# Abhilasham

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{{short description|Indian Malayalam language film}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2026}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| image          = Abhilasham.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = Shamzu Zayba
| writer         = [Jenith Kachappilly](/source/Jenith_Kachappilly)
| producer       = Ann Sariga Antony<br>Shankar Das
| starring       = [Saiju Kurup](/source/Saiju_Kurup)<br>[Arjun Ashokan](/source/Arjun_Ashokan)<br>[Tanvi Ram](/source/Tanvi_Ram)
| cinematography = Sajad Kaakku
| screenplay     = 
| editing        = Nimz
| music          = Sreehari K Nair
| studio         = Second Show Productions
| distributor    = Second Show Productions<br>Phars Film
| released       = {{Film date|2025|03|29|df=y}}
| country        = India
| language       = Malayalam
}}
'''''Abhilasham''''' is a 2025 Indian [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam_cinema) language film directed by Shamzu Zayba<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-03-10 |title=Abhilasham gets release window, new poster featuring Arjun Ashokan unveiled |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Mar/12/abhilasham-gets-release-window-new-poster-featuring-arjun-ashokan-unveiled |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> and written by [Jenith Kachappilly](/source/Jenith_Kachappilly) featuring [Saiju Kurup](/source/Saiju_Kurup),<ref>{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/southcinema/saiju-kurup-s-abhilasham-trailer-teases-a-cute-endearing-love-story/ar-AA1B5Xis |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref> [Arjun Ashokan](/source/Arjun_Ashokan) and [Tanvi Ram](/source/Tanvi_Ram) in lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abhilasham gets a release date, trailer out |url=https://stagescreening.blogspot.com/2025/03/abhilasham-gets-release-date-trailer-out.html?m=1 |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=Stage Screening |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-26 |title=Abhilasham: First Single 'Thattathil'From This Saiju Kurup Film Is A Melodious Number |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/abhilasham-first-single-thattathil-from-this-saiju-kurup-film-is-a-melodious-number-article-118583459/amp |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

==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](/source/Saiju_Kurup) as Abhilash Kumar
**Vasudev Sajeesh as young Abhilash Kumar
*[Arjun Ashokan](/source/Arjun_Ashokan) as Thaju
*[Tanvi Ram](/source/Tanvi_Ram) as Sherin Moosa
**Nimna Fathoomi as young Sherin Moosa
*[Navas Vallikkunnu](/source/Navas_Vallikkunnu) as Adv Ajesh Alappat
**[Adhish Praveen](/source/Adish_Praveen) as young Ajesh 
*[Arjun Ashokan](/source/Arjun_Ashokan) as Thaju 
*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](/source/Binu_Pappu) as Pachikka (Extended Cameo Role)
*[Shine Tom Chacko](/source/Shine_Tom_Chacko) as Zulfiqer (Cameo)

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
Vivek Santhosh of ''[Cinema Express](/source/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."<ref>{{cite news |last=Santhosh |first=Vivek |date=30 March 2025 |title=Abhilasham Movie Review: A perfumed tale of unexpressed love that never quite lingers |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2025/Mar/30/malayalamreview2025mar30abhilasham-movie-review-a-perfumed-tale-of-unexpressed-love-that-never-quite-lingers |work=[Cinema Express](/source/Cinema_Express) |access-date=28 September 2025}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref>

Divya P. of ''[OTTplay](/source/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."<ref>{{cite web |title=Abhilasham review: A charming Saiju Kurup takes us back to old-school romance but it might not be for the best |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/abhilasham-review-a-charming-saiju-kurup-takes-us-back-to-old-school-romance/f08c4c0df3352 |website=[OTTplay](/source/OTTplay) |date=23 May 2025 |access-date=28 September 2025}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

== Controversies ==

In February 2026, the [Kochi City Police](/source/Kochi_City_Police) registered a case alleging cheating and fraud in connection with the production of ''Abhilasham''. The complaint was filed by one of the film’s producers, Ann Sariga Antony, who alleged that certain crew members and a distribution firm misrepresented the film’s production budget, resulting in financial losses of approximately ₹4 crore.{{fact|date=April 2026}}

According to the complaint, an agreement executed in July 2023 estimated the production cost at ₹2.25 crore, but the actual expenditure allegedly rose to around ₹3.25 crore due to delays and additional expenses. The complainant also alleged improper handling of post-production materials, including the unauthorised transfer of the final master copy of the film to a third party without consent.
Five individuals, including an associate director and representatives of the distribution firm, were named in the case.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fraud case filed over Abhilasham movie production cost dispute
|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Feb/05/fraud-case-filed-over-abhilasham-movie-production-cost-dispute|work=The New Indian Express|date=5 February 2026|access-date=10 February 2026}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
{{IMDb title|tt29559988}}

Category:2025 Malayalam-language films
Category:2025 Indian films

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