Malavazhi

Malavazhi is a Malayalam drama directed by Boban Govindan and written by Rajesh Kurumali, set in the misty hills of Kerala. Its central figure is Manikyan, the last guardian of Parayan Kali, a fading ritual of the Paraya community. When quarry mafias threaten Muniyattukunnu mountain, Manikyan stands against them, and his resistance turns into a wider fight against greed, displacement and silence. The cast includes Devadasan Cheravath, Siji Pradeep, Santha Kumari, Guru Somasundaram, I M Vijayan, Praveen Narayanan and Rajesh Kurumali. Devadasan Cheravath produces the film under Lee Gold Films, with music by Mohan Sithara, cinematography by Madhu Ambat and editing by Sumesh BWT. Malavazhi has screened on the festival circuit: it received a jury mention at the Kashmir World International Film Festival, won awards at the Bollywood International Film Festival and the Asian Talent International Film Festival, and was an official selection at the 9th International Folklore Film Festival in 2026.