May 21, 2024
2 mins read

‘Vadakkan’ Earns Spot at Cannes Film Festival

With a world-class crew including Resul Pookutty, Kieko Nakahara, Bijibal, and Unni R, ‘Vadakkan’ promises to captivate viewers with its unique storytelling and visualisation…reports Asian Lite News

Malayalam film ‘Vadakkan’ has earned a coveted spot at the Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Marché du Film Fantastic Pavilion.

Produced by Offbeet Studios and directed by Sajeed A — starring Kishore and Shruthy Menon — the film marks a significant milestone as the only Malayalam film to be featured as one of the seven gala screenings of the event.

‘Vadakkan’ takes audiences on an immersive journey into the mesmerising ‘Vadakkan Universe’ weaving together supernatural elements and ancient North Malabar folklore.

With a world-class crew including Resul Pookutty, Kieko Nakahara, Bijibal, and Unni R, ‘Vadakkan’ promises to captivate viewers with its unique storytelling and visualisation.

The Marché du Film is the epicenter of industry networking and film sales during the Cannes Film Festival.

As part of the Fantastic Pavilion, ‘Vadakkan’ is being showcased with other innovative and genre-defying projects, offering filmmakers and industry professionals a significant glimpse into the genre film world.

Pablo Guisa, Executive Director, Fantastic Pavilion, Cannes Marche Du Films said that it’s an absolute delight to host ‘Vadakkan’ as one of the seven gala screenings.

“Vadakkan has a gripping narrative with a very unique story-telling format and production showcasing the strength of Indian cinema in the global genre cinema space. We have been impressed with the director’s and producer’s vision to put together a world-class cast and crew to bring the franchise of ‘Vadakkan’ alive for the audiences,” said Guisa.

Jaideep Singh, Founder of Offbeet Media Group and producer of the film, emphasised ‘Vadakkan’s’ role in redefining Indian cinema with its fusion of local narratives and global sensibilities.

“With ‘Vadakkan’, the aim is to redefine Indian cinema by seamlessly blending hyperlocal narratives with global sensibilities supported by the world-class cast and crew. Presentation at the Fantastic Pavilion is a huge step for us. ‘Vadakkan’ is more than just a supernatural thriller; it’s a homage to our rich cultural heritage which has massive potential to travel across the globe,” said Singh.

Following its Cannes debut, ‘Vadakkan’ is poised to reach audiences worldwide with plans for dubbing in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, as well as releases in other regional languages.

ALSO READ-A.R. Rahman Premieres Documentary Teaser at Cannes

Previous Story

Proper Nutrition in Pregnancy Key to Preventing Bone Loss

Next Story

Voting apathy continues in cities  

Latest from Films

Andy Long Joins Mysaa

Directed by Rawindra Pulle and produced by Ajay and Anil Sayyapureddy, Mysaa is set in an emotionally charged landscape. Rashmika reportedly portrays a woman from the Gond community—a role that sees her

Suriya’s Karuppu Teaser Explodes

The explosive teaser of Karuppu, starring Suriya in a gritty dual role, was unveiled on Wednesday to mark the actor’s birthday. Directed by RJ Balaji, the much-awaited action thriller is produced by

Kantara Prequel Wraps Filming

Shetty reveals that the film was shot over three years, with over 250 days of shooting and thousands of people contributing to the production The much-anticipated prequel Kantara: Chapter 1, directed by

Censor Board Clears Mareesan for Release

The film’s music, composed by the acclaimed Yuvan Shankar Raja, further elevates the emotional and philosophical undertones of the film The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially granted a U/A

‘Kuberaa’ Streams July 18

Originally released on June 20, 2025, Kuberaa enjoyed commercial success at the box office, grossing ₹132 crore worldwide. The film has garnered praise for its gripping narrative and stellar performances, particularly Dhanush’s
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Divya Behl’s Cannes inspired beauty tips

To get the face contouring and jawline right, simply draw

Cannes celebrating glorious 75th anniversary

Cannes general delegate Thierry Fremaux and president Pierre Lescure took