Am Ah
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| Directed by | Thomas K. Sebastian |
| Written by | Kaviprasad Gopinath |
| Starring | Dileesh Pothan Devadarshini |
| Cinematography | Anishlal RS |
| Edited by | Bijith Bala |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
Production company | Kaapi Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Am Ah is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller drama directed by Thomas K. Sebastian. The film features Dileesh Pothan and Devadarshini in the lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Jaffar Idukki, Meera Vasudev, T. G. Ravi and Maala Parvathi. The screenplay was written by Kaviprasad Gopinath, and the film was produced under the banner of Kaapi Productions.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]Anju, a woman devastated by multiple miscarriages and unable to conceive after a medical complication, quietly copes with her loss. While In the remote hill village of Kavantha, Stephen, a police officer working undercover as a roadwork inspector, arrives to investigate a missing child case. There, he meets Ammini Amma, a withdrawn woman raising a deaf child named Kunhi. Ammini Amma claims she lost her daughter and son-in-law in the 2018 floods and has since cared for Kunhi. As Stephen delves deeper, he discovers that Kunhi was born through surrogacy and abandoned by her biological parents because of her hearing disability. Years ago, Ammini Amma, who was living with Jincy, the surrogate mother and a local tailor, learned of Kunhi’s plight. When Jincy’s husband planned to sell the child, Kunhi was left alone on a doorstep, crying and vulnerable. Ammini Amma bravely rescued Kunhi, crossing dangerous forest terrain and steep hills to secretly bring her to Kavantha. She supported them both through daily wage work and sent Kunhi to nursery. When Ammini Amma’s heart failed, Kunhi was left alone again. In the end, Stephen and Anju adopt Kunhi, offering her love, care, and a fresh start.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Dileesh Pothan as Stephen/Eeppen
- Devadarshini as Ammini Amma
- Jaffar Idukki as Ward Member
- Meera Vasudev as Anju
- T. G. Ravi as Pappettan
- Sruthy Jayan as Jincy
- Alencier Ley Lopez as Abhraham, CI of Police
- Sneha Ajith as Silpa
- Maala Parvathi as Dr.Vineetha Varghese, Gynaecologist
- Muthumani as Sindhu V Menon
- Sarath Das as Cardiologist
- Navas Vallikkunnu as Subin Teastall owner
Production
[edit]The film was produced by Kaapi Productions. Cinematography was handled by Anish Lal R.S., editing by Bijith Bala, and the musical score was composed by Gopi Sundar.[3]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music for Am Ah was composed by Gopi Sundar.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kavantha" | Engandiyoor Chandrasekharan | Adwaitha Padmakumar | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Aarorum" | Rafeeq Ahamed | Zeba Tommy | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Ithale Ponnithale" | Nidheesh Naderi | Leela Joseph | 6:02 |
| Total length: | 13:44 | |||
Release and reception
[edit]Am Ah was released in theaters on 24 January 2025. The movie has got mixed reviews from many major news platforms.[7]
Reception
[edit]Gopika I. S. of The Times of India rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Overall, Am Ah had the ingredients for a compelling suspense drama but leaves much of its potential unexplored."[8] Rohit Panikker of Times Now gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Am Ah is a simple film with heart that tries to explore a few significant themes, but doesn't entirely do justice to it. An uncomplicated narrative, although it takes its own pace, is made more interesting with its side investigation angle."[2]
Vivek Santhosh of The New Indian Express wrote, "Despite Devadarshini’s standout performance, Am Ah is ultimately a missed opportunity, weighed down by a script that can’t decide what it wants to be. There’s no real depth to the characters or the themes they represent, while it never fully commits to its own potential and thrives in mediocrity."[1] Swathi P. Ajith of Onmanorama wrote, "The performances are solid, but they don’t quite reach exceptional levels. As mentioned earlier, the characters lack depth, leaving little room for the actors to deliver truly impactful performances. The story weaves an emotional thread tied to the mystery, but it doesn’t quite reach a satisfying conclusion."[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "'Am Ah' movie review: An emotional journey that never quite reaches its destination". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ a b c "Am Ah Review: A Simple Narrative That Tries Hard To Explore Some Significant Themes". Times Now. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Am Ah review: A story of motherhood and some intriguing moments that makes it a passable watch". South First. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Dileesh Pothan and Jaffer Idukki's Am Ah gets a release date". Cinema Express. 3 January 2025. Archived from the original on 18 March 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "'അം അഃ; അമ്മയെന്ന രണ്ടക്ഷരത്തിന്റെ കാണാപ്പുറങ്ങളിലേക്ക് ഒരു സെന്റിമെന്റൽ യാത്ര". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Am Ah - All Songs". JioSaavn. 8 January 2025.
- ^ "Am Ah - സെക്രട്ടറി അവറാന് ശേഷം പോത്തേട്ടൻ മിന്നിക്കുമോ - 'അം അഃ' തിയേറ്ററിൽ". News18. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Am Ah Movie Review : Am Ah is a suspense drama with untapped potential". The Times of India. 26 January 2025.
- ^ "'Am Ah' - Dileesh Pothan-Jaffer Idukki starrer charms visually but stumbles narratively - Movie Review". Malayala Manorama. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
