Abhilasham

Abhilasham
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Shamzu Zayba
Written by	Jenith Kachappilly
Produced by	Ann Sariga Antony Shankar Das
Starring	Saiju Kurup Arjun Ashokan Tanvi Ram
Cinematography	Sajad Kaakku
Edited by	Nimz
Music by	Sreehari K Nair
Production company	Second Show Productions
Distributed by	Second Show Productions Phars Film
Release date	29 March 2025 (2025-03-29)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Abhilasham is a 2025 Indian Malayalam language film directed by Shamzu Zayba ^[1] and written by Jenith Kachappilly featuring Saiju Kurup, ^[2] Arjun Ashokan and Tanvi Ram in lead roles. ^{[3] [4]} The film received negative reviews.

Plot

Two childhood friends separated by time and unspoken feelings reunite in their hometown. Abhilash sees a second chance with Sherin, but the past casts a long shadow over their present.

Cast

• Saiju Kurup as Abhilash Kumar
  • Vasudev Sajeesh as young Abhilash Kumar
• Arjun Ashokan as Thaju
• Tanvi Ram as Sherin Moosa
  • Nimna Fathoomi as young Sherin Moosa
• Navas Vallikkunnu as Adv Ajesh Alappat
  • Adhish Praveen as young Ajesh
• Binu Pappu as Pachikka
• Uma K.P. as Radha, Abhilash's mother
• Neeraja Rajendran as Sherin's Mother
• Sheethal Zackaria as Suhara
• Ajisha Prabhakaran as Rasiya
• Zhinz Shan as School Headmaster
• Nandana Rajan as Megha Mohan
• Maheen as Ameer

Reception

Critical reception

Vivek Santhosh of Cinema Express rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote, "Despite Saiju Kurup and Tanvi Ram’s sincerity, the film fails to elevate its tired premise, reducing deep-rooted affection to a series of forced moments." ^[5]

Divya P. of OTTplay rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "A charming Saiju Kurup takes us back to old-school romance but it might not be for the best." ^[6]

References

1. Features, C. E. (2025-03-10). "Abhilasham gets release window, new poster featuring Arjun Ashokan unveiled". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
2. "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
3. "Abhilasham gets a release date, trailer out". Stage Screening. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
4. "Abhilasham: First Single 'Thattathil'From This Saiju Kurup Film Is A Melodious Number". Times Now. 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
5. Santhosh, Vivek (March 30, 2025). "Abhilasham Movie Review: A perfumed tale of unexpressed love that never quite lingers". Cinema Express . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
6. "Abhilasham review: A charming Saiju Kurup takes us back to old-school romance but it might not be for the best". OTTplay . 23 May 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.

External links

Abhilasham at IMDb