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First look of Kalyani Priyadarshan's Sesham Mikeil Fathima out

The film is written and directed by debutant Manu C Kumar

Vignesh Madhu

We had earlier reported about Kalyani Priyadarshan playing the lead in Sesham Mikeil Fathima, written and directed by debutant Manu C Kumar. The makers released its first look on Friday. The film set in Malabar has Kalyani playing a football enthusiast who is also a game announcer in local tournaments. It is her second Malabar-based role after playing a voguish social media influencer in Thallumaala.

Sesham Mikeil Fathima, billed as a light-hearted entertainer, also stars Shaheen Siddique, Sudheesh, Sabumon, Maala Parvathi, Minnal Murali-fame Femina George and Sarasa Balussery in supporting roles. It has cinematography by Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran (2 Countries, Kabir Singh, NOTA) and music by Hridayam-fame Hesham Abdul Wahab. Kiran Das is the editor.

Sudhan Sundaram and Jagadish Palanisamy are jointly backing the film under the banners of The Route and Passion Studios. The makers are expected to announce the release date soon.

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