Take Off (2017)
Plot
Take Off is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language survival thriller film, based on the ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit, Iraq, in 2014. The film is directed by Mahesh Narayan, in his directorial debut, and stars Kunchacko Boban and Parvathy Thiruvothu. Fahadh Faasil appears in an extended cameo in the film. It is written by Narayan and P. V. Shajikumar. The film was shot in Dubai and Kerala. Take Off was released on 24 March 2017, and received acclaim from critics, winning the Silver Peacock - Special Jury Award (for Mahesh Narayan), and Silver Peacock for Best Actress (Parvathy) at the 48th IFFI. Parvathy also won her first Special Jury Mention at the 65th National Film Awards, her second Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress, and a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam. It was included in The Hindu's top 25 Malayalam films of the decade.
Take Off details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2017 |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 19m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Mahesh Narayanan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Take Off about?
Take Off is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language survival thriller film, based on the ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit, Iraq, in 2014. The film is directed by Mahesh Narayan, in his directorial debut, and stars Kunchacko Boban and Parvathy Thiruvothu. Fahadh Faasil appears in an extended cameo in the film. It is written by Narayan and P. V. Shajikumar. The film was shot in Dubai and Kerala. Take Off was released on 24 March 2017, and received acclaim from critics, winning the Silver Peacock - Special Jury Award (for Mahesh Narayan), and Silver Peacock for Best Actress (Parvathy) at the 48th IFFI. Parvathy also won her first Special Jury Mention at the 65th National Film Awards, her second Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress, and a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam. It was included in The Hindu's top 25 Malayalam films of the decade.
Who is in the cast of Take Off?
Take Off stars Kunchacko Boban, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Fahadh Faasil and is directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Take Off online?
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How long is Take Off?
Take Off runs 2h 19m (139 minutes).
Who directed Take Off?
Take Off was directed by Mahesh Narayanan.
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