The first look of Vadakkan, featuring Kishore and Kismat-fame Shruthy Menon is out. The film is directed by Sajeed A and penned by Unni R, whose notable works include Munnariyippu (2014) and Charlie (2015).
Sharing his vision for the first look, the director said, “We wanted the first look of Vadakkan to be more than just a visual—it had to be an immersive experience. The challenge was simple yet profound: How do you make an image talk? That’s exactly what we set out to achieve. The idea was to craft an image deeply rooted in Kerala, capturing the gradual descent of a paranormal investigator into a mythical rabbit hole—where reality blurs and the supernatural takes hold. We wanted to evoke curiosity and unease, making audiences feel like they’ve stepped into the unknown before they’ve even seen the film."
Set against the backdrop of ancient North Malabar folklore, Vadakkan's tagline reads, "A supernatural thriller from Dravidian legends." Vadakkan marks the first chapter in a trilogy, starring Kishore, Shruthy Menon, and Merin Philip as the leads. Kishore plays the role of a paranormal investigator. Approached to unravel a series of brutal murders on a reality TV show, he uncovers dark secrets tied to an ancient cult ritual that dates back to the 800-year-old Indus Valley Civilization. As he delves deeper, he comes face-to-face with a deadly spirit from Dravidian folklore, plunging him into a world filled with terrifying revelations.
Vadakkan also stars Kalesh Ramanand and Maala Parvathi. The film's technical crew includes composer Bijibal, Japanese cinematographer Keiko Nakahara, and Academy Award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty. It previously clinched multiple accolades at various film festivals, including the Gala Screening Selection at Fantastic Pavilion at Cannes, Best Supernatural Thriller award at the Fright Night Film Festival in the U.S., and Best Feature Film at the RED Movie Awards, Autumn Edition, REIMS, France.
Produced by Offbeet Studios, Vadakkan will be released theatrically on March 7 and dubbed in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.
