Ennu Swantham Punyalan
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| Ennu Swantham Punyalan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mahesh Madhu |
| Written by | Samji M. Antony |
| Produced by | Ligo John |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Renadive |
| Edited by | Sobin K. Soman |
| Music by | Sam C. S. |
Production company | Truth Seekers Movie Productions |
| Distributed by | Magic Frames (India) Phars Film (overseas) |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹8.70 crore [3] |
Ennu Swantham Punyalan (transl. Your own, Saint) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy comedy thriller film directed by Mahesh Madhu and written by Samji M. Antony.[4] It stars Arjun Ashokan, Balu Varghese, Anaswara Rajan, Renji Panicker, Althaf Salim, and Baiju Santhosh.
The film was officially announced on 3 November 2023. Principal photography began on 24 June 2024, with filming locations including Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Kottayam. The songs and original score were composed by Sam C. S.[5] The film was released on 10 January 2025.
Reluctant priest Thomas' life is disrupted when a young woman and a thief unexpectedly arrive at his church mansion, leading to a series of chaotic encounters that uncover connections and revelations amidst misunderstandings and dilemmas.
Cast
- Arjun Ashokan as Punyalan
- Balu Varghese as Fr. Thomas
- Vishnu Purushan as younger Thomas
- Anaswara Rajan as Meera
- Renji Panicker as Fr.Nicholas
- Althaf Salim as Kapyar
- Baiju Santhosh
- Vineeth Viswam as Shanu
- Sinoj Varghese
- Meenaraj Palluruthy
- Surjith Gopinath
- Maya as servant
- Balu Sreedhar as Sub Inspector
Production
Development
The film marks the directorial debut of Mahesh Madhu.[6] On 16 January 2023, Mahesh Madhu announced the project, confirming Arjun Ashokan, Balu Varghese, and Anaswara Rajan as part of the cast. The story and screenplay was written by Samji M. Antony. The film is produced by Ligo John under the banner of The Truth Seekers.
The cinematography was handled by Renadive and the visuals and pacing supervised by editor Sobin K. Soman.[7]
Casting
Arjun Ashokan signed on for Ennu Swantham Punyalan. The team announced that Balu Varghese, Anaswara Rajan, Renji Panicker, Althaf Salim, and Baiju Santhosh would play key roles, with Anaswara Rajan taking the female lead. The director also stated that the movie would introduce a number of new faces.[8]
Filming
Principal photography of the film began on 3 November 2023, with a puja ceremony. The shoot lasted for 70 days, taking place across various locations, including Ezhupunna, Alappuzha, Aluva, Ernakulam, and Kuttikkanam in Idukki. The first schedule was held from 1 to 8 March 2023, in Ernakulam.[9] The second schedule took place from 3 to 31 November 2023, in Ezhupunna and Kuttikkanam. The third and final schedule occurred from 2 to 10 December 2023, in Aluva, followed by the final leg of the shoot in Kuttikkanam from 11 December 2023, to 5 January 2024.[10]
Music
Release
It released on 10 January 2025, as announced by actor Arjun Ashokan through his social media handles.[12][13]
