Abhilasham
| Abhilasham | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shamzu Zayba |
| Written by | Jenith Kachappilly |
| Produced by | Ann Sariga Antony Shankar Das |
| Starring | Saiju Kurup Arjun Ashokan Tanvi Ram |
| Cinematography | Sajad Kaakku |
| Edited by | Nimz |
| Music by | Sreehari K Nair |
Production company | Second Show Productions |
| Distributed by | Second Show Productions Phars Film |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Abhilasham is a 2025 Indian Malayalam language film directed by Shamzu Zayba[1] and written by Jenith Kachappilly featuring Saiju Kurup,[2] Arjun Ashokan and Tanvi Ram in lead roles.[3][4] The film received negative reviews.
Plot
Two childhood friends separated by time and unspoken feelings reunite in their hometown. Abhilash sees a second chance with Sherin, but the past casts a long shadow over their present.
Cast
- Saiju Kurup as Abhilash Kumar
- Vasudev Sajeesh as young Abhilash Kumar
- Arjun Ashokan as Thaju
- Tanvi Ram as Sherin Moosa
- Nimna Fathoomi as young Sherin Moosa
- Navas Vallikkunnu as Adv Ajesh Alappat
- Adhish Praveen as young Ajesh
- Uma K.P. as Radha, Abhilash's mother
- Neeraja Rajendran as Sherin's Mother
- Sheethal Zackaria as Suhara
- Ajisha Prabhakaran as Rasiya
- Zhinz Shan as School Headmaster
- Nandana Rajan as Megha Mohan
- Binu Pappu as Pachikka (Extended Cameo Role)
- Shine Tom Chacko as Zulfiqer (Cameo)
Reception
Critical reception
Vivek Santhosh of Cinema Express rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote, "Despite Saiju Kurup and Tanvi Ram’s sincerity, the film fails to elevate its tired premise, reducing deep-rooted affection to a series of forced moments."[5]
Divya P. of OTTplay rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "A charming Saiju Kurup takes us back to old-school romance but it might not be for the best."[6]
References
- ^ Features, C. E. (2025-03-10). "Abhilasham gets release window, new poster featuring Arjun Ashokan unveiled". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "Abhilasham gets a release date, trailer out". Stage Screening. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "Abhilasham: First Single 'Thattathil'From This Saiju Kurup Film Is A Melodious Number". Times Now. 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ Santhosh, Vivek (March 30, 2025). "Abhilasham Movie Review: A perfumed tale of unexpressed love that never quite lingers". Cinema Express. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ "Abhilasham review: A charming Saiju Kurup takes us back to old-school romance but it might not be for the best". OTTplay. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
External links
Abhilasham at IMDb