Cheraathukal
| Cheraathukal | |
|---|---|
 Release poster | |
| Directed by | Shanoob Karuvath Sreejith Chandran Anu Kurisinkal Jayesh Mohan Shajan S Kallai Fawaz Mohamed |
| Written by | Shanoob Karuvath Sreejith Chandran Jebin James Jayesh Mohan C. V. Balakrishnan Sarath Sasi |
| Produced by | Dr. Mathew Mampra |
| Starring | Mareena Michael Kurisinkal Manohari Joy Maala Parvathy Adil Ibrahim Parvathy Arun Shivaji Guruvayoor Dr. Mathew Mampra |
| Cinematography | Josekutty Jose Nijay Jayan Adarsh Pramod Clisun Cleetus Ashok Vishnu Samir Haider Gowtham Babu |
Release date |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Cheraathukal (transl. Clay Lamps) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language anthology film, which has six stories, each painting different shades of love. The film is released on 17 June 2021 on 7 OTT platforms: Nee Stream, Saina Play, First Shows, High Hopes (HH), Zinea, Cave, FilMe, Koode, Roots Video and Limelight.[1] The film was shot during the pandemic with around 100 technicians while following all COVID-19 protocols.[2] The film re-released on Manorama MAX OTT on 12-May 2026 with an alternate title 'Kanavu Kadhakal'.[3]
Plot
There are six short films in this movie, each painting different shades of love. Love is like an ocean and its vastness is what this movie tries to capture.
Veyil Veezhave
The story depicts the bond between a caring bubbly young home nurse and the senior citizen whom she came to take care.
Narthaki
This is the story of a dancer following her deep love towards her passion and finding that with the help of her love.
Diwa
The Story starts with the development of a relationship and progressing to the escape of the female character from the clutches of evil when she trusted her instincts
Clara
This is a tale of an everlasting love that prompts one to wait his entire life for his love.
Puzha
A nun's love for the underprivileged and the marginalized and the cost she pays when the decision of a kind act delays.
Saamoohya Paadam
This is a story of a youngster and his love for his own people and his urge to do something for them.
List of short films
| Title | Director | Writer | Cinematographer | Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veyil Veezhave | Shanoob Karuvath | Shanoob Karuvath | Josekutty Jose | Nithin George |
| Narthaki | Sreejith Chandran | Sreejith Chandran | Nijay Jayan | Pratik Abyankar |
| Diwa | Anu Kurisinkal | Jebin James | Adarsh Pramod | Mejo Joseph |
| Clara | Jayesh Mohan | Jayesh Mohan | Clisun Cleetus Ashok Vishnu | Aromal E.M Elvin James |
| Puzha | Shajan S Kallai | C. V. Balakrishnan[4] | Samir Haider | Pratik Abhyankar |
| Saamoohya Paadam | Fawaz Mohamed | Sarath Sasi | Gowtham Babu | Rohit Gopalakrishnan |
Cast
Veyil Veezhave
- Mareena Michael Kurisingal
- Dr. Mathew Mampra
Narthaki
- Shivaji Guruvayoor
- Devika Rajendra
- Anoop Mohandas
- I. V. Junice
Diwa
- Sandeep Ramesh
- Sneha C. Thomas
- Surendran Kaliyath
Clara
- Manohari Joy
- Maria Prince
- Aswin Jose
- Saheer Muhammed
Puzha
- Maala Parvathi
- Swathy Puthenveettil
- Dr. Aparna Soman
Samoohya Paadam
- Adil Ibrahim
- Babu Annur
- Anand Radhakrishnan
- Parvathy Arun
- Dr. Shinu Shyamalan
- Laila Oravackal
- Suphy Maria
Music
The sound design of the movie is done by Shefin Mayan. This movie has 3 songs.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Irul Moodumee, Pakalukal" | Dr. Mathew Mampra | Kavalam Srikumar, Thaha Kolpad | 4:03 |
| 2. | "Ethetho Maunangal" | Anu Kurisinkal | Vidhu Prathap & Nithya Mammen | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Padi Padiyaay" | Dr. Mathew Mampra | Ishaan Dev | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 12:03 | |||
References
- ↑ "Where to Watch the Malayalam Anthology Cheraathukal".
- ↑ "Cheraathukal: A new Malayalam anthology". 23 March 2021.
- ↑ "Watch Kanavu Kadhakal Malayalam Movie Online in HD and Dolby audio with English subtitles, OTT Release- manoramaMAX". www.manoramamax.com. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ↑ "Cheraathukal: A new Malayalam anthology". 23 March 2021.
External links
- Cheraathukal at IMDb
- ↑ "ആറ് കഥകളുമായി 'ചെരാതുകള്‍'; റിലീസിനൊരുങ്ങുന്നു". Mathrubhumi. Mathrubhumi.
- ↑ "Cheraathukal: A new Malayalam anthology". The New Indian Express. 23 March 2021.
- ↑ "Mollywood gears up for yet another anthology titled Cheraathukal". OnManorama.
- ↑ K, Jissya (28 May 2021). "ആറ് കഥകളുമായി 'ചെരാതുകള്‍'; മോഷന്‍ പോസ്റ്റര്‍". Southlive Malayalam: Kerala News, Malayalam News, Breaking News, Movie News, Political News.
- ↑ "ആറ് കഥകളുമായി 'ചെരാതുകള്‍'; മോഷന്‍ പോസ്റ്റര്‍ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി". Mathrubhumi. 28 May 2021.
- ↑ "സംവിധായകരാണ് പോസ്‌റ്ററിലെ താരങ്ങൾ; ഡോക്‌ടർ മാത്യു മാമ്പ്രയുടെ 'ചെരാതുകൾ' പ്രേക്ഷകരിലേക്ക് - Malabar News - Most Reliable & Dependable News Portal". www.malabarnews.com. 26 March 2021.
- ↑ "ആറ് കഥകളുമായി 'ചെരാതുകള്‍'; മോഷന്‍ പോസ്റ്റര്‍ കാണാം". Reporter Live. 28 May 2021.
- ↑ "സസ്‌പെന്‍സ് നിറച്ച് 'ചെരാതുകള്‍'; ആന്തോളജി സിനിമയുടെ ടീസര്‍ പുറത്ത്". Southlive Malayalam: Kerala News, Malayalam News, Breaking News, Movie News, Political News. 4 June 2021.
- ↑ "'ചെരാതുകള്‍'; ആന്തോളജി സിനിമയുടെ ടീസര്‍ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി". ‘ചെരാതുകള്‍’; ആന്തോളജി സിനിമയുടെ ടീസര്‍ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി.
- ↑ "" ചെരാതുകൾ " ട്രെയിലർ ജൂൺ പതിനൊന്നിന് മമ്മൂട്ടി റിലീസ് ചെയ്യും ". Cinema Prekshaka Koottayma.