Ottaal

This film tells the story of a young boy (Ashanth K Sha) and his relationship with his grandfather (Kumarakom Vasudevan), his only living relative in the world. Actor Kumarakom Vasudevan is a fisherman in real life, whom Director Jayaraj found during his hunt for actors to play the role. Shine Tom Chacko’s character, Mesthri, also has a pivotal role in the story.[6] Ottaal is an adaptation of one of Anton Chekhov’s timeless works, Vanka. A story of the 18th century, but one that has travelled the time and space to be retold in the present day at a small village in the South of India.

• Master Ashanth K Sha as Kuttappai
• Kumarakaom Vasudevan as Vallyappachayi
• Shine Tom Chacko as Mesthri
• Thomas J Kannampuzha as Betty
• Sabitha Jayaraj as Moly
• Master Hafis Muhammed as Tinku
• Vavachan as Outha

The film has one song 'Aa Manathilirrunnu',[7] composed by Padma Bhushan Kavalam Narayana Panicker.[8] The background score composed by Sreevalsan J. Menon was praised by the jury when the film won the crystal bear at the Berlin festival 2016.[9]

The film was released in theaters in Kerala on 6 November 2015 and online on the same day through Reelmonk, making it the first Indian film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on the internet.[10][11][12][13]

• Ottaal at IMDb