The Late Kunjappa
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| Directed by | Shijith Kalyadan |
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| Written by | Shijith Kalyadan |
| Story by | Radhakrishnan Thalachangad |
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| Music by | Vinay Divakaran |
| Cinematography | Tarun Sudhakaran |
Production company | Kannur Kafe |
| Distributed by | manoramaMAX |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
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The Late Kunjappa is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Shijith Kalyadan.[1] The film is produced by Tarun Sudhakaran and Shijith Kalyadan under the banner of Kannur Kafe. The film features a primary cast consisting of actors from the Kannur Kafe digital series, including Ramakrishnan Pazhassi, Sasidharan Mattannur, Ratheesh Iritty, and Leela Koombaala.[2]
Plot
The film is a satirical drama that explores the themes of death, societal rituals, and family dynamics in a rural North Malabar setting. It follows the events surrounding a local character, Kunjappa, whose "late" status leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and reflections on the value of life within a close-knit community.[3]
Cast
- Ramakrishnan Pazhassi
- Sasidharan Mattannur
- Ratheesh Iritty
- Leela Koombaala
- Bijuttan Mattannur
Production
The film marks the feature-length directorial debut of Shijith Kalyadan, known for his work with the digital platform Kannur Kafe. The story was penned by Radhakrishnan Thalachangad. Tarun Sudhakaran served as the cinematographer and colorist, while Vinay Divakaran handled the music and visual effects. The film was primarily shot in and around Kannur district.[4]
Music
The soundtrack and background score were composed by Vinay Divakaran, with lyrics written by Kaveri Kalhar. The playback singers for the film include Mathan and Dhananjay RK.[2]
Release
The Late Kunjappa was released on 6 February 2026. Following its theatrical window, the film began streaming on the OTT platform manoramaMAX.
References
- ↑ "The Late Kunjappa Movie First Look Poster Out". Kerala TV. 16 September 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Late Kunjappa (2026) Movie Details". Malayalam Movie & Music Database. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "The Late Kunjappa Malayalam Movie Teaser: Kannur Kafe actors unite". Asianet News. 29 November 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
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