Watch Fazil Razak’s acclaimed ‘Thadavu’ now streaming on OTT

Fazil Razak’s ‘Thadavu,’ which was one of the standout entries in the International Competition section at the 28th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in 2023—alongside Don Palathara’s ‘Family’—is now streaming on a major OTT platform. The film stars Beena R Chandran, who won the Kerala State Film Award in 2024 for her powerful portrayal of Geetha, an anganwadi teacher in the movie. She shared the award with veteran actress Urvashi, recognized for her performance in Ullozhukku.

Thadavu also earned critical acclaim at IFFK, where Fazil Razak won the Rajatha Chakoram for Best Debut Director. This marks Fazil's first feature-length film following his short film Athiru.

The story centers around a middle-aged woman navigating the complexities of life, love, and societal expectations. A two-time divorcee, Geetha’s character is layered. Pramod who produced the movie along with Fazil and Tanvi Gandhi said the movie is an ode to the resilience of women and how they confront crisis. The narrative also explores how society perceives women like her, and how she overcomes personal and societal struggles. The film also thoughtfully delves into mental health issues, adding depth to the character's emotional journey, he said. Mridul S has handled the cinematography, while editing is by Vinayak Suthan. Vaisakh Somanth has handled the background score.

The film, set in North Kerala, had a limited release in theatres earlier this year. The movie is now available for streaming on Prime Video on rent. https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0KTQ57Y93KRDQL8U0JNP5JCMMB/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r