Chennai International Film Festival

Brahmayugam

India | 2024 | 139 mins | Malayala

Thevan, a talented folk singer of the marginalized Paanan caste, finds himself escaping the clutches of slavery in a desperate bid for freedom. Along the way, he stumbles upon an ancient and mysterious traditional mansion, a place imbued with secrets and a haunting aura. This fateful encounter not only alters the course of his life but also unravels hidden truths about the mansion’s enigmatic past. As Thevan’s journey intertwines with the supernatural, he becomes a pivotal force in confronting age-old traditions and rewriting the narrative of his own destiny.

Director
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Rahul Sadasivan is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He is notable for his horror films with unconventional film making style and complex narratives. He made his directorial debut with Red Rain (2013), a science fiction film based on the red rain phenomenon in Kerala. His film, Bramayugam (2024), a big-budget period horror, was well received by critics and became a box-office success upon release.
Cast & Crew

Director                                  Rahul Sadasivan    

Producer                                Chakravarthy Ramachandra, S. Sashikanth

Cinematographer                   Shehnad Jalal

Editor                                    Shafique Mohamed Ali

Sound Designer                    Jayadevan Chakkadath