Abhilasham
Abhilasham is a 2025 Indian Malayalam language film directed by Shamzu Zayba and written by Jenith Kachappilly featuring Saiju Kurup, Arjun Ashokan and Tanvi Ram in lead roles. The film received negative reviews.
Plot
Two childhood friends separated by time and unspoken feelings reunite in their hometown. Abhilash sees a second chance with Sherin, but the past casts a long shadow over their present.Cast
- Saiju Kurup as Abhilash Kumar
- *Vasudev Sajeesh as young Abhilash Kumar
- Arjun Ashokan as Thaju
- Tanvi Ram as Sherin Moosa
- *Nimna Fathoomi as young Sherin Moosa
- Navas Vallikkunnu as Adv Ajesh Alappat
- *Adhish Praveen as young Ajesh
- Uma K.P. as Radha, Abhilash's mother
- Neeraja Rajendran as Sherin's Mother
- Sheethal Zackaria as Suhara
- Ajisha Prabhakaran as Rasiya
- Zhinz Shan as School Headmaster
- Nandana Rajan as Megha Mohan
- Binu Pappu as Pachikka
- Shine Tom Chacko as Zulfiqer
Reception
Critical reception
Vivek Santhosh of Cinema Express rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote, "Despite Saiju Kurup and Tanvi Ram’s sincerity, the film fails to elevate its tired premise, reducing deep-rooted affection to a series of forced moments."Divya P. of OTTplay rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "A charming Saiju Kurup takes us back to old-school romance but it might not be for the best."