Buried in 1994 | Malayalam Crime Thriller Short Film | Starring Joy Mathew

Buried in 1994 is an award-winning Malayalam crime thriller short film starring Joy Mathew, written and directed by Akhil Shaji. Buried in 1994 is a Malayalam crime thriller short film centered around a police investigation into a 22-year-old murder mystery. As detectives reopen a cold case investigation, hidden secrets and shocking twists emerge, leading to a gripping investigation thriller filled with suspense, mystery, and emotional drama. 🎧 Use Headphones for the Best Experience If you enjoy Malayalam mystery thrillers, crime investigation films, suspense movies, detective stories, and psychological thrillers, this short film is for you. Cast Alex - Joy Mathew Prince Paul [Police Officer with uniform] - -  / princepaul08   Anuraj [Police Officer without uniform ] -   / its_anuraj._   Aparna Asok,Niva Amal & Adam Ameer Mirza Crew Written & Directed by – Akhil Shaji -   / iakhilshaji   Director of Photography – Shyam -   / shyam_r__   Background Score – Akhil K Vijay--   / akhil_k_vijay   Editor – Nikhil Venu -   / nikhilvenu   Colorist – Ebin Philip -   / ebinphilip_   Sound Design – Sreerag KT Sound Mixing – Abhay Satish Main Title Graphics – Kenaz Matthew Title Graphics – Ajith Appu VFX – Robert Art Director – Ansari Karupadanna Poster Design – Shibin C Babu Costume Designer – Prasad Narayannan Makeup Artist – Jiju Kodungallu 🏆 Awards & Recognition 🏆 Best Short Film – Indian Independent Film Festival (2026) 🏆 Best Director – DMOFF International Film Festival (2026) 🏆 Best Cinematography – DMOFF International Film Festival (2026) 🏆 Best Actor – Travancore International Film Awards (TIFA) (2026) 🏆 Best Mystery Thriller – Travancore International Film Awards (TIFA) (2026) 🏆 Best Background Music – 17th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival-27 (2026) 🏆 Best Thriller Short Film – Athvikvaruni International Film Festival (2026) 🏆 Best Thriller Short Film – Tamizhagam International Film Festival (2026) 🏆 Honorable Mention – Caravan International Film Festival (2026) #BuriedIn1994 #MalayalamShortFilm #CrimeThriller #JoyMathew #AkhilShaji