Cinema VinesMalayalam cinema fans have a busy weekend ahead as two high‑profile releases hit theatres on September 11, both starring celebrated actresses Urvashi and Parvathy Thiruvothu. The line‑up promises strong female‑centric narratives, with Urvashi returning to the big screen after her National Award‑winning turn in 2025’s Ullozhukku and Parvathy stepping into a police uniform for the first time.
Urvashi’s comeback film, Aasha, follows her as she leads a drama that also features Joju George and Aishwarya Lekshmi. The trailer hints at a tense confrontation between Urvashi and Joju, while also showcasing a layered mother‑daughter relationship between Urvashi and Lekshmi. The story is set to be a character‑driven emotional drama, with the trio at its core. Director Safar Sanal makes his debut, co‑writing the screenplay with Joju George and Ramesh Girija, and the film is produced by Ajith Vinayaka, known for critically acclaimed titles such as Ponman and Gaganachari.
Parvathy’s new venture, Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, casts her in a crime‑investigation drama where she joins the police force after her husband’s death. The film also stars Vijayaraghavan, Mathew Thomas and others, and is directed by Shahad Nilambur, who previously directed Prakashan Parakkatte and Anuragam. The plot is expected to blend a personal journey with investigative work, offering Parvathy a role in a space she has not explored on screen before.
In addition to the two women‑led releases, the September 11 slate includes Farook Abdulrahiman’s Ozhiyathe and Priyadarshan’s Hindi remake of his Malayalam blockbuster Oppam, titled Haiwaan. The Hindi thriller stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan and will run alongside the Malayalam dramas, giving audiences a mix of crime investigation, emotional storytelling and star‑studded action.
With Aasha and Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar> anchoring the weekend, Malayalam cinema showcases two films that place women and their journeys at the forefront, while the additional releases broaden the appeal for both regional and national audiences.
