Kismath (2016 film)

Kismath (from kismet; ) is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by debutante Shanavas K Bavakutty. The film stars Shane Nigam as Irfan and Shruthy Menon as Anita, two star-crossed lovers from different religious backgrounds (Islam and Hinduism). It is produced by Rajeev Ravi under the banner of Pattam Cinema Company, and in association with LJ Films and Akbar Travels.

The film narrates the real-life story of two young lovers from Ponnani, in Kerala - a 28-year-old scheduled caste girl and a 23-year-old Muslim boy - who faced backlash from society for their relationship in 2011. The screenplay was conceived by Bavakutty while serving as the town's Municipal Councillor.

A trailer was released on 20 July 2016. The film was released on 29 July 2016. The film was a commercial success.

Cast

Shane Nigam as Irfan

Shruthy Menon as Anita

Vinay Forrt as Sub Inspector Ajay C Menon

Alencier Ley Lopez as Sayed Bava Thangal

Sajitha Madathil as the warden

Surabhi Lakshmi as Saleena

P. Balachandran as Appu Nair

Sunil Sukhada as Assistant Sub Inspector Nair

Anand Bal as Plaza Khaleel

Anil Nedumangad as Mohanan

Vijayan Karanthoor as K T

Jayaprakash Kuloor as Aboo

Binoy Nambala as Shihab

Abu Salih as Irfan's friend

Binny Tom

Soundtrack

Awards and nominations

Winner - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Malayalam - Shruthy Menon

Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam - Shruthy Menon

Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Malayalam - Sushin Shyam

References

External links

2010s Malayalam-language films

Indian romantic drama films

Films shot in Kozhikode

2016 romantic drama films

2016 films

Films scored by Sushin Shyam