Thalavara
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| Directed by | Akhil Anilkumar |
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| Story by | Akhil Anilkumar |
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| Cinematography | Anurudh Aneesh |
| Edited by | Rahul Radhakrishnan |
| Music by | Electronic Kili |
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| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Thalavara (transl. Fate line) is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language coming of age drama film directed by Akhil Anilkumar[1] and written by Akhil Anilkumar and Appu Aslam. The film stars Arjun Ashokan and Revathi Sharma in the lead roles. It is produced by Shebin Backer under Shebin Backer Productions and Mahesh Narayanan under his banner Moving Narratives. Anurudh Aneesh handles the cinematography and Rahul Radhakrishnan edits the film. Electronic Kili composes the songs and background score. The film is scheduled to release on 22 August 2025.[2][3]
Cast
- Arjun Ashokan
- Revathi Sharma
- Ashokan
- Devadarshini
- Sarath Sabha
- Athira Mariyam
- Abhiram Radhakrishnan
- Prasant Murali
- Sam Mohan
- Harish Kumar
- Sohan Seenulal
- Shaju Sreedhar
- Vishnu Reghu
- Muhammad Rafi
- Manoj Moses
- Shebin Benson
- Aswath Lal
- Amith Mohan Rajeswari
Production
Principal photography began on 03 June 2024.[4][5] The filming wrapped on 24 November 2024.[6]
Soundtrack
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| Soundtrack album by Electronic Kili | ||||
| Released | 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 6:22 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Think Music | |||
| Producer | Electronic Kili | |||
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The soundtrack album of the film is composed by Electronic Kili. Think Music procured the audio rights of the soundtrack. The first single Kand Kand was released on 30 July 2025.[7] The second single Ilakozhiye was released on 9 August 2025.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kand Kand" | Muthu | Manikandan Ayyappa, Electronic Kili | 02:34 |
| 2. | "Ilakozhiye" | Muthu | Rakhoo, Sai Prabha | 03:48 |
| Total length: | 06:22 | |||
Release
Theatrical
Thalavara is scheduled to release on 22 August 2025.[9]
Distribution
Central Pictures will distribute the film in India.
References
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan teams up with 'Archana 31 Not Out' director Akhil Anilkumar for his next". The Hindu. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan-starrer Thalavara gets a new release date". Cinema Express. 13 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan's film promises to be a heartfelt drama centred on a man with vitiligo". Cinema Express. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan's next project commences shooting". The New Indian Express. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ Panikker, Rohit (4 June 2024). "Arjun Ashokan's New Film With Akhil Anilkumar Begins Shoot". Times Now. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ Santhosh, Vivek (25 November 2024). "It's a wrap for Arjun Ashokan's next helmed by Akhil Anilkumar". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "First song from Arjun Ashokan's 'Thalavara' out: 'Kandu Kandu Poochendu...' strikes a romantic chord". Mathrubhumi. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "'Ilakozhiye' lyric video from Thalavara offers glimpse into Arjun Ashokan and Revathy Sharma's romance". Cinema Express. 10 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan starrer 'Thalavara' to hit theatres on 22 August". Mathrubhumi. 13 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.