Rima Kallingal-starrer ‘Theatre: The Myth of Reality’ trailer to be launched at 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Biriyaani director Saajin Babu is set to launch the trailer of his next film Theatre: The Myth of Reality at The Cannes Film Festival - Marché du Film in France.

 

After the National Award-winning Biriyaani, Baabu returns with a powerful exploration of fading traditions, feminine mysticism, and the murky boundary between myth and reality through Theatre. It is produced by Anjana Philip and Philip Zackaria under the banner of Anjana Talkies, with Santhosh Kottayi as co-producer.

 

The film features Rima Kallingal and Sudani from Nigeria actor Sarasa Balussery in the lead. Rima had received the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actress this year for her performance in the film.

 

The teaser gave viewers a brief yet compelling glimpse into the characters and the superstitions they navigate despite living in a world that appears to have moved on. ‘Theatre’ is the story of a secluded community grappling with tradition, transformation, and the blurred lines between belief and truth. The film explores how, in today's world, people interpret reality through the lens of their own beliefs and needs.

 

The rest of the cast includes Dain Davis, Pramod Veliyanad, Krishnan Balakrishnan, Megha Rajan, Ann Saleem, Balaji Sharma, D. Raguthaman, Akhil Kavalayoor, Aparna Sen, Lakshmi Padma, Meena Rajan, RJ Anjali, Meenakshi Raveendran, Ashwathy, Arun Sol, and Ratheesh Rohini.

 

Theatre’s crew includes cinematographer Syamaprakash M S, editor Appu Bhattathiri, and music composer by Saeed Abbas.

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