This morning, while searching YouTube for some good Malayalam short film, I saw a recommendation for Aavesham. Curiosity piqued, I watched the film, which runs just short of 12 minutes and leaves you totally captivated.
Sometime back, we did discuss a very well-received Malayalam short film called Kanne Kalaimaane. I would really have loved to hear of it from you all. Today, I look forward to talking about another interesting Malayalam short film, which gives a message and is definitely worth the time taken.
Aavesham has a very strong cast, especially the lead actress.In this post, we’ll give you a rundown of the cast as we dabble into the actors, actresses, and other people behind the making of this short film.
Cast for Aavesham
Aavesham was uploaded on YouTube’s Budget Lab channel on January 27, 2024. Running for nearly 11 minutes and 55 seconds, I completed my watch and had just appreciated how well casting had been done after doing some research regarding the essentials of the same. Here are some necessary details about the cast:
| Actor/Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Anand Surabhi | Aavesh |
| Edel Trinishia Dcotha | Anu |
| Shamlu | Achu |
| Dileep Settu | Settu (Client) |
| K P Sajeevan | Sajeevan |
| Balan Master | Babu |
| Bindu | Anu’s Mother |
| Bincy Rajeevan | Aavesh’s Mother |
| Parvathy Sajee | Anu’s Sister |
| Sarath Krishna | Appu |
| Jayesh | Elechan |
| Rameshan Paloly | Rameshan |
| Sarath K Anoop | Aavesh’s Friend |
| Aswin Nambiar | Aavesh’s Friend |
| Anup Govind | Aavesh’s Friend |
Key Characters Focus
Anand Surabhi, plays the protagonist, Aavesh in the movie. Multi-talented this actor is, being writer, editor, and director too. He has got around 911 followers of his on Instagram. So, he is bound to have all the ingredients for recognition in coming days.
Lead female protagonist Anu is played by Edel Trinishia Dcotha. She delivered an outstanding performance on the silver screen, showcasing her beauty and talent in the film. She has already gained immense popularity within the Malayalam entertainment industry as well. On Instagram, she has 27.4K followers which speaks volume for the people who like her.
Aavesham Crew
The short film did very well in terms of casting and support from a pretty experienced crew. The following are some of the key crew members:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Writer, Editor, Director | Anand Surabhi |
| Cinematographer | Rakesh Krishnan |
| Associate Director | Sarath K Anoop |
| Music | Shamil Zam |
| Background Score | Cris |
| Lyricist, Rap | ADZ |
| Colorist | Giri |
| Sound Design and Foley | Billan |
| Mitiel Title Card | Adarsh Droid |
| After Effects | Nabeel |
| Poster | Karthik Babu |
Story and Themes
- Aavesham reflects the pressures in relationships and problematic side due to societal norms. There was a discussion that led to an opening statement about the unexpected events in relationships, then dived into the characters’ lives, showing their struggles. Aavesh, the protagonist, later surrendered to these pressures and eventually found conflict within his family before finding peace at the end.
It takes a short film like this one to go into love, sacrifice, and societal expectations and let a viewer see it all in about 11 minutes and 15 seconds.
Final Thoughts
I would definitely suggest you watch Aavesham. This is a short film that is art per se, and it can be viewed at the Budget Lab YouTube channel, though it’s in Malayalam. Available English subtitles are accessible.
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