Kothiyan

By Pickle November 24, 2024

Fishers of Men

India | Malayalam | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis

Sreekumar, a sober and vegetarian middle-class family man, is transformed into a fish addict after a confrontation with Kuttan Asari, a lower-caste carpenter, and his subaltern goddess. Asari’s curse unleashes Sreekumar’s insatiable craving for fish, leading him down a path of destruction. As Sreekumar’s obsession grows, he abandon’s his family, job, and social norms. He becomes a nomadic figure, seeking exotic fish experiences, and develops an uncanny knowledge of aquatic life. His transformation is marked by hallucinations, prophetic visions and a love for humanity. The narrative explores themes of addiction, social hierarchy, and the blurring of human and animal boundaries. Sreekumar’s descent into madness is juxtaposed with Asari’s quiet satisfaction. The story culminates in Sreekumar’s death, but his spirit is reborn, sailing into the sea with fishermen, symbolizing his complete surrender to his obsession. The floating fish-bone remains at his funeral underscore the transformative power of his addiction.

Sanju Surendran
Director

Director(s) Statement

Kothiyan is a fantastical journey where obsession meets absurdity. I invite you to dive into a world where a respectable middle-class man’s life is turned upside down by an insatiable craving for fish. With a dash of magical realism and a pinch of satire, we follow Sreekumar’s hilarious descent into madness. As he navigates a surreal landscape of fish-filled fantasies and eccentric characters, we’re reminded that even the most ordinary lives can hold extraordinary secrets. This is a whimsical adventure, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, and the pursuit of pleasure becomes a wild ride. Obsession is a one way street.

Budget
USD 659, 322

Financing in place
USD 204, 463

Production Company
Cloud Door Films

Looking for
Co-Producers, Financers, Film Lab/Workshop/Fund