A few years ago there was an accident in Sathyamangalam forest where the engineer and his wife died. Only their son escapes. A group of people try to kill him, but the group escapes knowing that someone is coming. The boy who survives in the forest grows up and stays there. At this stage a loving couple goes into the forest. Suddenly a mysterious figure abducts the couple and tortures them in an underground tunnel.However, the young couple is reported missing to the police. The police enter the forest in search of the couple. Meanwhile, the mysterious assailant who kidnapped the couple kills the boyfriend and tortures the girlfriend. No matter how hard the girl tries to escape from him, it is impossible. In this situation, the police inspector of the area is looking for the couple. He is also kidnapped by a mysterious man. As the new inspector is not interested in the matter, the police constable enters the field and fights to recover the missing persons. Can he rescue them? What is the fate of the mysterious man? The film answers the questions.
Recently, Jithan Ramesh made a comeback in a few films after a long gap and played an action hero in Route No. 17 and that too a psycho. His acting is a bit of a drag, with long, ghostly hair and Jitan Ramesh's use of dashing, sneaking tactics.
If you see the heroine, you should be happy, but you have to feel sorry for Anju, the heroine of this film.
Harishperedy is perfect in the role of ex-minister. Amar Ramachandran, who comes as a police officer, is stiff. Accompanying Aruvimadhan Nairthi. Cinematographer Prashanth Pranavam keeps the forest and cellar scenes looking vibrant.
Music composer Oushappachan has shown that he is a very experienced person through the song. He has given the required amount of background music for the story.
Written and directed by Abhilash G. Devan. Although the story is predictable, he keeps the film on a journey by varying the characters and settings.
Director Abhilash G Devan has utilized the opportunity well. The visuals are convincingly executed.
Route No. 17 – A scary crime thriller.