Keninjan – The Trapper premieres in Muscat, highlighting struggles of domestic workers
Produced under the banner of Amigos Muscat, with Subash Krishnan as co-producer, the film is written and directed by Sinoj Ambookan Jose. The lead roles are played by Oman-based journalist Kabeer Yousuf and noted dance and drama personality Indu Baburaj.
The supporting cast includes Jose Ambookan, Subash Krishnan, Mohammed Kalathingal Tirur, Jose Chacko, Vinod Pundoor, Nikhil, Hariprasad Kiran, Dinesh Kumar, and Dr. Rajagopal. The cinematography is by Jijo Thoompattu and Pranav (Eyemagic), editing by Renil Jacob, background score by Leno Martin, sound mixing by Shaiju M, and art direction by Reji Puthoor.
The premiere was attended by Dr. Talib Al Balushi of Aadujeevitham fame, Oman Film Society representative Mohammed Al Kindi, and Dr. J. Retnakumar, Chairman of Bhavalaya and President of the World Malayali Federation, who felicitated the team.
The film, already selected for major short film festivals, is slated for a YouTube release on India's Independence Day, August 15, 2025.
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