# Mazhayathu

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2018 Indian film

Mazhayathu Theatrical release poster Directed by Suveeran Written by Suveeran Produced by Spellbound Filmc Inc Starring Nikesh Ram Aparna Gopinath Nandhana Varma Manoj K Jayan Shanthi Krishna Sunil Sukhada Santhosh Keezhattoor Sivaji Guruvayoor Narrated by Nandhana Varma Cinematography Muralikrishnan Edited by Vijayakumar Music by Gopi Sunder Production company Spellbound Release Distributed by Spellbound Release Release date 25 May 2018 (2018-05-25) Running time 133 minutes Country India Language Malayalam

***Mazhayathu*** (transl. In The Rain) is a 2018 Indian [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam)-language [coming of age](/source/Coming_of_age) [family drama](/source/Family_film) film written and directed by [Suveeran](/source/Suveeran).[1] Produced under the banner Spellbound Films Inc., the film features an [ensemble cast](/source/Ensemble_cast) consisting of [Nikesh Ram](/source/Nikesh_Ram), [Aparna Gopinath](/source/Aparna_Gopinath), [Nandhana Varma](/source/Nandhana_Varma), [Shanthi Krishna](/source/Shanthi_Krishna), [Manoj K Jayan](/source/Manoj_K_Jayan), [Sunil Sukhada](/source/Sunil_Sukhada), [Santhosh Keezhattoor](/source/Santhosh_Keezhattoor), [Nandu](/source/Nandu_(Malayalam_actor)), [Sivaji Guruvayoor](/source/Sivaji_Guruvayoor), [Sreeya Remesh](/source/Sreeya_Remesh), and [Reshmi Boban](/source/Reshmi_Boban).[2]

## Plot

The story revolves around a Malayali middle-class family consisting of Venugopal,[3] Anitha, and their daughter, Sreelakshmi alias Ummi. The couple, Venugopal and Anita, despite their usual tiffs, lead a healthy family life. Anita strives to be independent and tries to find a job for herself. Venugopal is a government employee and his love for his daughter knows no bounds. As far as Ummi is concerned, she needs her father's help for every single thing.

One day, an incident shakes the whole family and the happy life ends. Venugopal fails to make out the reason for people's angry reactions to seeing him. He is thunderstruck on realizing the reason, and the present-day news stories appear in different media in Kerala which are replete with related cases which add fuel to spreading rumours.

## Cast

- [Nikesh Ram](/source/Nikesh_Ram) as Venugopal

- [Aparna Gopinath](/source/Aparna_Gopinath) as Anitha

- [Nandhana Varma](/source/Nandhana_Varma) as Sreelakshmi alias Ummi

- [Manoj K Jayan](/source/Manoj_K_Jayan) as Police Circle Inspector Raghu

- [Sunil Sukhada](/source/Sunil_Sukhada) as Police Constable Sudhi

- [Shanthi Krishna](/source/Shanthi_Krishna) as School Principal Anamika

- Reshmi Boban as Lissy Miss

- [Santhosh Keezhattoor](/source/Santhosh_Keezhattoor) as Sathyan, Venugopal's Friend

- [Sivaji Guruvayoor](/source/Sivaji_Guruvayoor) as Shaji, School Manager

- [Nandu](/source/Nandu_(Malayalam_actor)) as Narayenettan, Venugopal's Friend

- [Sreeya Remesh](/source/Sreeya_Remesh) as Suma Aunty, Anitha's Friend

## Production

### Development

After the film *[Athithi](/source/Athithi_(2014_film))* in Tamil, this is the second movie under production by Spellbound Films Inc. Their third movie was simultaneously under production in Tamil titled "MichaelPatty Rasavum Dubai Rosavum", which was released in May 2018.

### Filming

The filming of *Mazhayathu*[4] started on 30 August 2017 in [Kuttiady](/source/Kuttiady). The shoot went on for 30 days in [Vadakara](/source/Vatakara), and the crew moved to [Kannur district](/source/Kannur_district) to complete the later part. The shoot went on for 15 days in Kannur and a few scenes were shot in [Ernakulam](/source/Ernakulam) and [Chennai](/source/Chennai). The post-production work started by the end of November 2017.

## Music

The soundtrack features two songs composed by [Gopi Sundar](/source/Gopi_Sundar). The audio was released on 16 April 2018 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in [Dubai](/source/Dubai).

### Track list

Track Name Singer Lyrics Length Notes "Akalumbol" Vijay Yesudas[5] Sivadas Purameri 3:00 "Aaro Varunnathai " Divya S. Menon Sivadas Purameri 4:00

## Release

The film was released on 25 May 2018[6] to mixed reviews.

### Critical reception

Times of India Rating 3/5[7]

## Awards and nominations

Year Film Award Category Nominee Result Ref. 2018 Mazhayathu Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival TINFF Toronto Canada Best Actor Nikesh Ram Won [8] Overcome Film Festival California USA Best Actor Nikesh Ram Won [9] Asiavision Awards Dubai Best Actor Nikesh Ram Won [10] Medellin International Film Festival Colombia Best International Movie Mazhayathu Won

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["സുവീരന്റെ 'മഴയത്ത്'; ടീസർ"](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/2018/03/27/mazhayathu-malayalam-movie-teaser.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["പെൺകു‌‌ട്ടികളുള്ള മാതാപിതാക്കൾ ഈ സിനിമ കാണണം; മഴയത്ത് ട്രെയിലര്‍"](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/2018/04/18/mazhayathu-malayalam-movie-trailer.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["മഴയത്ത്' ടീസര്‍ ശ്രദ്ധേയമാകുന്നു--Video - Samayam Malayalam"](https://malayalam.samayam.com/video-gallery/cinema/mazhayathu-official-teaser/videoshow/63494408.cms). *malayalam.samayam.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Mazhayathu \[2018\] | മഴയത്ത് \[2018\]"](https://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?8664).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["വിജയ് യേശുദാസിന്റെ ആലാപനം, മഴയത്ത് ഗാനമെത്തി--Video - Samayam Malayalam"](https://malayalam.samayam.com/video-gallery/songs-mania/akalumbol-video-song-mazhayathu-movie/videoshow/63790913.cms). *malayalam.samayam.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Suveeran's Mazhayathu to release on May 25"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suveerans-mazhayathu-to-release-on-may-25/articleshow/64107789.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 10 May 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Mazhayathu Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos - eTimes"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-details/mazhayathu/movieshow/63896715.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["tinff - Fullscreen Page"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200227065149/https://www.tinff.net/fullscreen-page/comp-jledtx1w/54079264-eb6e-4ad1-a7e4-0897dd64f9e2/1). *tinff*. Archived from [the original](https://www.tinff.net/fullscreen-page/comp-jledtx1w/54079264-eb6e-4ad1-a7e4-0897dd64f9e2/1) on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Overcome Film Festival"](http://www.overcomefilmfestival.modifiergroup.com/2018International.html). *overcomefilmfestival.modifiergroup.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Asiavision Awards in Dubai: The winners"](https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/asiavision-awards-in-dubai-the-winners-1.1550344706876). *gulfnews.com*. 16 February 2019.

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