Movie Details:
| Based on | Macbeth by William Shakespeare |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam Hindi English |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Historical |
| Release date | 12 December 2016 (New Delhi) 24 February 2017 (India) |
| Running time | 1hr 44min |
| Certificate | A |
| Starring | Kunal Kapoor Shivajith Padmanabhan Ahran Choudhary Divina Thakur Himarsha Venkatsamy Ketaki Narayan Bilas Nair Satheesh Menon |
| Directed by | Jayaraj |
| Screenplay by | Jayaraj Dialogues: Dr. Gokulnath Ammanathil Mary Ryan |
| Produced by | Chandramohan D. Pillai Pradeep Rajan |
| Cinematography by | S. Kumar |
| Edited by | Appu N. Bhattathiri |
| Music by | Jeff Rona |
| Production Company | Chandrakala Arts |
| Distributor | Remolo Entertainment Divo Indie Rights |
| Budget | ₹35 crore |
Cast & Characters:
- Kunal Kapoor as Chandu Chekaver
- Shivajith Padmanabhan as Aromal Chekaver
- Himarsha Venkatsamy as Unniyarcha
- Satheesh Menon as Raman Chekaver (Kunhiraman)
- Shiyas Kareem as Warrior (killer)
- Ashraf Gurukkal as Kannappachekavar
- Ketaki Narayan as Kunjuneeli
- Divina Thakur as Kuttimani
- Aaran as Aringodar Chekaver
- Bilas Nair as Komappan
- Gopan Mavelikkara (Gopakumar) as Vazhunor
- Justin Antony ‘Jetta’ as Aromalunni
- Monichan as Malayan
- Atul as Paanan
- Jayadeep.V.Nair as Chandappan
Storyline:
Set in the backdrop of 13th-century North Malabar, Veeram follows Chandu Chekavar, a legendary warrior known for his valor and martial prowess. The narrative explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and revenge, paralleling the tragic elements of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Chandu’s journey is marked by his struggles against adversaries and his quest for honor, ultimately leading to a dramatic confrontation that tests his character and resolve.
About Movie:
Veeram is a historical drama film directed by Jayaraj. It is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and serves as the fifth installment in Jayaraj’s Navarasa series. The film draws inspiration from the Vadakkan Pattukal (Northern Ballads) of the North Malabar region in Kerala and tells the story of Chandu Chekavar (played by Kunal Kapoor), an infamous warrior from the 13th century.
Veeram premiered at the BRICS Film Festival on September 2, 2016, in New Delhi and was released theatrically on February 24, 2017.
