Abhilasham started in Malabar background

Filming

Abhilasham is a Malayalam movie directed by Shamzu Zayba. Features Saiju Kurup and Tanvi Ram in Abhilasham as the lead characters. The movie Abhilasham is produced by Ann Sariga Antony and Shankar Das under the banner of Second Show Productions. Arjun Ashokan, Binu Pappu, Navas Vallikkunnu, Uma KP, Adv. Jayaprakash Kuloor, Nasser Kartheni, and Sheethal Zackaria also play the lead roles. The screenplay for the film Abhilasham is written by Jenith Kachappilly.

The chief associate director of the film is Samson Sebastian. Jishnu S Ramesh and Vishnu Vilasini Vijayan are the co-writers. The initial poster of Abhilasham was sketched by Nithin KP.

The movie Abhilasham wrapped filming on 14 January 2024.

In a very realistic way, the movie Abhilasham depicts a beautiful love story against the backdrop of Malabar. With Saiju Kurup and Tanvi Ram in the key roles, the movie portrays the tale of love and expectation against the backdrop of two middle-class families in Malappuram.

The story of Abhilash Kumar, who owns a fancy shop and a courier service in Kottakkal, is told in Abhilasham, along with his fascinating efforts to realize his longtime dream. Saiju Kurup, who has played a variety of roles and is well-known among the audience, plays Abhilash. Tanvi Ram plays Sherein, a childhood friend and friend well known for her roles in the films 2018, Ambili, and Mukundan Unni Associates. A crucial role is also played by Arjun Ashokan.

Director Shamzu Zayba

Previous works by Shamzu Zayba include the anthology short story Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu and the Dulquer Salmaan-produced film Maniyarayile Ashokan.

Shamzu Zayba began filming of Abhilasham movie beginning on 17^th October 2023, at Mukkam in Kozhikode. The shooting started in a historic ancestral home in the nearby town of Mukkam's Areekulangara. At a fair ceremony that was attended by the crew members and relatives, producers Shankar Das and Ann Sariga Antony lit the first Bhadradeepam to begin the celebration. The first clap was given by Ashok Nelson and Binoy Paul and the filming then began with a switch-on ceremony by the renowned filmmaker Arun Gopy. The shooting of the film Abhilasham will be completed in Mukkam, Areekode, Kozhikode, Kottakkal, and Malappuram.

The music for the film 'Abhilasham' is composed by Sreehari K Nair from the lyrics by Sharafu and Suhail Koya.

LEAD CAST

Binu Pappu
Uma KP
Nasser Kartheni
Sheethal Zackaria

LEAD CREW

Second Show Productions .. Banner
Shamzu Zayba .. Director
Ann Sariga Antony, Shankar Das .. Producers
Jenith Kachappilly .. Writer
Sajad Kaakku .. Cinematography
Nims .. Editor
Arshad Nakkoth .. Art Director