| Prakambanam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vijesh Panathur |
| Written by | Vijesh Panathur |
| Produced by | Sreejith K. S. Kaarthekeyan S. Sudhish N. |
| Starring | Ganapathi Sagar Surya Al Ameen Mallika Sukumaran |
| Cinematography | Alby Antony |
| Edited by | Sooraj E. S. |
| Music by | Bibin Ashok Sankar Sharma |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Prakambanam is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language horror comedy film directed by Vijesh Panathur and written by Sreehari Vadakkan. [1] The film is produced by Sreejith K. S., Kaarthekeyan S., and Sudhish N. under the banners of Navarasa Films and Lakshmikanth Creations, in association with Stone Bench Studio. It stars Ganapathi, Sagar Surya, and Al Ameen in the lead roles, alongside Mallika Sukumaran, Azees Nedumangad, and Rajesh Madhavan. [2]
The film was officially announced in April 2025 as a "spooky college horror-comedy." It marks the solo directorial debut of Vijesh Panathur, who previously co-directed Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna (2023). The story was penned by Panathur himself, with a screenplay by newcomer Sreehari Vadakkan. The project gained significant interest due to the involvement of Karthik Subbaraj's Stone Bench Studio as a co-producer. [3]
In early 2025, Ganapathi (following the success of Manjummel Boys ) and Sagar Surya (following his acclaimed performance in Pani) were cast as the leads. The film features Kalabhavan Navas in one of his final film roles before his passing.
Principal photography began in June 2025 in Kochi. The film was primarily shot in a college hostel setting in Ernakulam and rural locations in Kannur. Filming was completed in multiple schedules and wrapped up in late 2025. [4]
The film was released in theatres on 30 January 2026. [5]
Vivek Santhosh of Cinema Express gave the film 3/5 stars, stating that while the first half was "hit and miss," the film "clicks once it embraces its madness" in the second half. [1] Onmanorama noted that while the film lacks the emotional depth of contemporary dramas, it succeeds as a fun hostel-life entertainer with "hilarious incidents that drive the narrative." [6]
Prakambanam at IMDb