South Asia-focused streaming platform ZEE5 is ready to launch “Manorathangal,” a nine-part Malayalam-language anthology sequence premiering August 15. The undertaking celebrates the 90-year legacy of literary icon M.T. Vasudevan Nair and brings collectively prime South Indian expertise.
Penned by Nair himself, the sequence explores human duality towards Kerala’s backdrop. Kamal Haasan introduces the anthology during which every story probes the interaction between noble and primal human impulses.
The anthology boasts a roster of A-list actors and administrators. Mohanlal stars in “Olavum Theeravum” (“Ripples and the River Financial institution”), directed by Priyadarshan. Mammootty leads “Kadugannava Oru Yathra Kurippu” (“Kadugannava: A Journey Notice”), helmed by Ranjith. Priyadarshan additionally directs “Shilalikhitam” (“Inscriptions”) that includes Biju Menon. Parvathy Thiruvothu stars in Shyamaprasad’s “Kazhcha” (“Imaginative and prescient”), whereas Aswathy Nair directs Madhoo and Asif Ali in “Vilpana” (“The Sale”).
Fahadh Faasil leads Mahesh Narayanan’s “Sherlock.” Jayarajan Nair directs an ensemble forged, together with Kaillash, Indrans and Nedumudi Venu, in “Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam” (“When the Doorways of Heaven Open”). Santosh Sivan helms “Abhyam Theedi Veendum” (“As soon as Once more, In Search of Refuge”), starring Siddhique. The anthology concludes with “Kadalkkaattu” (“Sea Breeze”), starring Indrajith and Aparna Balamurali and directed by Rathish Ambat.
Manish Kalra, ZEE5 India’s chief enterprise officer, emphasised the undertaking’s significance in showcasing Malayalam-language cinema’s creativity. To broaden its enchantment, “Manorathangal” can be dubbed within the Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu languages.
Priyadarshan expressed gratitude for the chance to work with Nair. “I’ve fulfilled a giant dream,” he said, referring to his segments.
Mammootty praised Nair’s skill to remain related throughout generations. He described the undertaking as “a chunk of M.T.’s soul” and famous the rarity of anthology movies in Malayalam cinema. “‘Manorathangal’ can be an anthology that may be offered with satisfaction, a imaginative and prescient working by the thoughts of the author,” the actor mentioned. “The movie was shot in Sri Lanka and goals to evoke nostalgia amongst those that grew up studying M.T.’s works.”
