| Thattum Vellattam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mridul Nair |
| Produced by | Masood TP Safeer Ahmed Rajeev Maroli Sherin Vennamkattil |
| Written by | Mridul Nair |
| Starring | Asif Ali Soubin Shahir Saiju Kurup Balu Varghese Jean Paul Lal |
Production company | Mars Entertainment |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Thattum Vellattam is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Mridul Nair. The film is produced by Masood TP, Safeer Ahmed, Rajeev Maroli and Sherin Vennamkattil under the banner of Mars Entertainment.[1] The film stars Asif Ali, Soubin Shahir, Saiju Kurup, Balu Varghese and Jean Paul Lal.
Premise[edit | edit source]
Set against the backdrop of Theyyam, the film explores the social and cultural traditions associated with the ritual art form in northern Kerala.[2]
Cast[edit | edit source]
Development and production[edit | edit source]
The project was announced in January 2020, reuniting director Mridul Nair with actor Asif Ali following their earlier collaboration on B Tech.[1] The film was conceived against the backdrop of Theyyam traditions in North Malabar.
Production was delayed following the COVID-19 pandemic and scheduling conflicts. In later interviews, Asif Ali described Thattum Vellattam as one of his dream projects and expressed confidence that production would move forward.[3]
In 2025, the makers released the title announcement video and confirmed that the screenplay was written by Akhil K. The film also features Deepak Parambol and Ganapathi S. Poduval in supporting roles.[2][4]
Release[edit | edit source]
As of 2026, the film does not have an announced theatrical release date.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Asif Ali, Soubin Shahir join Thattum Vellattam". The New Indian Express. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Soubin Shahir and Deepak Parambol reunite for Thattum Vellattam after Manjummel Boys". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Thattum Vellattam is my dream project and will happen, says Asif Ali". OTTplay. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Mridul Nair's Thattum Vellattam with Asif Ali nears script finalization". Onlookers Media. Retrieved 19 February 2026.