Arya’s ‘Ananthan Kaadu’ is set to arrive on OTT platforms after completing its theatrical run earlier this year. The film had its theatrical release on June 25.Directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar, ‘Ananthan Kaadu’ has been written by Murali Gopy. The film is set against the politically charged atmosphere of the 1990s. It explores the lives of ordinary people caught between political interests, gangsters and influential power brokers.
‘Ananthan Kaadu’ OTT release date
The digital premiere of ‘Ananthan Kaadu’ is scheduled for September 2.Indian viewers can watch it on Prime Video, Lionsgate Play and Manorama Max. Audiences outside India will be able to stream the movie on Simply South.The makers confirmed the OTT arrival through a social media announcement, “Enter the world of mystery, thrill and the unknown! #AnanthanKaadu will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Simply South (worldwide, excluding India), AP International South Cinema, and Lionsgate Play from September 2.”
A story rooted in 1990s Kerala
The narrative takes place during a politically volatile period in Kerala. The story is centred on a group of men from a working-class settlement in Thiruvananthapuram.
Arya plays Vetrivel Kumaran
Arya plays Vetrivel Kumaran, one of the central characters in the movie. His personal journey is connected to several other storylines that unfold throughout the film.Murali Gopy is also part of the cast. Indrans, Vijayaraghavan, Dev Mohan, Appani Sarath, Santhi Balachandran and Nikhila Vimal feature in supporting roles.The film’s storyline is also influenced by the political developments of the period. The Sri Lankan Civil War forms another important backdrop.
‘Ananthan Kaadu’ combines crime and politics
‘Ananthan Kaadu’ attempts to merge an action-driven story with a political setting. The story also explores the personal damage caused by such conflicts.ETimes gave ‘Ananthan Kaadu’ 2.5 stars out of 5. The review reads, “Arya is presented as the central face of the film, but his character Vetrivel Kumaran, does not receive enough space to leave a lasting impact. His personal story gets tangled with several other narratives, and as a result, the emotional weight of his revenge is not fully felt. Murali Gopy performs with restraint and Indrans stands out in the serious portions. Vijayaraghavan, Dev Mohan, Appani Sarath, Santhi Balachandran, Nikhila Vimal, and the rest of the cast perform their parts sincerely.”
