Malayalam documentary ‘Thespians of Aattam’ is a fascinating look at the unique cast of the film ‘Aattam’

Malayalam film Aattam has been making waves since its release. It was a story created for the cast, its director and writer Anand Ekarshi has stated clearly in several interviews. Even as the movie bagged laurels at all the fetes it was screened, it was the unusual cast that was the cynosure of all eyes.

Sudheer Babu teaching dramatics in a still from Thespians of Aattam. (Source: Special arrangement)

Members of the Kochi-based theatre group Lokadharmi, the actors come from different walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds. What unites them is their passion for theatre and the art of acting.