Nayattu (2021 film)

Nayattu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMartin Prakkat
Written byShahi Kabir
Produced byRanjith
P. M. Sasidharan
StarringKunchako Boban
Joju George
Nimisha Sajayan
CinematographyShyju Khalid
Edited byMahesh Narayanan
Rajesh Rajenndrran
Music byVishnu Vijay
Production
companies
Distributed byMagic Frames
Release date
  • 8 April 2021 (2021-04-08) (India)
Running time
122 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Nayattu (transl. Hunting) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language drama thriller film directed by Martin Prakkat and written by Shahi Kabir. It was produced by Ranjith and P. M. Sasidharan through Gold Coin Motion Picture Company in association with Martin Prakkat Films. The film stars Kunchako Boban, Joju George, and Nimisha Sajayan, with Jaffar Idukki, Anil Nedumangad, and Hakkim Shajahan in supporting roles. Vishnu Vijay composed the original songs and background score.[1][2]

The film was released on 8 April 2021 to widespread critical acclaim for its direction and the cast's performances. It was one among the 14 films shortlisted for India's submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards, but lost in final selection.[3] The film was remade in Telugu as Kota Bommali PS (2023).[4]

  1. ^ "Martin Prakkat's next gets a title - 'Nayattu'". The New Indian Express. 18 September 2020.
  2. ^ Soman, Deepa (24 February 2021). "Kunchako Boban says his 'Nayattu' character Praveen Michael was quite a challenging one". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "Nayattu, Mandela in shortlist of films for India's entry to Academy Awards". News Minute. 20 October 2021.
  4. ^ "'Kotabommali', Telugu remake of 'Nayattu' motion poster released". Mathrubhumi. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.