Manorathangal Release Date: The eagerly anticipated Malayalam anthology series, starring acclaimed actors like Mammootty, Mohanlal, Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil, Biju Menon, Nedumudi Venu, Siddique, Indrajith Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Mamukkoya, Vineeth, Indrans, Aparna Balamurali, Surabhi Lakshmi, Ann Augustine and Parvathy, has been a subject of interest since its announcement in 2021. It features nine featurettes based on MT Vasudevan Nair’s renowned short stories: Olavum Theeravum, Kadugannawa; Oru Yathra Kurippu, Sherlock, Silalikhitham, Vilpana, Kadal Kattu, Kazhcha, Abhayam Thedi Veendum, and Swargam Thurakkuna Samayam.
Initially delayed due to the pandemic, the project’s buzz waned, but it has now resurfaced with a confirmed release date. It is set to premiere on the OTT platform Zee5. The release date announcement coincided with the launch of its official trailer, which is garnering widespread attention online.
Manorathangal Release Date and Platform
Manorathangal premieres on Zee5 and OTTPlay Premium on August 15, marking a long-awaited debut for enthusiasts.
The trailer for Manorathangal offers a glimpse into the captivating world of MT Vasudevan Nair’s beloved short stories, brought to life by a star-studded ensemble cast that fans have eagerly awaited. With nine talented filmmakers and a host of acclaimed actors, the anthology promises to revive the magic of the legendary author’s literary universe. These are:
- Olavum Theeravum: Starring Mohanlal, directed by Priyadarshan
- Shilalikhitham: Starring Biju Menon, directed by Priyadarshan
- Kadugannawa Oru Yathra: Starring Mammootty, directed by Ranjith
- Vilpana: Starring Madhu and Asif Ali, directed by Aswathy
- Kadalkattu: Starring Indrajith, directed by Ratheesh Ambat
- Sherlock: Starring Fahad Fasil, directed by Mahesh Narayanan
- Abhayam Thedi: Starring Siddique, directed by Santhosh Sivan
- Kazhcha: Starring Narain and Parvathy, directed by Shyamaprasad
- Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam: Starring Indrans, directed by Jayaraj
This anthology series will not only release in Malayalam but also in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages, promising a multilingual treat for audiences across India.
Asif Ali-Ramesh Narayan’s controversy
Meanwhile, during the trailer launch of the series, controversy arose when Asif Ali intended to present a memento to Ramesh Narayan, who allegedly refused to accept it from the actor. This incident sparked criticism of Narayan’s behavior. In response, Narayan explained that he was the music director for Jayaraj’s segment of the series and felt disappointed for not being invited on stage during the launch event. He clarified that he didn’t hear the announcement and was unaware that Asif Ali was scheduled to present the memento.
