Malayalam language action comedy film ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ directed by debutant Sreejith N based on the acclaimed short story ‘ Ammini Pilla Vettu Case ‘ by G R Indugopan released at the theatres on 8th September 2022 coinciding with Onam holidays. The film not only opened to positive reviews, but also was a box office success. The film will stream on both Netflix India and Simply South from October 5th, 2022.
Oru Thekkan Thallu Case follows a tussle of ego between Ammini Pilla and Podiyan Pilla. Ammini Pilla’s wife Rukmini and Podiyan Pilla’s lover Vasanthi are close friends. One night when Podiyan Pilla visits Vasanthi for premarital sex, Ammini sees it happening and slaps Podiyan Pilla. Infuriated Podiyan Pilla attacks Ammini Pilla with his friends. This attack yields Ammini Pilla to take bed rest for couple of months. What ensues later on forms the crux of the story.
The film stars Biju Menon, Padmapriya, Roshan Mathew and Nimisha Sajayan in lead roles. The film marked Padmapriya’s comeback to Malayalam cinema after a gap of five years. Oru Thekkan Thallu Case is produced by Mukesh R Mehta, Sunil AK, and C V Sarathi. The onscreen adaptation is written by Rajesh Pinnadan. Madhu Neelakandan handled the cinematography of and the editing was handled by Manoj Kannoth. The film will stream on Netflix India and Simply South from October 5th. Stay tuned for more updates.