Sumathi Valavu
| Sumathi Valavu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vishnu Sasi Shankar |
| Written by | Abhilash Pillai |
| Screenplay by | Abhilash Pillai |
| Produced by | Murali Kunnumpurath |
| Cinematography | P. V. Shankar[1] |
| Edited by | Shafique Mohamed Ali |
| Music by | Ranjin Raj |
Production companies | Waterman Films LLP Think Studios |
| Distributed by | Dream Big Films[2][3] |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Sumathi Valavu is an upcoming 2025 Indian Malayalam-language horror comedy film directed by Vishnu Sasi Shankar and written by Abhilash Pillai.[4][5] The film stars Arjun Ashokan, Saiju Kurup, Balu Varghese, and Sshivada in prominent roles.[6][7]
The film is inspired by local folklore and real-life incidents associated with a place of the same name in Mylamoodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. According to legend, a woman named Sumathi, who was pregnant at the time, was murdered by her lover in the 1950s at this location. Since then, locals have claimed that the area is haunted by her spirit. Over the years, the site has been associated with various supernatural occurrences.[8][9]
Some reports suggest that the ghost stories surrounding the location were exploited by criminal elements to keep people away from the area, enabling illegal activities to go undisturbed. The filmmakers have taken inspiration from these stories and woven them into a fictional horror-comedy narrative.[10]
Plot
[edit]The story is centered on a haunted place called Sumathi Valavu, with the ghost of a Tamil woman guarding it for centuries. A group of people experience supernatural incidents linked to the location.[11]
Cast
[edit]- Arjun Ashokan
- Saiju Kurup
- Balu Varghese
- Sshivada
- Deva Nandha
- Malavika Manoj
- Sidharth Bharathan
- Gokul Suresh
- Lal
Production
[edit]The film is produced by Murali Kunnumpurath under Waterman Films LLP in association with Think Studios. Principal photography began in November 2024 in Palakkad, Kerala.[12] Cinematography is handled by P. V. Shankar, with editing by Shafique Mohamed Ali.[13] The film wrapped in March 2025.[14]
Music
[edit]The film's music is composed by Ranjin Raj.[15]
Release
[edit]The teaser of the film released on 20 April 2025.[16] Sumathi Valavu was scheduled for release on 8 May 2025 but was postponed.[17] The film is scheduled for release in June 2025.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "പേടിപ്പിക്കാൻ 'സുമതി വളവ്' വരുന്നു, വിസ്മയക്കാഴ്ചകളൊരുക്കാൻ 'രാക്ഷസ'ന്റെ ക്യാമറാമാൻ". Mathrubhumi News. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan-starrer Sumathi Valavu's Distribution Rights Bagged By Dream Big Films". News 18. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan-starrer Sumathi Valavu's Distribution Rights Bagged By Dream Big Films". Mathrubhumi News. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "ഭയപ്പെടുത്താൻ 'മാളികപ്പുറം' കൂട്ടുകെട്ട്; അർജുൻ അശോകനും മാളവികയും ഒന്നിക്കുന്ന 'സുമതി വളവ്'". Mathrubhumi News. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Director Of Arjun Ashokan's Horror Flick Sumathi Valavu Shares Exciting New Update". Times Now. 23 March 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "First look of Arjun Ashokan's 'Sumathi Valavu' out". The New Indian Express. 4 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan to headline Sumathi Valavu, a horror fantasy". Cinema Express. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Kerala's Haunted Places: Myth and Reality". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "'Exhausted but heart is full,' says Sshivada about her Malayalam film Sumathi Valavu". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Exhausted but heart is full, says Sshivada about her Malayalam film Sumathi Valavu". Gulf News. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Sumathi Valavu release date announced". OTTplay. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "സുമതി വളവ് ചിത്രീകരണം പാലക്കാട് ആരംഭിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Sumathi Valavu: ഹൊറർ സിനിമയുമായി മാളികപ്പുറം ടീം; `സുമതി വളവ്` പുതിയ ചിത്രം". Zee News. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan's Sumathi Valavu shoot completed". Cinema Express. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Carpenter Ramesh's song to be heard in 'Sumathi Valavu'; credits to Kerala Kaumudi online". Kerala Kaumudi. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Sumathi Valavu Teaser: 90`സ് പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ പറയുന്ന കഥ; `സുമതി വളവ്` തിയേറ്ററുകളിലേക്ക്, ടീസർ". Zee News. 20 April 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan-starrer Sumathi Valavu gets a release date". Cinema Express. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Sumathi Valavu, Abhyanthara Kuttavali and more; Malayalam films that are likely to release in June". OTTPlay. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.