

Set in Trivandrum, the story of Ottam unfolds in a day, and progresses through the lives of two youngsters - Abhi and Vinay. What does destiny have in store for these young men?
Acting
Nandu Anand's nervous energy is painfully real.
Cinematography
Trivandrum's back alleys shot like a fever dream.
Director
Zam
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Zam shot this guerrilla-style in real Trivandrum locations with local non-actors mixed into scenes.
The film captures a specific 2019 Kerala moment—post-flood anxiety, gig economy precarity, and young men with degrees but no jobs.