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(Fahadh Faasil), a brilliant but socially awkward software engineer who suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

The narrative follows , a brilliant but socially isolated software architect whose rigid adherence to hygiene and routine makes him a target of ridicule at work .

Unlike many films that use OCD for comic relief, North 24 Kaatham treats it with rare sensitivity. Hari’s compulsions (folding handkerchiefs perfectly, avoiding physical contact, following strict routines) are shown as trauma responses — a way to control a world he finds overwhelming. The film subtly suggests his condition stems from emotional neglect and a father who valued achievement over connection. His journey isn't about "curing" OCD but learning that love and compassion can exist alongside his disorder.

Directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon, North 24 Kaatham follows Harikrishnan (Fahadh Faasil), a brilliant but socially crippled software engineer suffering from severe . His life is a rigid grid of hygiene rituals and social avoidance.