Neelamudi
| Neelamudi | |
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| Directed by | Sharath Kumar V |
| Written by | Sharath Kumar V |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Neelamudi (English: Blue Hair) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Sharath Kumar V.[1][2]
Plot
Set in a rural village, the film follows a group of young vloggers Sidhu, Paari, Sony, and Kannan, whose Independence Day prank involving blue coloured hair leads to unexpected and unsettling consequences, revealing how casteism and social bias persist in everyday life.
Cast
- Subramanian
- Sreenath as
- Majeed P. Haneefa
- Adhithya Baby
- Aachuthanandan
- Surabhi MS
- Priya
Release
The film was screened at the 28th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) and later released on the streaming platform ManoramaMAX on 26 January 2025.[3]
Reception
India Times described the film as a “thought-provoking Malayalam drama” that delves into caste-based discrimination through the misuses of social media, highlighting its subtle and relatable approach rather than overt political commentary.[4]
The News Minute observed that the film’s vlog style and casual narrative format effectively expose everyday prejudices and make viewers reflect on the societal issues depicted, adding that the film “smoothly leads audiences” to challenge biases.[5]
Mathrubhumi, reviewing the film at the International Film Festival of Kerala, described Neelamudi as a relevant portrayal of caste based prejudice in contemporary society, noting that it begins as a story about a young vlogger and gradually develops into a stronger political statement.[6]
References
- ↑ "ഐഎഫ്ഫ്കെയിൽ 'നീലമുടി'". ഐഎഫ്ഫ്കെയിൽ ‘നീലമുടി’ (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ↑ "IFFK 2023 | 12 Malayalam films with contemporary themes for IFFK". The Hindu. 2023-11-29. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ↑ "Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT Release: When and where to watch Sharath Kumar V's Malayalam thriller". Indiatimes. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ↑ "Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT release: 4 things to know before you watch Sharath Kumar V's caste-centred Malayalam film". Indiatimes. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ↑ Priya, Cris,Lakshmi (2023-12-18). "Blue Hair: How a Malayalam film, shot like a vlog, casually exposes everyday prejudices". The News Minute. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "അതിരുവിടുന്ന 'തമാശകൾ', തുടർക്കഥയാകുന്ന വിവേചനങ്ങൾ | Neelamudi Review". @mathrubhumi. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2026-01-18.