Ashakal Aayiram
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Crew
Malayalam cinema fans have been waiting for this reunion for decades. “Ashakal Aayiram” brings Jayaram and his son Kalidas Jayaram together in a movie that mirrors their real lives—a story about acting, cinema, and family dynamics. Directed by G. Prajith (of Oru Vadakkan Selfie fame), this is a nostalgic family entertainer.
About the Movie – The Plot
Hariharan (Jayaram), a tired medical representative, constantly clashes with his son Ajeesh (Kalidas), a social media influencer dreaming of movie stardom. The twist? When a film crew comes to their town, the father unexpectedly gets a role instead of the son! This triggers a hilarious and emotional ego battle between the two under the same roof.
⏳ A 22-Year Wait!
Did You Know? The last time Jayaram and Kalidas acted together in a Malayalam movie was 22 years ago in the award-winning film Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum (2003). In that movie, Kalidas won the National Award for Best Child Artist!
Cast and Crew
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The Lead Duo: Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram. Their combination scenes are the highlight.
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The Mother: Asha Sharath plays the peacemaker between the father and son.
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The “Villain”: Sharafudheen plays a hilarious role as an arrogant superstar “Sumith Raghavan”.
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Director: G. Prajith.
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Writer: Jude Anthany Joseph and Aravind Rajendran.
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Music: Sanal Dev. The song remix of “Dil Dil Salaam” is a nostalgic hit.
Release Date and Details
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Theatrical Release: The movie was released worldwide on February 6, 2026.
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Genre: Family Drama / Comedy.
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Running Time: 2 hours 16 minutes.
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Language: Malayalam.
OTT Release Date & Platform
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OTT Platform: The official streaming partner is not yet confirmed.
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Expected Release: Given the family-friendly nature of the film, it is expected to stream on Disney+ Hotstar or ManoramaMAX around March 20, 2026 (after the 42-day theatrical run).
Tips for Audiences
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Nostalgia Trip: The movie is packed with references to Jayaram’s old classic movies. If you grew up watching him, you will love the “Easter eggs.”
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Light-Hearted: It is a clean family entertainer with no heavy violence or dark themes.
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Sharafudheen’s Role: Many reviews say Sharafudheen steals the show with his comedy timing as the “Nepo Kid” actor.
