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New Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
IFFK-select Pattth to release directly on OTT on this date
Pattth, which premiered at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2024) in the Malayalam Cinema Today category, will be released directly on manoramaMAX on June 6. The film is written and directed by Jithin Issac Thomas, best known for films such as Attention Please and Rekha. He also helmed a segment titled Pra. Thoo. Mu. in the anthology film Freedom Fight. Pattth features Ashik Safiya Aboobakker and Gauthami Lekshmi Gopan in the lead roles. The official synopsis of the film reads, "Unni (Ashik), a struggling film editor in Kerala, is editing a travel vlog. It shows members of a Kenyan tribe singing a traditional song. Unni's grandmother overhears the song, starts singing along, and claims to know the song. Intrigued, Unni and his girlfriend Anupama (Gauthami) share his grandmother's song on social media. Realising from the comments that many people know the song, they set out to make a documentary about its origin. They travel across Kerala and interview people from various walks of life claiming to know the song. With each new person they meet, the mystery surrounding the song deepens."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pattth OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Jithin Issac Thomas' critically-acclaimed Malayalam film online
Pattth OTT Release Date: One of the most talked-about Malayalam films of the year is finally getting its digital release. Following its success at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in 2024, Pattth is set to stream exclusively on Manorama Max starting June 6. For those who missed watching it in festivals or theatres, this is your chance to catch a truly original story from Malayalam cinema. What's Pattth about? At the centre of Pattth is Unni, a struggling video editor who's just trying to make ends meet by editing a travel vlog. While working on one particular vlog, he comes across a song sung by a Kenyan tribe. Sounds pretty random, right? But that's when something strange happens: his grandmother hears the song and starts singing along. She says she knows it, even though it's supposed to be from a faraway African tribe. Unni, surprised and curious, shares the video of his grandma singing the song on social media along with his girlfriend Anupama. People start commenting on the video, saying they've heard the same song too. It turns into a mystery. Where did this song really come from? How does his grandma know it? And how do others in Kerala seem to know it too? That's when Unni and Anupama decide to dig deeper. They start travelling across Kerala, meeting people who claim to have heard or sung the song before. What starts as a small curiosity turns into a bigger journey about history, culture, and the strange ways music connects people across continents. Meet the team behind Pattth The film is directed by Jithin Issac Thomas, who has already made a name for himself with movies like Attention Please and his segment in Freedom Fight. His last film, Rekha, got a lot of attention for its storytelling and bold subject. Jithin writes the screenplay along with Ananthan Raju. Pattth is produced by Able Joseph, Nithyan Martin, and the team at Mangoes N Coconuts. Subhash Kumaraswamy handles the cinematography and captures Kerala's vibe perfectly. The editing by Anandhu Shejith keeps the story tight and moving, while Milan V S has done a great job with the music. Sound design is done by Ajayan Adat, Tinu Samuel, Vipin George, and Piousmon Sunny. Other crew members include Unni Lalu for costumes, Prathapan K S for casting, Deepak Sivan for VFX, and Aneesh Ravi, who worked on colour grading (DI). Meet the cast of Pattth You won't find big stars here, and that's part of the charm. Pattth features Ashik Safiya Aboobakker as Unni and Gauthami Lekshmi Gopan as Anupama. They're not household names, but their performances are natural and honest, which makes the film feel more real. There's also a long list of supporting actors, including M Kethi, Cheriyakaalan, Jasmine Kavya, Divakaran Vishnumangalam, Rajan C R, Jitheesh Raichel Samuel, Surya S Kurup, and many others.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Malayalam film Victoria selected for Shanghai International Film Festival
Victoria marks the directorial debut of Sivaranjini. Her maiden feature is produced by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation after receiving the Women Empowerment Grant from the Kerala State Government. The film premiered at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala last year, where it won the FIPRESCI Award for Best Malayalam Film. The film's official synopsis reads, "Victoria, a young beautician in a suburban beauty parlour, decides to elope with her Hindu boyfriend after a fierce clash with her conservative Catholic parents. Amidst the turmoil, a neighbour asks her to temporarily house an offering rooster destined for a festival at St. George church inside the parlour. Juggling the rooster's antics, unexpected clients, and her boyfriend's uncertainty, Victoria grapples with conflicting emotions leading to a day of intense personal and spiritual revelations." The film stars Meenakshi Jayan, Sreeshma Chandran, Jolly Chirayath, Steeja Mary, Darsana Vikas, Jeena Rajeev, and Remadevi. Meanwhile, the 27th SIFF is scheduled to be held from June 13-22. Indian filmmaker Kiran Rao, best known for her helming Dhobi Ghat and Laapata Ladies, is also part of the jury for the Main Competition section at the festival. She is part of the panel led by Oscar-winning Italian filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kottarakara to host Women's International Film Festival from May 23
The sixth edition of the Women's International Film Festival (WIFF) will be held at Kottarakara in Kollam from May 23 to 25, showcasing a curated selection of films by women. Organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy under the Department of Culture, the three-day festival aims at celebrating women's voices through feature films and documentaries featuring multiple genres and geographies. Around 25 films will be screened at Minerva cinema in Kottarakara. The line-up includes works in segments such as World Cinema, Indian Cinema, and Malayalam Cinema. The festival will also feature entries by women filmmakers who garnered attention at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). Apart from film screenings, the festival will also host open forums and cultural programmes. Delegate registration opens online at 11 a.m. on May 16 via The delegate fee, including GST, is ₹472 for general viewers and ₹236 for students. Offline registration will be available at the festival organising committee office at Chanthamukku, Kottarakara, from May 18. To encourage wider participation, accommodation for delegates travelling from other regions will be available at the Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Kottarakara. For details, call 94961 50327. The festival is part of the 'Comprehensive Kottarakara' initiative launched by Minister for Finance K.N. Balagopal.
