Communist Pacha Adhava Appa

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The makers of Communist Pacha Adhava Appa, which marks the debut of filmmaker Zakariya as a lead actor, dropped the video of the song titled Arikilaayi on Wednesday. The track, composed by Sreehari K Nair and penned by Nishad Ahamed, is sung by K S Chithra. Directed by Shamim Moideen, the film is scheduled to release on January 3, 2025. It is scripted by Ashif Kakkodi, who earlier collaborated with Zakariya as a co-writer in  Halal Love Story (2020) and  Momo In Dubai (2023). He also penned the Manju Warrier-starrer Ayisha (2023), produced by Zakariya.

Communist Pacha Adhava Appa also features Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Nazlin, Ranji Kankol, Parakkal Balan, RJ Anuroop, Althaf Salim, Sarasa Balussery, and Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey-fame Kudassanad Kanam in prominent roles. On the technical front, the film has cinematography by Shafi Koroth, music by Sreehari K Nair and edits by late Nishad Yusuf. It is backed by Salwan under the banner of Haritha Entertainments LLP.

Zakariya, well known for helming the acclaimed 2018-film Sudani From Nigeria and Halal Love Story, had earlier acted in a brief role in the Aashiq Abu directorial Virus (2019).