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| Directed by | Bibin Paul Samuel |
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| Written by | Tobit Chirayath |
| Produced by | Prem Abraham |
| Starring | Indrajith Sukumaran Manoj K. Jayan Amith Chakalakkal Ashwin Kumar Santhy Balachandran |
| Cinematography | Rahul Balachandran
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| Music by | Sayanora Philip Shiyad Kabeer
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam
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Aaha is a 2021 Malayalam-language sports drama film directed by Bibin Paul Samuel. Produced by Prem Abraham under the banner Zsa Zsa Productions, Aaha marks Bibin's directorial debut.[1] Starring Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead, also featuring Ashwin Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan, Amith Chakalakkal and Santhy Balachandran[2]
Tobit Chirayath has scripted the film. The film is produced by Prem Abraham under the banner Zsa Zsa Productions and the music composed by Sayanora Philip and Shiyad Kabeer.[3]
Premise
The film is inspired from a very popular tug of war team of the 80s and 90s - 'Aaha Neeloor', who were on the top of their game for about 15 years. The story revolves around rustic characters who do manual work such as rubber tapping and catering in the day. In the night, however, these people are superstars because of the tug of war games.[4]
Cast
- Indrajith Sukumaran as Kochu
- Manoj K. Jayan as Geevarghese / Geevichan Aashan
- Amith Chakalakkal as Ani
- Ashwin Kumar as Chenkan
- Santhy Balachandran as Mary
- Jayashankar Karimuttam
- Sidhartha Siva
- Arun Kumar Pavumba as Jaison
- Solomon Sangchoju as Binayak
- Anup Pandalam
- Nitin Thomas as Pakkan Biju
- Vidhya Vijayakumar as Anu
- Megha Thomas as Grace
- Shiva Raaj as Polla
- Aswathlal as Siju
- Akhil Manoj as Sreenath
Production
The principal photography of the film began 2019 and completed in 62 days in over 84 locations, about 160 crew members and around 6000 artists.[2][1] The filming was completed in January 2020.[5]
Music
The songs were composed by Sayanora Philip for the lyrics written by herself and Jubith Naradath.
| Track | Song | Lyricist | Singer(s) |
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| 1 | Thandodinja Tharama | Sayanora Philip | Vijay Yesudas, Sayanora Philip |
| 2 | Kadamkadhayai | Jubith Namradath | Arjun Ashokan, Sayanora Philip |
| 3 | Ee Ulakil | Traditional Knanaya Folk Song | Others |
| 4 | Ea manam thodum | Titto P Thankachen | Rhithwik S Chand |
Release
Aaha was scheduled to release on 4 June 2021, but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic in India.[6] On 12 November 2021, the makers officially announced that it will be released on 19 November 2021.[7]Template:Better source needed
Filmmakers have indicated their desire to release the film theatrically despite the delay due to COVID-19 shutdowns, in lieu of releasing to an OTT platform.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indrajith Sukumaran's 'Aaha' wrapped up. The News Minute(23 January 2020).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Aaha is a film offering hope for troubled times - Times of India. The Times of India(26 July 2020).
- ↑ Singer Sayanora Philip on composing music for 'Aaha' and what it means to her, Nair Anand, Shilpa. The Hindu(22 March 2021).
- ↑ Indrajith's Aaha inspired by Kerala's greatest tug-of-war team - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
- ↑ It's a wrap for Indrajith's 'Aaha'. The New Indian Express(23 January 2020).
- ↑ Aaha release date announced, Sukumaran, Indrajith. Facebook(25 March 2021).
- ↑ Kerala's Biggest Sports Drama. Instagram(4 October 2021).Template:Cbignore
- ↑ Exclusive! Makers of Indrajith's Aaha keen on theatrical release to attract tug-of-war fans, Sidhardhan, Sanjith(24 September 2021). Retrieved 3 October 2021.