''Chavittu'' () is a 2022 Indian

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-language drama film written, edited and directed by Rahman brothers, Shinos & Sajas. The film is the maiden production of actor

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under the banner ''Sharafudheen & Friends''. The members of the Little Earth Theatre troupe based in

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form the major cast of the film. A hybrid of documentary and dramatisation, the film pays homage to the talented and hardworking theatre artists while juxtaposing it with the hypocrisy of the supposed elite society. The film premiered at the ''Harbour'' section of

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and also got screened at 25th

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in the ''Malayalam Cinema Today'' category. The film was awarded the

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Synopsis

Somewhere in the Indian state of

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, a theatre company prepares for its performance during festivities. They arrive early, rehearse their piece, and put the finishing touches to the scenery. This alternates with atmospheric scenes of men rehearsing, singing, and perfecting choreographies at a remote location in nature. In the meantime, the theatre slowly fills with other acts, family, and organisers who sometimes interfere with the theatre group. When evening has come at last, various acts are performed and speeches are given before the group can finally stand in the spotlights.

Cast

* Arun Lal * Rajesh MP * Akhil KP * Mithun Lal * Suresh K * Srijesh K * Abit PT

Awards

''Kerala State Film Awards 2022'' *

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- ''Arun Asok'', ''Sonu K.P'' *

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- ''Arun Lal''

References

{{Reflist 2022 films Films about social issues in India 2020s Malayalam-language films