The Malayalam movie 'Kaathal The Core' has received an amazing response from the audience and the critics for its intriguing plot and a stellar performance by the star cast. Starring Mammootty and Jyotika in the lead roles, the movie focuses on Mathew Devassy, who decides to enter local panchayat elections but his life takes a different turn when his wife Omana files for divorce and claims that Mathew is a homosexual. The movie has achieved another milestone as it has been selected for the Imagine India Film Festival in Madrid.
Announcing the news, the official account of Mammootty Kampany wrote, "Excited to share that 'Kaathal - The Core' has been chosen for the prestigious Imagine India Film Festival in Madrid! Grateful for this opportunity."
During the promotion of the film, Mammootty said that 'Kaathal The Core' is a revolutionary film. He said, "Its subject is quite revolutionary. However, the narrative unfolds within a small locality, focusing on a single household.”
Mammootty also praised Jyothika and said that her simplicity comes from her husband Suriya. He said, "Suriya is very simple. Even Suriya’s family have always been grounded. I have now lived with them for 16 years in that house. It is all coming from there. I think we just become like that. It’s nature.”
Directed by Jeo Baby and written by Adarsh Sukumaran and Paulson Skaria, the movie also stars Joji John, Muthumani, Chinnu Chandni, Sudhi Kozhikode, Alex Alister, Kalabhavan Haneef, Anagha Maya Ravi and Josey Sijo in the pivotal roles.
On the work front, Mammootty will next star in 'Turbo' with Raj B Shetty and Sunil in the important roles. The movie is expected to release in 2024.