Ajayante Randam Moshanam (A.R.M) is an action-adventure Malayalam film directed by Jithin Laal and written by Sujith Nambiar. Produced by Listin Stephen and Dr. Zachariah Thomas under the banner of Magic Frames, the film stars Tovino Thomas in the lead role, supported by an impressive ensemble including Basil Joseph, Krithi Shetty, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Surabhi Lakshmi. The film’s music is composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, with cinematography by Jomon T. John ISC, and edited by Shameer Muhammed.
The film, originally shot in 2D and later converted to 3D, was made with a budget of Rs 30 crore, including print and publicity costs. It was released in theaters on September 12, 2024, to coincide with the Onam festival, adding excitement to the festive season.
Set across three distinct time periods—the 1900s, 1950s, and 1990s—the story follows three generations of heroes, Maniyan, Kunjikelu, and Ajayan, all portrayed by Tovino Thomas. Each character belongs to the same lineage and is committed to protecting their land's most valuable treasure. The narrative weaves together these timelines, creating an epic saga of adventure and heritage in northern Kerala.
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In addition to Tovino, the cast features Krithi Shetty and Aishwarya Rajesh in significant roles. Surabhi Lakshmi, Basil Joseph, Rohini, Harish Uthaman, Nisthar Sait, Jagadish, and Pramod Shetty also play crucial roles, adding depth to the ensemble. Aju Varghese and Sudheesh bring additional star power to the project, ensuring a dynamic and diverse performance lineup.
The film’s production saw contributions from several key talents. Deepu Pradeep provided additional screenplay work, while Thomas P Sebastian and Akhil Latha Anil managed the trailer cuts. Production design was led by Gokuldas, with Praveen Varma handling costume design and Ronex Xavier responsible for makeup and hair. Stunt coordination was executed by Vikram Mor and Phoenix Prabhu, while choreography was directed by Lalitha Shobi. The film also boasted creative direction by Dipil Dev, with Sreelaal and Anish Ravindran serving as chief associate director and chief associate cinematographer, respectively.
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The X (Formerly Twitter) reviews have mostly been positive about the film with people even calling it a blockbuster film.
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Behind the scenes, Shaneem Zayed served as the casting director, with post-production overseen by Appu N Bhattathiri. Production coordination was handled by Akhil Yesodharan, with Vaisakh C. Vadakkeveedu and Jinu Anilkumar responsible for PRO and marketing efforts. The film, with its stellar cast and crew, is a visual and narrative spectacle that showcases the grandeur of Malayalam cinema.
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