If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, director Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian's musical horror comedy 'Karakkam' is now slated to hit screens on May 8 this year. The makers of the eagerly awaited film, which is being billed as Malayalam cinema’s first musical horror comedy, have so far been maintaining that the film is slated for release in May this year.
However, they haven't announced the date yet. Under these circumstances, well known distribution firm Phars Films took to its social media timelines to post a poster of the film and said, "Karakkam - spinning through fear and fun. In Cinemas on 8 May!!" This has led many to wonder if the film was releasing on May 8 this year.
However, there has been no official confirmation in this regard. Produced by Krownstars Entertainment and Black Turtle Productions, the film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs. A teaser released recently by the makers has only added to the excitement.
The teaser offers a lively yet unsettling glimpse into the world the film builds. At its core, the story follows a group of young friends whose lives are thrown into chaos when a set of uninvited spirits enter the picture. The teaser shows the group being chased by five spirits, setting up a tense and unpredictable situation.
It also hints that these spirits are from another time stepping into their lives with both mischief and menace. While the characters are clearly on the run, their reactions carry a mix of fear, confusion, and even humour. Because of this, 'Karakkam' feels less like a straightforward horror film and more like a chaotic ride where the characters are constantly trying to make sense of what’s happening around them.
The teaser handles the tone of the film really well, balancing eerieness and fun at the same time. For the unaware, the buzz around the film picked up when actor Prithviraj Sukumaran shared its first look. The project is led by producers Ankush Singh and Kimberly Trinidade under Krownstars Entertainment and Black Turtle Productions, and is directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian, who is best known for having directed 'Charles Enterprises'.
South Indian music sensation Sam C. S. handles both the score and songs. The film is supported by a stellar cast that includes Sreenath Bhasi, Femina George, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Sidharth Bharathan, Shaun Romy, Bijukuttan, Manikandan R. Achari and Midhutty.
The script is the result of a collaboration between Nipin Narayanan, Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian, and Arjun Narayanan, and the story has been written by Dhanush Varghese. Cinematography for the film is by Bablu Aju with Nithin Arol on editing duties. The songs feature lyrics from a top-tier team including Anwar Ali, Vinayak Sasikumar, Muhsin Parari and Hareesh Mohanan.
Rounding out the crew are Rajesh P. Velayudhan on art direction, Aravind Menon on sound mixing, and the team at Sync Cinema handling sound design. Marketing and communications have been managed by Dr. Sangeetha Janachandran (Stories Social).