Black is a 2004 Indian Malayalam language neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Lal. It deals with the underworld operations in Kochi. Mammootty plays the role of Police Constable Karikkamuri Shanmughan, an infamous hitman and enforcer. The film features cinematography by Amal Neerad. The film was a comeback for actor Rahman to Malayalam cinema. The film was released on 12 November on the occasion of Diwali.