Manorathangal’s trailer has finally dropped, featuring some of Indian cinema’s biggest names. The multi-part series, based on the stories of legendary writer MT Vasudevan Nair, promises to change Malayalam cinema.
The 106-second trailer opens with Kamal Haasan introducing MT Vasudevan Nair’s rich legacy.
As the trailer continues, it reveals scenes from various segments featuring iconic stars like Mohanlal and Mammootty.
It’ll be available in multiple Indian languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
Each segment presents a different story, setting, and era, promising a diverse cinematic experience.
Manorathangal Trailer
The story collection includes nine films directed by eight well-known filmmakers. Here’s a sneak peek:
- “Olavum Theeravum”: Directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal.
- “Shilalikhitham”: Directed by Priyadarshan, starring Biju Menon.
- “Kadugannawa Oru Yathra”: Directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty.
- “Abhayam Thedi”: Directed by Santhosh Sivan, starring Siddique.
- “Kazhcha”: Directed by Shyamaprasad, starring Narain and Parvathy.
- “Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam”: Directed by Jayaraj, starring Indrans.
- “Vilpana”: Directed by Aswathy, starring Madhu and Asif Ali.
- “Kadalkattu”: Directed by Rathish Ambat, starring Indrajith.
- “Sherlock”: Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, starring Fahadh Faasil​
The series will be available on ZEE5 starting August 15, 2024.
The trailer launch event in Kochi was controversial. Musician Ramesh Narayan declined to accept an award from actor Asif Ali, causing controversy among fans and prompting criticism online.
Despite this, Asif Ali handled the situation with grace, setting a positive example for all​.
Are you excited to watch this epic anthology series? Let us know what you think about the Manorathangal trailer and which segment you are most looking forward to!