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Bramayugam

Bramayugam is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language period folk horror film written and directed by Rahul Sadasivan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bramayugam is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language period folk horror film written and directed by Rahul Sadasivan. Starring Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan and Sidharth Bharathan, it was released in black-and-white on 15 February 2024 and became a box office success. The film is relevant to Canadian readers through Malayalam-language cinema, South Asian film distribution, and diaspora audiences in Canada.

Premise

The film follows a folk singer who encounters a mysterious mansion in 17th-century Kerala. Available plot summaries describe themes involving folklore, power, and supernatural control.

Production

Bramayugam was written and directed by Rahul Sadasivan and produced by YNOT Studios and Night Shift Studios. Sources also describe it as a black-and-white production with a runtime of about 2 hours 19 minutes.

Release and reception

The film premiered in theatres on 15 February 2024. It was commercially successful and received attention for its performances, visual style and atmosphere.

Awards

Mammootty won Best Actor honours for his role in the film, including a Kerala State Film Award and a National Film Award.

Key facts

  • Bramayugam is a 2024 Malayalam-language period folk horror film directed by Rahul Sadasivan.
  • The film is set in 17th-century Kerala and draws on sacred mystery, myth and folklore.
  • It stars Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan and Sidharth Bharathan and was released in black-and-white.
  • The film was a box office success and one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2024.
  • Mammootty received major acting awards for his performance as Kodumon Potti.
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Canadian context

The film is relevant to Canadian readers through Malayalam-language cinema, South Asian film distribution, and diaspora audiences in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bramayugam?
Bramayugam is a 2024 Malayalam-language period folk horror film directed by Rahul Sadasivan.
Who stars in Bramayugam?
The film stars Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan and Sidharth Bharathan.
When was Bramayugam released?
It was released in theatres on 15 February 2024.
What is Bramayugam about?
It centres on a folk singer in 17th-century Kerala who reaches a mysterious mansion and becomes caught in supernatural events.
Was Bramayugam filmed in black and white?
Yes. It was released in black-and-white format.
Was Bramayugam a success?
Yes. Sources describe it as a box office success and one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bramayugam
    Supports: Basic film identification, language, release date, cast, black-and-white format, box office success, and awards.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27431598/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot premise and setting in 17th-century Kerala.
  3. Sony LIV — https://www.sonyliv.com/movies/bramayugam-1000268815
    Supports: Film description, genre, and story premise.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bramayugam
    Supports: Release date, genre, and runtime.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27431598/
    Supports: Director and principal cast.