Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai, starring Nivin Pauly, Soori and Anjali in the lead roles, has received positive responses following its preview show ahead of the worldwide theatrical release on October 1, 2026. Written and directed by acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Ram, the film is being released in Kerala by Wayfarer Films.
According to reactions following the preview screening, Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai has been described as a beautiful film that connects emotionally with the audience. The unusual subject, Ram’s distinctive narrative style and the performances of Nivin Pauly, Soori and Anjali were among the aspects highlighted in the early responses.
Produced by Suresh Kamatchi under the banner of V House Productions, the film explores multiple genres and emotions while presenting a world quite different from conventional narratives.
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Preview Reports
The preview show was attended by Nivin Pauly, Soori and Anjali along with members of the film’s cast and crew. Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, Malayalam actor Aju Varghese and several personalities from the film industry were also present for the screening.
The responses emerging after the preview particularly highlighted the film’s emotional treatment and its unconventional storytelling. Viewers at the screening also pointed to the distinctive setting, characterisation and presentation as elements that give the film a different cinematic experience.
Rather than staying within a single genre, Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai travels through thriller, mystery, fantasy, romance, humour, action and emotional drama.
Nivin Pauly as an Immortal Character
One of the most unusual elements of Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai is Nivin Pauly‘s character. The actor plays an immortal man who has been living for more than 8,000 years, giving the story a fantasy dimension alongside its other narrative layers.
Preview reactions have drawn attention to the different shades of Nivin Pauly’s performance. His combination scenes with Soori, including their humour and emotional exchanges, have also been mentioned positively in the responses following the screening.
Anjali plays another important character whose presence is crucial to the progression of the story.
The movie marks Nivin Pauly’s return as a lead actor in Tamil cinema after Richie and is also his first collaboration with director Ram.
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Cast and Crew
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai |
| Worldwide Release | October 1, 2026 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Writer & Director | Ram |
| Lead Cast | Nivin Pauly, Soori, Anjali |
| Other Cast | Ravi Mariya, N. Azhagam Perumal |
| Producer | Suresh Kamatchi |
| Banner | V House Productions |
| Kerala Release | Wayfarer Films |
| Music | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Additional Music | Santhosh Dhayanidhi |
| Cinematography | N. K. Ekambaram |
| Editing | Mathi V. S. |
| Production Design | Umesh J. Kumar |
| Lyrics | Madhan Karky, Mathi Pugazhendhi |
| Action | Stunt Silva |
| Choreography | Sandy Master |
| Costume Design | Chandrakant Sonawane |
| Makeup | Pattanam Rasheed |
| Sound Design & Mix | T. Udayakumar |
| Sound Design | Ranjith Venkittagopal, Saravana Kumar |
| Sound Effects | Rajasekhar |
| VFX | B Studio |
| VFX Head | C. Gajendran |
| VFX Supervisor | Karthik Kambettan |
| Still Photography | Jayakumar Vairavan |
| Colorist | Rajasekhar |
| Production Executives | Jagadeesh K. H., Ameerraj, Praveen Kumar G., Malik I. |
International Film Festival Recognition
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai had already attracted attention on the international film festival circuit before its theatrical release. The film premiered at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam and was among the 12 films selected for the VPRO Big Screen Award competition.
Its festival journey introduced Ram’s film to international audiences well before its commercial theatrical release.
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Releases on October 1
Following the positive response from the preview screening, Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai reaches theatres worldwide on October 1, 2026.
For Kerala audiences, Wayfarer Films is bringing the Nivin Pauly starrer to theatres. The combination of Ram’s storytelling, Nivin Pauly’s unusual immortal character, Soori and Anjali’s performances and the film’s mix of fantasy, mystery and emotion forms the central attraction of the release.
The initial comments discussed here are based on preview-show reactions ahead of the wider theatrical release, rather than a final Kerala TV review of the film.
