The 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) organizers have unveiled the Malayalam films that will be showcased during the festival. In the International Competition section, two films have been selected: Feminichi Fathima (Feminist Fathima) directed by Fasil Muhammed and Appuram (The Other Side) by Indu Lakshmi. Additionally, twelve films will be featured in the Malayalam Cinema category.
Among these is this year’s Onam blockbuster Kishkindha Kaandam, directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and starring Asif Ali, Vijayaraghavan, and Aparna Balaramurali in lead roles. Released on September 12, the film received rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike.
The remaining films in the Malayalam Cinema Today section include A Pan Indian Story by V C Abhilash, Kamadevan Nakshathram Kandu (Cupid Saw the Star) by Adhithya Baby, Mayunnu Marivarunnu Nishwasangalil (Dust Art Redrawn in Respiration) by Abhilash Babu, Girl Friends by Shobana Padinjattil, Velicham Thedi (In Search of Light) by Rinoshun K, Kiss Wagon by Midhun Murali, Pattth by Jithin Issac Thomas, Sangharsha Ghadana (The Art of Warfare) by Krishand R K, Mukhakannadi (The Looking Glass) by Santosh and Satish Babusenan, Victoria by Sivaranjini J, and Watusi Zombie! by Cyril Abraham Dennis.
This year’s festival is set to take place from December 13 to 20, celebrating the rich tapestry of Malayalam cinema and its contributions to the film industry.
