Ottaal (2015)
Plot
Ottaal (English: The Trap) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj, an adaptation of the Anton Chekhov 1886 short story "Vanka". The film stars Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan, as well as Shine Tom Chacko, Sabitha Jayaraj and Thomas G. Kannampuzha. It became the first movie in India to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release. The film made history, becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to sweep all the top awards in the 20-year history of the International Film Festival of Kerala. It was one of four Malayalam films selected to be a part of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in November 2015.
Ottaal details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2015 |
| Genres | History |
| Runtime | 1h 21m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Jayaraj |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Ottaal — questions
What is Ottaal about?
Ottaal (English: The Trap) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj, an adaptation of the Anton Chekhov 1886 short story "Vanka". The film stars Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan, as well as Shine Tom Chacko, Sabitha Jayaraj and Thomas G. Kannampuzha. It became the first movie in India to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release. The film made history, becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to sweep all the top awards in the 20-year history of the International Film Festival of Kerala. It was one of four Malayalam films selected to be a part of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in November 2015.
Who is in the cast of Ottaal?
Ottaal stars Shine Tom Chacko and is directed by Jayaraj. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Ottaal online?
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How long is Ottaal?
Ottaal runs 1h 21m (81 minutes).
Who directed Ottaal?
Ottaal was directed by Jayaraj.
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