The film features Asif Ali and Thulasi in the lead roles and directed by debutant Sethunath Padmakumar
ZEE5 to Premiere Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali , A film on Section 498A, from 17th October
ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown OTT platform, is set to premiere the much-anticipated Malayalam comedy drama ‘Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali’ on 17th October. Directed by debutant Sethunath Padmakumar, Produced by Naisam Salam, the film features Asif Ali alongside Thulasi, Jagadish and Harisree among others.
The story follows Sahadevan (Asif Ali), a temporary government worker in a cooperative society, who dreams of a happy married life with his bride Nayana (Thulasi). But on their wedding day, an unexpected turn of events changes his life forever. When Sahadevan receives 100 sovereigns of gold as a gift from his father-in-law, what should have been the beginning of marital bliss turns into turmoil. Soon after, Nayana files a case against him under Section 498A for dowry harassment and domestic abuse, raising questions about love, trust, and the complexities of modern relationship.
Talking about the film and its World Digital Premiere, Director Sethunath Padmakumar said, “Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali is meant to invite discussions. While Section 498A has been vital in safeguarding women, the film also asks what happens when someone is wrongly accused. Through humor and drama, we’re presenting both sides of this complex reality, and I’m glad that ZEE5 is giving this story a digital stage where it can reach audiences everywhere”
ആസിഫ് അലി, തുളസി ഹരിദാസ്, ശ്രേയ രുക്മിണി എന്നിവർ പ്രധാന കഥാപാത്രങ്ങളായി, സേതുനാഥ് പത്മകുമാർ ആദ്യമായി സംവിധാനം ചെയ്ത ‘ആഭ്യന്തര കുറ്റവാളി’ ഒക്ടോബർ 17-ന് ZEE5 ഇൽ പ്രീമിയർ ചെയ്യും.
Actor Asif Ali said
“Portraying Sahadevan was a unique challenge because he isn’t drawn in black or white. He’s an ordinary man caught in extraordinary circumstances. What I appreciate most is that the film doesn’t pass judgment, it simply raises questions. With ZEE5 bringing Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali to a wider audience, I hope viewers connect with Sahadevan’s journey and see it as a reflection of real dilemmas faced in society.”
Which OTT ?
Don’t miss the digital premiere of Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali on 17th October, streaming exclusively on ZEE5











