Movie Details:
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genres | Drama, Romantic |
| Release date | 6 March 2020 (Theatrical) 22 June 2020 (Netflix) |
| Running time | 1hr 53min |
| Certificate | U |
| Starring | Anna Ben Sreenath Bhasi Roshan Mathew |
| Directed by | Muhammad Musthafa |
| Written by | Muhammad Musthafa |
| Produced by | Vishnu Venu |
| Cinematography by | Jimshi Khalid |
| Edited by | Noufal Abdullah |
| Music by | Sushin Shyam |
| Production Company | Kadhaas Untold |
| Distributor | Local Theatres Netflix |
Cast & Characters:
- Anna Ben as Jessy
- Sreenath Bhasi as Roy
- Roshan Mathew as Vishnu
- Sudhi Koppa as Benny
- Tanvi Ram as Annie, Roy’s cousin
- Vijilesh Karayad as Riyas, Roy’s friend
- Nisha Sarang as Mary, Jessy’s mother
- James Eliya as Varghese, Jessy’s father
- Nilja K Baby as Lakshmi, Jessy’s friend, Neighbour Girl
- Muhammad Musthafa as Abu
- Sudheesh as Father Gabriel
- Salam Bappu Palapetty
- Navas Vallikkunnu
- Mohammed Eravattoor as Murali
- Jolly Chirayath as Saramma
- Naseer Sankranthi as Martin
- Smitha Ambu as Saleena
Storyline:
Kappela follows the story of Vishnu, an auto-rickshaw driver, and Jessy, a village girl, who develop a romantic relationship over phone calls without having met each other in person. Their budding romance takes unexpected turns as they navigate the complexities of love and trust. The film explores themes of modern relationships, the impact of technology on communication, and the realities of falling in love with someone you barely know.
About Movie:
Kappela is a Malayalam social drama thriller film written and directed by Muhammad Musthafa in his directorial debut. Produced by Vishnu Venu under the banner Kadhaas Untold, the film stars Anna Ben, Sreenath Bhasi, and Roshan Mathew. The music for the film was composed by Sushin Shyam.
Kappela received positive reviews from critics who praised the performances of the lead cast, particularly Anna Ben and Sreenath Bhasi. The film was noted for its realistic portrayal of relationships and its social message regarding love in the modern age. It resonated well with audiences and was recognized for its engaging narrative.
The film’s success led to its remake in Telugu as Butta Bomma, marking the Telugu debuts of Surya Vasishta and Arjun Das.
Kappela was selected for prestigious film festivals, including the International Film Festival of India (Indian Panorama-2020) and the International Film Festival of Kerala-2020. Anna Ben won the Best Actress Award at the 51st Kerala State Film Awards, while Musthafa received accolades for Best Debut Director.
