Aattam, directed by Anand Ekarshi, has been making waves after winning three prestigious awards at the 70th National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing. The film's accolades have been described by Ekarshi as «a huge fortune» that surpassed their expectations. He credited the film's success to actor Vinay Forrt, who «pushed me to do the film,» and producer Ajit Joy, who showed immense courage and faith in the project.
Vinay Forrt, speaking to a TV channel, humbly redirected the praise to the director and producer, expressing his happiness over the recognition of theatre artists who played pivotal roles in the film. «I hope there are many more such big awards for small-time actors in Kerala,» he added, highlighting the significance of the awards for lesser-known talents.
The film follows the story of a theatre artist named Anjali, portrayed by Zarin Shihab, who decides to reveal a long-hidden secret. Anjali accuses a renowned star, who has recently joined their team, of sexual harassment. Initially, her teammates support her, but her life takes a drastic turn as she uncovers shocking truths about her colleagues.
The film features a stellar cast including Vinay Forrt as Vinay, Kalabhavan Shajohn as Hari, and a host of other talented actors. The suspense-filled drama is brought to life by the gripping screenplay and Ekarshi's masterful direction.
The decision to delay the film's release for a year, opting instead to send it to various film festivals, proved to be