If there’s one class of content that has benefitted the most from the explosion of streaming and the proliferation of OTT platforms, it is the unsung Malayalam cinema of the country. 2020-21 will go down in the history of Indian content as the breakout year for Malayalam cinema. Granted that the Malayalam film industry has regularly churned out some of the best and most stellar content in the country over the years. But it has never got the recognition or appreciation it deserves, until now. Ever since streaming rose in stature and became the primary source of consuming entertainment across the world, regional cinema, and more significantly, Malayalam cinema has enjoyed an ever-increasing number of takers.
Fahadh Faasil’s Kumbalangi Nights has received global appreciation, earning praise from The Guardian, and Bollywood star, Anushka Sharma. And only because streaming made it easily available for everyone’s viewing. Likewise, Malayalam films, Drishyam, The Great Indian Kitchen, Nayattu, Joji, and now Malik, have received rousing appreciation.
Now, there’s another as-yet-unavailable Malayalam film that has become available for streaming for Indian viewers. And let us tell you that this compelling drama is easily one of the best Malayalam films to watch on OTT at the moment. We’re talking of none other than the thought-provoking film, “Biriyani“.
Biriyani has already done the festival circuit and won the hearts of film festival juries, critics and audiences. It has also won a clutch of awards at most of the festivals where it premiered at. Additionally, its lead actress, Kani Kusruti, has won the Best Actress Award at several film festivals, for her performance in Biriyani.
Biriyani the film itself is an extremely hard-hitting one. Female sexuality, and the repression of it in our country, plays a crucial role in the film. Patriarchy, female genital circumcision, religious tenets, taboos and hypocrisy —writer-director Sajin Baabu’s lens shows every issue in the harsh glare of reality. No wonder then that as many as twelve Kerala cinema theatres backed out from screening the film.
Until now, Biriyani was unavailable for streaming on any streaming platform. Cinema lovers have been waiting eagerly for the film to start streaming in India. “Where to watch Biriyani online” is easily the most searched query on Google, relating to Malayalam films.
We are glad to inform you that your wait to watch Biriyani is over. Biriyani is streaming on two platforms – Movie Saints and Saina Play, both of which have an extremely convenient user interface.
So what are you waiting for? Go watch Biriyani now! Oh yes, just one thing – it is rated A, to be watched only by 18+ audiences.
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