotion and revenge. For the most part, the film manages to move between these elements without completely losing its core thread.

However, the screenplay is also where the film leaves some potential untapped. The central idea is strong enough to support a more tightly constructed narrative, and certain portions could have benefited from sharper writing and pacing.

Verdict

‘It’s A Medical Miracle’ may not completely live up to the possibilities of its fascinating premise, but it has enough going for it to make for a decent watch in theatres. The unusual concept, Sangeeth Prathap and Sharafudheen's performances, effective sound design, background score and polished visuals work in its favour.

For viewers looking for something different from a conventional Malayalam thriller, the film offers a fresh enough experience.

Rating: 3/5