| Ashakal Aayiram | |
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| Directed by | G. Prajith |
| Written by | Jude Anthany Joseph Aravind Rajendran |
| Screenplay by | Jude Anthany Joseph Aravind Rajendran |
| Story by | Jude Anthany Joseph Aravind Rajendran |
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| Cinematography | Swaroop Philip |
| Edited by | Shafeeque V. B. |
| Music by | Sanal Dev |
Production company | Sree Gokulam Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Ashakal Aayiram is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language family drama movie directed by G. Prajith and written by Jude Anthany Joseph and Aravind Rajendran. The film is produced by Gokulam Gopalan and Krishnamoorthy under the banner of Sree Gokulam Movies. [1] The movie stars Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram in lead roles alongside Asha Sharath, Sharaf U Dheen and Ishaani Krishna. [2] [3]
Ashakal Aayiram focuses on the dynamics of a father-son relationship, portraying the everyday struggles, dreams, misunderstandings and emotional reconciliation between the characters played by Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram. The trailer highlights both humour and heartfelt moments, positioning the film as a relatable family entertainer. [4] [5]
The film was officially announced in mid-2025, and principal photography began following a traditional pooja ceremony held in Kochi. Ashakal Aayiram marks yet another on-screen collaboration between father and son duo Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram, their fourth after earlier films including Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal and Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum . [7]
The soundtrack and background score for Ashakal Aayiram were composed by Sanal Dev, with the score expected to complement both the emotional and lighthearted aspects of the narrative. [8]
Ashakal Aayiram was released theatrically on 6 February 2026. The film received a clean U certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification before its release and is positioned as a family entertainer for audiences worldwide. [9] [10]