Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali

Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali (Malayalam: അഭ്യന്തര കുറ്റവാളി) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by debutant Sethunath Padmakumar. The film stars Asif Ali alongside Thulasi, Jagadish, and Harisree Ashokan in lead roles.^[2][3]

Aabhyanthara Kuttavali
U.S theatrical release poster
Directed by	Sethunath Padmakumar
Written by	Sethunath Padmakumar
Produced by	Naisam Salam
Starring	Asif Ali Thulasi Jagadish Harisree Ashokan
Cinematography	Ajay David Kachappilly
Edited by	Sobin K Soman
Music by	Songs: Bijibal Muthu Christy Joby Score: Rahul Raj
Production company	Naisam Salam Productions
Distributed by	Dream Big Films (India) Fars Films (Overseas)
Release date	6 June 2025 (2025-06-06)
Running time	121 minutes[1]
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Cast

• Asif Ali as Sahadevan
• Thulasi as Nayana
• Shreya Rukmini as Advocate Anila
• Jagadish as Advocate Vishwanathan
• Vijayakumar as Advocate Rex Arackal^[4]
• Harisree Ashokan as Makkar
• Azees Nedumangad
• Anand Manmadhan
• Prem Kumar
• Sidharth Bharathan as Peter
• Kannan Sagar
• Gopu Kesav as Nayana's father
• Usha Chandrababu as Nayana's mother
• Balachandran Chullikkad as Sahadevan's father
• Neeraja Rajendran

Production

Development and pre-production

The film is directed by Sethunath Padmakumar in his directorial debut.^[5] The story is said to be a comedy-drama tackling issues related to patriarchy.^[6]

Filming

Principal photography started in August 2024 in Thriprayar, Kerala.^[7] The shoot was completed by early October 2024.^[8]

Music

The music is composed by Bijibal, Muthu, and Christy Joby, with Rahul Raj handling the background score.^[9]

Release

Theatrical

Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali was released on 6 June 2025.^[10] The film was initially scheduled to release on 3 April 2025,^[11] however, the release was postponed due to financial disputes and other issues.^[12]

Legal and financial issues

Producer Naisam Salam confirmed financial difficulties that have delayed the release.^[13] The financier has also approached the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce regarding disputes.^[14]