Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT release: 4 things to know before you watch Sharath Kumar V's caste-centred Malayalam film
'Neelamudi' is a thought-provoking Malayalam drama that delves into caste-based discrimination in modern society, using social media as a backdrop. Here's everything you need to know about this movie before you watch it.
Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT release details: This Malayalam drama delves into the pervasive issue of caste-based discrimination in contemporary society. "Neelamudi" is set to release on OTT soon. Here's everything you need to know about the movie before you watch it online.
1. When and where to watch Neelamudi online
Neelamudi (also known as Blue Hair) will be available for streaming with English subtitles on Manorama MAX from January 26, 2025.
2. Neelamudi plot summary
Neelamudi explores how social media is often misused to mock individuals, set against the backdrop of a village.
The story follows a group of young vloggers, with Sidhu, who runs a popular YouTube channel, documenting his life and pranks with his friends Paari, Sony, and Kannan.
The plot revolves around their plan to prank Kannan on Independence Day, but things take an unexpected turn.
Using vlogs to connect with a younger audience, it highlights how deeply rooted issues such as casteism are in society, delivering its message in a subtle and relatable manner without being preachy or overtly political.
The film, first released in 2023, remains impactful in its approach.
3. Neelamudi cast and crew
Neelamudi boasts a talented cast, featuring Achuthanandan, Subramanian, Sreenath, Majeed, and Aditya Baby. The film is produced by Ram Mohan and Deepthi, under the banner of Ram De Studios.
4. Neelamudi review
Neelamudi was featured in the Malayalam Cinema Today section at the 28th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
The Lensmen's review of the film states: "The beauty of this movie, purely on a craft level, is in the way it decided to use the medium of selfie video vlogs and let people understand the traces of casteism that exist inside all of us. With the movie never trying to establish its politics in an in-your-face manner, Neelamudi, aka Blue Hair, deserves to be appreciated."
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