Aaha is a 2021 Malayalam-language sports drama film directed by Bibin Paul Samuel. Produced by Prem Abraham under the banner Zsa Zsa Productions, Aaha marks Bibin's directorial debut.[1] Starring Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead, also featuring Ashwin Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan, Amith Chakalakkal and Santhy Balachandran[2]
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Directed by | Bibin Paul Samuel |
Written by | Tobit Chirayath |
Produced by | Prem Abraham |
Starring | Indrajith Sukumaran Manoj K. Jayan Amith Chakalakkal Ashwin Kumar Santhy Balachandran |
Cinematography | Rahul Balachandran |
Music by | Sayanora Philip Shiyad Kabeer |
Production company | Zsazsa Productions |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Tobit Chirayath has scripted the film. The film is produced by Prem Abraham under the banner Zsa Zsa Productions and the music composed by Sayanora Philip and Shiyad Kabeer.[3] It was released on November 19.
The movie was a flop in the boxoffice.
The film is inspired from a very popular tug of war team of the 80s and 90s - 'Aaha Neeloor', who were on the top of their game for about 15 years. The story revolves around rustic characters who do manual work such as rubber tapping and catering in the day. In the night, however, these people are superstars because of the tug of war games.[4]
The principal photography of the film began 2019 and completed in 62 days in over 84 locations, about 160 crew members and around 6000 artists.[2][1] The filming was completed in January 2020.[5]
The songs were composed by Sayanora Philip for the lyrics written by herself and Jubith Naradath.
Track | Song | Lyricist | Singer(s) |
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1 | Thandodinja Tharama | Sayanora Philip | Vijay Yesudas, Sayanora Philip |
2 | Kadamkadhayai | Jubith Namradath | Arjun Ashokan, Sayanora Philip |
3 | Ee Ulakil | Traditional Knanaya Folk Song | Others |
4 | Ea manam thodum | Titto P Thankachen | Rhithwik S Chand |
Aaha was scheduled to release on 4 June 2021, but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic in India.[6] On 12 November 2021, the makers officially announced that it will be released on 19 November 2021.[7][better source needed]
Filmmakers have indicated their desire to release the film theatrically despite the delay due to COVID-19 shutdowns, in lieu of releasing to an OTT platform.[8]