
On the special occasion of Vishu, which marks the Malayalam New Year and is celebrated as a major Hindu festival in Kerala, the makers of Fahadh Faasil’s upcoming Malayalam movie “Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira” revealed the film’s first-look poster on social media.
Kalyani Priyadarshan, who plays the female lead in the film, shared the poster along with some crew members. The poster came with an interesting tagline:
“Their love story was perfect… until the wedding.”
This unique title and tagline have already piqued the interest of Malayalam cinema fans, and the timing of the release during Vishu added to the excitement.
Directed by Actor-Turned-Filmmaker Althaf Salim
The film is directed by Althaf Salim, who is better known as an actor in the Malayalam film industry. This is his second film as a director. His first film, “Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela” (2017), starring Nivin Pauly and Aishwarya Lekshmi, was both a critical and commercial success. It has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on more than 2,000 votes, which speaks to the love it received from the audience.
A Light-hearted Comedy Shot in Ernakulam and Chennai
According to earlier reports, “Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira” is a fun-filled romantic comedy. Director Althaf Salim had shared in an interview that about 70% of the film was shot in Ernakulam, while the remaining scenes were filmed in Chennai.
Production for the movie began in April last year and was wrapped up smoothly without any delays or interruptions. However, the team has not yet announced the official release date.
Star-studded Supporting Cast
Apart from Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan, the film features a talented supporting cast including:
- Dhyan Sreenivasan
- Vinay Forrt
- Revathi Pillai
- Lal
- Babu Antony
- Amith Mohan Rajeshwari
- Raffi
- Renji Panicker
With such a strong lineup of actors, fans can expect powerful performances and engaging character dynamics.
Crew Details and Production Team
The music for the film is composed by Justin Varghese, who has been gaining popularity for his fresh and soulful compositions in Malayalam cinema. The film’s visuals are handled by two cinematographers – Anend C. Chandran and Jinto George.
Ouseph John is in charge of art direction, bringing life to the sets and visuals. The editing is managed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, known for his crisp and smart storytelling through cuts and transitions.
Ashiq Usman produces the film under the banner of Ashiq Usman Productions, and Central Pictures will handle the distribution.
Wrapping Up
With a charming title, exciting cast, and a proven director, “Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira” is definitely one of the most anticipated Malayalam films of the year. The Vishu release of the first-look poster has set the right tone for what’s to come.
Fans are now eagerly waiting for the official release date and hoping for a trailer soon. Stay tuned for more updates on this fun-filled romantic comedy.
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