The trailer of Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai has finally been unveiled, offering a closer look at Ram’s much-anticipated directorial venture. Starring Nivin Pauly, Soori and Anjali, the film promises an unusual mix of fantasy, humour, romance and philosophical musings, all unfolding around an extraordinary train journey.
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai is scheduled to arrive in theatres on October 1. The film has already travelled a significant distance before its theatrical release, having its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2024. Its festival run had positioned the film as one of the more unconventional entries in contemporary Tamil cinema, with its premise bringing together elements of mythology, fantasy and human drama.
Written and directed by Ram, the film revolves around an immortal man who has lived for 8000 years. His seemingly chance encounter with a traveller aboard a train sets off a series of bizarre events. Among the many strange developments is the fate of a rat, which appears to become part of the larger chain of chaos surrounding the journey.
The encounter also brings the immortal’s distant past back into focus. As the trailer hints at the history that lies behind the mysterious character, the film appears to move between the absurdity of the present and the weight of centuries of experience.
Nivin Pauly returns to Tamil cinema
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai marks Nivin Pauly’s return to Tamil cinema after Richie, which was released in 2017. The actor plays the enigmatic immortal at the centre of Ram’s story, taking on a character unlike his previous Tamil roles.
Soori plays the traveller whose encounter with the immortal becomes the catalyst for the film’s events. The pairing gives the film an interesting dynamic, with Soori’s character seemingly serving as the audience’s entry point into the stranger world inhabited by Nivin Pauly’s character.
Anjali plays another important role in the story and reunites with Ram after two earlier collaborations. The actor previously worked with the filmmaker in Kattradhu Thamizh in 2007 and Peranbu in 2019. Their latest collaboration adds another chapter to a creative association that has produced markedly different kinds of characters and stories.
The trailer also showcases the distinctive visual and tonal world that Ram appears to have created for Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai. The film’s premise allows the director to explore ideas surrounding time, mortality, existence and human relationships while retaining an element of eccentric humour.
Ram reunites with Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai also brings Ram together with composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, a frequent collaborator of the filmmaker. Their association has previously resulted in some of Ram’s most recognisable soundtracks, and the upcoming film continues that creative partnership. Santhosh Dhayanidhi has composed additional music for the project.
The technical crew includes cinematographer NK Ekhambram, editor Mathi VS, production designer Umesh J Kumar and action choreographer Stunt Silva. Together, the team has helped shape the film’s expansive world, which moves between the familiar setting of a train journey and the more fantastical elements surrounding its central character.
Produced by Suresh Kamatchi under the V House Productions banner, Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai now heads towards its October 1 theatrical release. With its unusual premise, international festival exposure and a cast bringing together Nivin Pauly, Soori and Anjali, the film arrives with a distinctly different proposition for Tamil audiences.
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