Which screen will you be in this weekend?
The Plot: Set in the late 90s, a feudal landlord (Jayaram) who despises modern music is forced to sponsor the village’s annual Pooram percussion contest to save his family’s honor. Aishwarya plays his rebellious daughter who secretly forms a fusion band.
Why Watch: Following the success of forensic dramas like Mukundan Unni Associates and Kooman , this film promises a tighter, dialogue-driven second half. Early reviews praise its non-linear narrative and a tense 12-minute single-shot climax. malayalam films releasing this week
Avoid spoilers for Edakkad Batch . And bring a handkerchief to Panthalakkodu Pattu —not for tears, but to wipe the sweat off your palms during the drum sequence.
Why Watch: This is vintage Ranjith Sankar—small-town emotions with a big heart. The film’s selling point is a 20-minute percussion face-off ( thayambaka ) choreographed by Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar. Expect heavy applause for Indrans’ comic turn as the tone-deaf assistant. Which screen will you be in this weekend
Director: Ranjith Sankar Cast: Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Indrans
Director: Sharan Venugopal (debut) Cast: A cast of 12 anonymous actors, voiced by Fahadh Faasil (narrator only) Why Watch: Following the success of forensic dramas
Why Watch: This is the week’s wildcard. It’s not for the mainstream. But if you admire the festival-era works of Lijo Jose Pellissery or Jallikattu , this is a jarring, sound-design-heavy experience. Fahadh’s disembodied narration is reportedly the best voice work of his career.