Choonda, a fisherman, is the leader of the village kabaddi team and is married to Thamara. When a thug challenges him for a match, the rival team's captain turns out to be Choonda's long-lost brother.
Acting
Manoj K Jayan's physicality in kabaddi sequences
Production
Authentic coastal Kerala village atmosphere
Director
Anil K Nair
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kayam was one of several 2010s Malayalam films attempting to revive the rural sports drama template of the 1980s, with limited commercial success.
The film's coastal Kollam setting showcases the traditional 'chenda' percussion and Theyyam-influenced visual culture rarely seen in mainstream Malayalam cinema of this era.
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