This Vishu season, the Malayalam film industry received a colorful surprise with the release of the first look poster of Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira — a much-anticipated romantic comedy starring Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead. With a blend of love, laughter, and evident madness, the poster has already sparked curiosity and excitement among cinephiles.

Directed by Althaf Salim, the film marks his second directorial venture after the widely appreciated Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela (2017), and judging by the first glimpse, he’s back with a story that’s both heartwarming and hilariously unpredictable.

A Wedding Gone Wild — What the Poster Reveals

The first look sets the tone with a perfect mixture of romantic flair and comedic chaos. Fahadh Faasil, decked in a regal sherwani, is seen majestically perched on a white horse — evoking a dreamy wedding fantasy. However, what surrounds him is far from tranquil.

The other characters, including Kalyani Priyadarshan, Vinay Forrt, Lal, and Suresh Krishna, appear stunned, confused, and alarmed — all set in what looks like a wedding gone hilariously wrong. The tagline, “Their love story was perfect… until the wedding,” hints at an entertaining series of misadventures unfolding from this seemingly fairytale romance.

An Ensemble Cast to Elevate the Chaos

One of the most exciting aspects of Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is its stellar ensemble cast. Apart from Fahadh and Kalyani, the film features a powerhouse lineup of Malayalam cinema’s most versatile performers — Revathi, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Lal, Vinay Forrt, Suresh Krishna, Babu Antony, Johny Antony, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Vineeth Vasudevan, Anuraj OB, and Saafboi.

Each character, judging by the poster’s wedding pandemonium, seems to bring their own brand of eccentricity to the plot — promising a comedy of errors that will unravel as the story unfolds.

Rom-Com Roots with a Fresh Perspective

Malayalam cinema is no stranger to well-crafted romantic comedies, and Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira seems poised to continue that tradition — while delivering something refreshingly modern. With director Althaf Salim at the helm, who proved his ability to balance humor with emotion in his debut, fans can expect a screenplay that’s both witty and deeply relatable, especially for young couples and families navigating wedding madness.

Strong Technical Crew Behind the Scenes

The film is produced by Ashiq Usman, a name known for backing quality Malayalam content. Supporting the vision is cinematographer Jinto George, editor Abhinav Sunder Nayak, and music director Justin Varghese, each bringing their distinctive craft to enhance the storytelling.

With the visuals promising vibrancy and the score expected to mirror the emotional and comic beats of the film, Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira could turn out to be one of 2025’s most engaging rom-coms.

Fahadh Faasil’s Expanding Universe

While Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is grabbing attention in Malayalam, Fahadh Faasil’s pan-Indian presence continues to grow. He’s currently awaiting the release of his Tamil venture Maareesan, alongside Vadivelu. In Malayalam, he’s busy with multiple projects including Karate Chandran, the multi-starrer MMMN directed by Mahesh Narayanan, and an upcoming film by Renji Panicker. His Telugu outings, Oxygen and Don’t Trouble the Trouble, further solidify his reputation as one of India’s most sought-after and versatile actors.

A Wedding, A Wild Ride, and Plenty of Laughs

With its whimsical title, chaotic wedding setting, and star-studded cast, Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, humor, and heart. It taps into that familiar space where love meets tradition, and everything that can go wrong — probably will.

As the film inches closer to its release, expectations are riding high for another Fahadh Faasil-led gem that delivers both comedy gold and emotional depth in equal measure.