After 1956, Central Travancore, filmmaker Don Palathara has started work on his new film Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam, which stars Rima Kallingal and Jitin Puthanchery.

Produced by Shijo K George, Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam is an 85-min single-take car ride taken by a young journalist (played by Rima) and an aspiring actor (played by Jitin). The two are in a live-in relationship without the knowledge of their parents.

The makers reveal the film is set in the backdrop of the covid pandemic, and is a relationship drama revealing the nuances of the intense disputes and unreasoned manoeuvres that people adapt in intimate relationships. Neeraja Rajendran also has a major role in the film.

Don Palathara is known for his critically-acclaimed films Vithu and Shavam. His most recent film 1956, Central Travancore has been doing the rounds in the festival circuit.