Sarkeet


Sarkeet is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Thamar KV The film stars Asif Ali, Orhan Hyder, Divya Prabha and Deepak Parambol in the lead roles.
Sarkeet was released in theatres on 8 May 2025.
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Synopsis

The story revolves around a Malayali couple living in the UAE, who struggle to raise their son diagnosed with ADHD. Their lives intersect with an unemployed man facing his own challenges. The film explores themes of parental fatigue, empathy, and human relationships.

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Thamar KV, marking his second directorial venture after 1001 Nunakal. It was produced by Ajith Vinayaka Films and features music by Govind Vasantha. Cinematography was handled by Aeyaz Hassan, and editing by Sangeeth Prathap. Filming took place entirely in the UAE.

Release

Sarkeet was officially announced in early 2025, with a planned theatrical release originally set for April 2025. Due to post-production delays and to avoid clashes with other major Malayalam releases, the release date was postponed to 8 May 2025. The film was distributed by Ajith Vinayaka Release across Kerala and selected Gulf countries with significant Malayali populations.
The makers promoted the film through a series of trailers and teasers released on official channels in April 2025.
The premiere was held in Dubai on 7 May 2025.
It will compete in the International competition section of the 56th International Film Festival of India in November 2025.
The film began streaming on ManoramaMAX OTT platform from 26 September 2025.

Reception

Critical reception

The film received moderate critical acclaim. The Times of India rated it 3/5, praising Asif Ali's emotional performance and the film's portrayal of family dynamics. The Indian Express rated 3/5 stars and noted the film's sensitive depiction of migrant struggles and parenting a neurodivergent child. Onmanorama highlighted the strong performances and thoughtful storytelling. The New Indian Express praised the film for its realistic portrayal of Gulf life. Mathrubhumi News lauded the performances, especially the child actor Orhan Hyder. Asianet News reported the film's success in connecting with Malayali expatriate audiences. News18 praised the film's narrative and music. OTTPlay called it a "heartfelt tale of resilience and love". The Hindu reviewed the film as "a poignant glimpse into migrant family life". Deccan Chronicle called it "A moving story highlighting neurodiversity and parental challenges".

Box office

Sarkeet was released in theatres on 8 May 2025. On its opening day, the film grossed approximately ₹41 lakhs worldwide, with ₹37 lakhs collected from the Indian box office. On the second day, the film showed a slight drop in collections, earning ₹32 lakhs, making the two-day total ₹77 lakhs. By the end of its first weekend, the film grossed close to ₹1.15 crore globally. As of 19 May 2025, the film grossed 2.15 crore from Kerala box office.