The much-anticipated Malayalam anthology film, “Manorathangal,” is finally going to have its premiere on August 15, 2024. Being a star-studded project bringing some of the biggest names of Indian cinema together, it has been under eager waits by fans and critics alike.
Manorathangal Release Date and OTT Details
“Manorathangal” will be streamed on ZEE5. That would bring it to a large audience cutting across different regions. The anthology will be available in various languages—Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. This will see to it that the film reaches a heterogeneous audience, catering to the linguistic preference of the viewers.
Manorathangal Cast
The ensemble cast consists of veteran actors, contemporaries. Some of the central actors are :
- Mohanlal: He is rightly regarded as one of India’s greatest actors. In this anthology, he works in the segment “Olavum Theeravum,” directed by Priyadarshan.
- Mammootty: One of India’s greatest actors, Mammootty acted in the segment “Kadugannawa Oru Yathra” directed by Ranjith.
- Kamal Haasan: The versatile actor Kamal Haasan forms a part of this anthology, thereby increasing the star power.
- Fahadh Faasil: The actor, known for his intense performances, stars in the segment “Sherlock,” directed by Mahesh Narayanan.
- Parvathy Thiruvothu: The talented actress Parvathy Thiruvothu stars in the segment “Kazcha,” directed by Shyamaprasad.
- Indrajith Sukumaran: Indrajith appears in the segment “Kadalkattu,” directed by Ratheesh Ambat.
The second film, “Abhayam Thedi,” is directed by Santosh Sivan and stars the veteran actor Siddique. The third film has Indrans in the lead and is directed by Jayaraj. It’s titled “Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam.” The fourth film stars Asif Ali and is titled “Vilpana.” It is directed by Ashwathy. The Directors Brought together in “Manorathangal” are nine talented filmmakers, each of whom has directed a segment based on the much-loved works of the celebrated author M.T. Vasudevan Nair.
The list of directors includes:
- Priyadarshan: Directing two segments, “Olavum Theeravum” and “Shilalikhitham.”
- Ranjith: Directing “Kadugannawa Oru Yathra.”.
- Santosh Sivan: Directing “Abhayam Thedi”.
- Shyamaprasad: Directing “Kazcha”.
- Jayaraj: Directing “Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam”.
- Ashwathy: Directing “Vilpana”.
- Ratheesh Ambat: Directing “Kadalkattu”.
- Mahesh Narayanan: Directing “Sherlock”.
What to Expect
“Manorathangal” is bound to be a good film, with an emotionally charged collection of stories. The different segments, each between forty to fifty minutes in length, showcase various themes and narratives, trying to test the range of the cast while presenting the creative vision of the directors.
This anthology is based on some short stories of the celebrated author M.T. Vasudevan Nair, whose works have left an indelible mark on Malayalam literature. Basically, the film has tried to enlist his stories with the same emotional depth and feel.
Finally, here, “Manorathangal” itself is going to be a landmark release, having brought together an extraordinary cast and crew who were sure to create some memorable cinema. So mark your calendars for the 15th of August 2024, and get ready to vibe with this anthology on ZEE5.