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3 must watch malayalam shortfilms:

1.36 Yards (16 min) dir. Sandhosh V
2.Vishudha Ambrosey (15 min) dir. Girish A D
3.Mattoru Divasam (43 min) dir. Kevin Thomas
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[Mattoru Divasam,36 Yards,Vishudha Ambrosey,Lino Jose Pellissery,Girish A D,Bethlehem Kudumba Unit,Shortfilms,Malayalam]

#lijojosepellissery #shortfilms #malayalam #malayalammovie #search

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MATTORU DIVASAM(Another Day)

WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨

In association with @goodfilmcollectives

Starring - @_abelmartin_ @reyanshameer

@fazzcee @gin.osaur @prem.jitha @__ee__j

Writer, Director - @thekevinseb
Director of Photography - @jacobrejii
Original Score - @steve_thomas_kottoor
Executive Producer - @vimal_josu
Editor - @anandhu_sheji_ajith
Colorist - @ravisankar.colorista
Production Controller - @omnipottan
Production Associate - @tenz_jo
Sound Design - @rahoof_sr
Sound Mixing - @kevin.jose.k
Costume Stylist - @chethan_j_lal
Art Director - @gin.osaur
Chief Associate Director - @broken_pencil._
Assistant Directors - aishwaryaasunil_ @gautam_manoj99
Camera Associates -
@abhinav_uv @adithyan22
Art Associate - @dhanurajappan
Additional Editor - @yedhu_kc
Sound Assistant - @m.g_sreegu
Designs - @_.chinmay._

Teaser cut - @yedhu_kc

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🎬 #56/100 — Mattoru Divasam (Another Day)
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Director : @thekevinseb

✍️ Mattoru Divasam (2026), directed by Kevin Thomas, is a nuanced Malayalam short film that finds its strength in quiet character observations and a grounded narrative. The story follows Albin, a young Chartered Accountancy graduate whose life takes an unexpected turn toward a mundane job in Dubai after a sudden physical altercation.

What could have become a conventional tale of youthful rebellion or revenge instead becomes an introspective exploration of unexpected connections. Rather than escalating the conflict, the film focuses on the unusual day that follows it, allowing the characters to exist together in moments of awkwardness, silence, and unexpected companionship.

The film’s biggest strength is its restraint. The deliberate pacing gives space for Albin’s emotions to unfold naturally, while the cinematography captures the everyday beauty of Kerala through impromptu swims, shared meals, bus-stop conversations, and fleeting moments of connection.

The performances remain refreshingly grounded, avoiding exaggerated drama and familiar cinematic archetypes. Through these subtle interactions, Mattoru Divasam shows how even the briefest encounters can leave a lasting impression.

With its naturalistic execution, quiet emotional depth, and character-driven storytelling, Mattoru Divasam proves that sometimes the most meaningful stories are found in the moments between the action.

🎯 Sometimes, the people we least expect can leave the biggest impact.

⭐ 8.5/10

✂️ Zerocutz — Not long. Just lasting.

#Zerocutz #100ShortFilms #MattoruDivasam #AnotherDay MalayalamShortFilm MalayalamCinema ShortFilm CharacterDriven IndependentCinema FilmReview Cinephile ShortFilmReview VisualStorytelling KeralaCinema IndianCinema

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Week Watchlist

1. Mattoru Divasam

Written & Directed by @thekevinseb
Featuring @reyanshameer @_abelmartin_

2. Dark Matter

Written & Directed by @kuttythewriter

3. DC

Written & Directed by Arun Matheswaran

4. Finding Emily

Written & Directed by @not_aleesha

5. Gatta Gusti

Written & Directed by Chella Ayyavu

6. Idhayam Murali

Written & Directed by Aakash Bhaskaran

These are my watchlist this week.
Let's catch up next weekend.

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Okay, here’s the thing about Mattoru Divasam.

I like short films that don’t behave like they have to win an award before the end credits.

This one doesn’t.

It’s simple. It’s intimate. And it knows exactly how much it needs to say - which, frankly, is a quality a lot of feature films could learn from.

What really stood out for me was the cinematography by Jacob Reji. There’s a restraint to the visuals that I really liked. The camera isn’t constantly shouting, “LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL SHOT!” It just quietly does its job. And sometimes that’s much harder to pull off.

And then there are Reyan Shameer and Abel Martin.

Both of them are really good.

