Aattam
| Aattam | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Anand Ekarshi |
| Written by | Anand Ekarshi |
| Produced by | Dr. Ajith Joy |
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| Cinematography | Anurudh Aneesh |
| Edited by | Mahesh Bhuvanend |
| Music by | Basil C J |
Production company | Joy Movie Productions |
| Distributed by | Reliance Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Aattam (transl. The Play) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language suspense chamber drama film written and directed by Anand Ekarshi. The film won the 2023 Grand Jury Award at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.[1] It was also chosen as the opening feature film at the 54th International Film Festival of India held at Goa.[2] The film was produced by Dr. Ajith Joy under the banner of Joy Movie Productions. The movie is loosely based on 12 Angry Men.
Plot[edit]
The story revolves around a sexual harassment accusation made by the sole actress of a theatre group against a popular movie star who joined their team recently. When a meeting is convened, the team members initially support the actress until it is informed by the unknowing actor about a potential offer to perform in Europe and it's related remuneration. The members who initially sided with the actress now shift sides and stories are unraveled, suspicions erupted and accusations are exchanged. The actress finally leaves the team and it was revealed that the offer to perform in Europe was a prank played by him as a payback for an earlier prank one of the teammate made on him. The movie ends with a drama performance by the actress with another team where she explains how by the end of the meeting everyone appeared to her as equivalent to the person who assaulted her and how the face of the culprit is now irrelevant to her despite the accused wanting to expose himself. [3]
Cast[edit]
- Vinay Forrt as Vinay
- Kalabhavan Shajohn as Hari
- Zarin Shihab as Anjali
- Aji Thiruvamkulam as Aji
- Jolly Antony as Jolly
- Madan Babu K as Madan
- Nandhan Unni as Nandhan
- Prasanth Madhavan as Prasanth
- Sanosh Murali as Sanosh
- Santhosh Piravom as Santhosh
- Selvaraj Raghavan VR as Selvan
- Sijin Sijeesh as Sijin
- Sudheer Babu as Sudheer
Release[edit]
After screenings at IFFLA, IFFI and IFFK, Aattam was released in theatres on 5 January 2024 to acclaim from audiences and critics.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Aattam wins Grand Jury Award for Best Film at Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles". Cinema Express. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "54th IFFI: Malayalam film Aattam chosen to be the opening feature film". OTT Play. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Malayalam Film 'Aattam' Shows How the Truth Can be Messy and Complicated". The Wire. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Aattam review: Anand Ekarshi's debut is a gripping critique of gender dynamics". Wion. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "'Aattam' movie review: Anand Ekarshi's assured debut trains a harsh, critical lens on male behaviour". The Hindu. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "ആശയങ്ങളുടെ വാഗ്വാദം, കണ്മുന്നിൽ തെളിയുന്ന രാഷ്ട്രീയം". Mathrubhumi. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Aattam: A thoughtful, well-written movie apt for our times". Manorama. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Aattam review: Debutant Anand Ekarshi's film is a gripping take on human hypocrisies". The News Minute. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "'Aattam' X review: Anand Ekarshi's film wins praise from cinephiles". Times Of India. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
