Malayalam Cinema Today
A Pan Indian Story / A Pan Indian Story
Screening Schedule
Screening 1
- 14th December
- 6.00 pm
- Kalabhavan
Screening 2
- 17th December
- 11.45 am
- New 1
Screening 3
- 19th December
- 9.15 am
- Sree
V C Abhilash
Director's bio
V C Abhilash
V.C. Abhilash is a prominent figure in contemporary Indian cinema, particularly within Malayalam cinema. He gained recognition with his directorial debut in 2017 with the film "Aalorukkam," which not only marked his directorial debut but also earned him the prestigious National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues. Additionally, "Aalorukkam" was selected as India's Official Entry to the 4th BRICS International Film Festival in Brazil, showcasing its international appeal. The success of "Aalorukkam" was further solidified by its accolades at various film festivals, including winning the Best Indian Movie at the Kashmir World Film Festival and screenings at notable international festivals such as the Covellite International Film Festival in the USA, The Fatherhood Image Film Festival in the USA, and the Holden Village Film Festival in Washington, USA, among others. Following his debut, Abhilash continued to make waves in the industry with his second feature film, "Sabaash Chandrabose," released in 2021, which was selected for the Africa International Film Festival. His ability to craft compelling narratives extends beyond feature films, as seen in his documentary work such as 'Oru Supradhana karyam,'. Before transitioning to filmmaking, Abhilash honed his skills in various capacities within the media industry, serving as a Program Producer, Visual Director, Editor, Scriptwriter, and Anchor across both print and visual media platforms. Notably, he accumulated a decade of experience as a Program Producer at Asianet, India's first satellite channel, where he likely developed a keen understanding of storytelling and visual communication. Feature Films: Aalorukkam (2018) - Writer, Director, Actor Sabaash Chandrabose (2021) - Writer, Director A Pan Indian Story (2023) - Writer, Director Documentary: Oru Supradhana karyam (2023) - Writer, Director
Synopsis
Hari, a government employee, lives with his wife Sujata, their son Sankaran, and his brother Murali. When Hari's colleague Reji and his family visit for two days, the families celebrate, despite Murali being tired from work. The next day, Hari and Reji attend a wedding with their wives, leaving the children—Helen, Maria, and Sankaran—at home. Maria invites Sankaran to play a game, but as they play, the mood and intensity of the game shift dramatically.
Details of Cast
Vishnu Unnikrishnan (Leading Actor - Murali), Dharmmajan Bolgatty (Leading Actor - Hari), Fahad Sidheekh (Leading Actor - Reji), Davinchi Satheesh (Child Artist - Male - Sankaran), Remya Suresh (Leading Actress - Beena), Shylaja P Ampu (Leading Actress - Sujata), Vismaya Sasikumar (Supporting Actress - Jeni), Johny Antony (Supporting Actor - Babu)
Details of Crew
Fayas Muhammad (Co-producer), Eldho Issac (Cinematographer), Vishnu Venugopal (Editor), Shaiju M (Sound), Bhoomee (Music), Reju Udaya (Art Director), Rakhi Krishna R V (Other)
Producer Details
Fahad Sidheekh, Fayes Muhammad
Writer Details
V C Abhilash
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