What I liked is that they don’t perform the emotions for you. They let you find them. There’s a naturalness to their performances that makes the characters feel like actual people rather than two actors waiting for their next dialogue.

And that makes a difference.

Is Mattoru Divasam a perfect film? Maybe not.

But does it make you stop and think for a bit after it ends?

For me, yes.

And that’s more than I can say about a lot of things I’ve watched recently that came with a two-hour runtime and a massive marketing budget.

So, watch it.

It’s on YouTube. It’s short. It doesn’t cost you anything.

And if you’re someone who says, “I don’t have time to watch short films” — this is probably exactly why you should.

Mattoru Divasam. Give it a watch.

#review #Malayalam #film #love

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#ad for @miabytanishq 🥰🧿
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Agency : @hk_talents_
Production : @mandmproductions.india
Producer : Adarsh, @the_joto @praseedhapradeep
Director : @thekevinseb
MUA : @demure.manisha.mua @makeup_artistry_by_varshasingh
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#miabytanishq #tanishq #instareel #diamonds💎

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Before vs After // Majja Campaign with @wonderla_in

#campaign #wonderla #reelstrending #storyboard #bts

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Our latest summer campaign for @wonderla_in // Majja Campaign, Film 1/4

Produced by @orangeandteal.in

Core Creative & Direction
Creative Directors: Krish Tangirala & Chirag Divakaran
Director: Kevin Thomas
1st AD: Mithun Narayanan
Director’s Assistant: Sangeeth
Storyboard Artist: Mishal VP

Camera & Lighting
DOP: Arabind Sudhir
1st AC: Mohammed Ashmal Sha
Gaffer: Yogesh “Jogi”
Still Photography: Rohan Urs & Ralph Alfred

Production
Creative Producer: Anirudh Harshavardhan
Line Producer: Nikhilesh Acharya
Junior Producer: Noorain Asad
Assistant Line Producer: Allwin Reynold

Cast
Casting Director: Bharath Gopinathan, Febin
Inspector: Vijaya Muthu
Thief: Arun Pavumba
Constable: Baburaj

Art & Wardrobe
Production Design: Arun PS & Dhanuraj C
Costume Stylist: Vyshnav Krishna
Styling Assistant: Adithyan Saju
Dressman + Tailor: Anand
Hair and Makeup: Ankita Swain

Action & Sound (On-Set)
Stunts: Subramanya
Sync-Sound: Murthy

Post-Production & Sound Design
Editor: Mridul Madhu
VFX Editor: Athul Rajesh & Abdul Ahad
VFX Supervisors: Athul Rajesh & Abdul Ahad
Spot Editor: Mridul Madhu
Assistant Editor: Pranav Muru
Colourist: Athul Nataraj
Music Production: Manov Bhowmick
Voice-over for languages: Decilabs Creative Technologies

Technical Vendors & Crew
Camera Equipment & Attendants- Rectangle Studios & Capture Crew
Light Equipment - ACS
Lightmen - CCS + Cinema Angadi
Track and Trolley - Basavaraju
Special Rigs - Sandalwood Rigs
Studio Space - RS Gowda Studios

Logistics, Location & Comfort
Location Manager: Ravi Kirana
PA System: Srinivas
Air-Conditioners: Srinivas
Vanity Vans: Jagadeesh
Tent: Ayappa “Anil”
Generator: Jeevan Gensets
Spot Services: Annapurna Enterprises
Production Cabs: Justrippin Leisure Pvt Ltd

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for entertainment purposes only. Any actions depicted are exaggerated for comedic effect we do not condone or encourage the same.

#ad #campaign #majja #wonderla

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Shoot time
Kiddies scoop #malayalam #orhan

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From Aavesham to Vaazha2..Small roles, big dreams.🤍🧿

#aavesham #prakambanam #vaazha2

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New ad series for @ctrlsdatacenters - Film 3/3

Production House: @theprofoundproject
Producer: @theabhinavagarwal
Director: @thekevinseb
DOP: @exposapien
Writer/Chief AD: @broken_pencil._
Stylist: @r.a.c.h.n.aa
MUA: @archanaaa_singh00
Art Director: @nirupamathomass
Co-actors: @amyth_kalra, @eyeofathena_
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Digital Film | Ad Film | Corporate Film | Bangalore Actors | Bangalore Model | Casting Call | CtrlS

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