5 things you should know before you watch Kishkindha Kandam

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The Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film Kishkindha Kandam is all set to be released on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on November 1. The film was released in September and gained a lot of praise during its theatrical run from the audiences. Now that it is getting easy for the OTT release, here are the top five things you should know about the movie before you actually stream it online:

5 things you should know before you watch Kishkindha Kandam on Disney+ Hotstar:  1. Plot 

Kishkindha Kandam is said to be a mystery thriller that is about a retired military officer who is in his seventies and his son, who is a forest officer by profession. The story of the father-son duo progresses after their licensed gun goes missing for two years. Wondering what is more in the film? Actor Asif Ali’s character is in the film haunted by the disappearance of his first wife and child, who have been missing for a few years. What is the reason behind all these mysterious missing cases? That is what the film is all about. 

2. Cast and crew

This Malayalam film has been directed by Dinjith Ayyathan. The film has dialogue by Bahul Ramesh. The film features actors like Aparna Balamurali, Asif Ali, Vijayaraghavan, Jagadish, Kottayam Ramesh, Ashokan, Nishan, and Gibin Gopinath. Music for the film has been given by Mujeeb Majeed. Editing for the Malayalam film was done by Sooraj E.S. The film has been produced by Joby George Thadathil. The film has been made under the banner of Goodwill Entertainment.

3. Box Office Collection

As per media reports, Kishkindha Kaandam was made on a budget of around Rs. 7 crores. The film has so far earned a worldwide gross of over Rs. 76 crores, making it a blockbuster Malayalam film.

4. More about its theatrical release

Kishkindha Kaandam was released on September 12. The film was a commercial hit and even became actor Asif Ali's highest grossing movie in a leading role.

5. Reviews

Critics and theatregoers applauded the film's plot, background score and performances by the actor. Some believe the film is a worthy contribution to Malayalam cinema's mystery thriller genre.