On the occasion of Asif Ali’s birthday, the first-look motion poster of Abhyanthara Kuttavali was unveiled on Tuesday. The poster features Asif in traditional attire, striking a bewildered pose while holding a bouquet. He is seated on a throne-like chair and adorned with a garland, resembling a newlywed groom. Behind him, deity-like hands hold symbolic objects, including flowers, a mirror and gold. The makers have also announced that the film will be released during Eid this year, though an exact date has not been specified.
Written and directed by debutant Sethunath Padmakumar, Abhyanthara Kuttavali is billed as a realistic comedy entertainer. The film introduces newcomer Thulasi as the female lead, alongside a supporting cast that includes Jagadish, Harisree Ashokan, Prem Kumar, Sidharth Bharathan, Azees Nedumangad, Vijayakumar, Balachandran Chullikkad, Anand Manmadhan, and Aavesham-fame Neeraja Rajendran. In a recent interview, Asif revealed that it addresses a significant issue concerning men and expressed his concern about how audiences will receive it.
Abhyanthara Kuttavali’s technical crew includes cinematographer Ajay David Kachappilly, editor Sobin K Soman, and music director Bijibal. The film is produced by Naisam Salam, who previously backed the Basil Joseph-starrer Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham.
Currently enjoying back-to-back successes with Kishkindha Kaandam (2024) and the recently released Rekhachithram, Asif has multiple projects in various stages of production, including Thamar KV’s Sarkeet, Jeethu Joseph’s Mirage co-starring Aparna Balamurali, Rohith VS’ Tiki Taka, a sequel to Thalavan and Prajesh Sen's Houdini - The King of Magic, which wrapped up filming in 2023.