The Priest (2021)
Plot
The Priest is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language supernatural horror mystery film directed by debutant Jofin T. Chacko. The film stars Mammootty, Nikhila Vimal and Baby Monica. Manju Warrier appears in an extended cameo role in the second half of the film. Produced jointly by B. Unnikrishnan and Anto Joseph, the film features original score and soundtrack composed and produced by Rahul Raj. The film is itself inspired the basic threads of the story of the English TV series Father Brown and the 2019 released American horror thriller film, The Prodigy. The film was scheduled to release on 31 July 2020 on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, but production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The film released on 11 March 2021 to generally mixed reviews but was a commercial success.
The Priest details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery |
| Runtime | 2h 27m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Jofin T. Chacko |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is The Priest about?
The Priest is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language supernatural horror mystery film directed by debutant Jofin T. Chacko. The film stars Mammootty, Nikhila Vimal and Baby Monica. Manju Warrier appears in an extended cameo role in the second half of the film. Produced jointly by B. Unnikrishnan and Anto Joseph, the film features original score and soundtrack composed and produced by Rahul Raj. The film is itself inspired the basic threads of the story of the English TV series Father Brown and the 2019 released American horror thriller film, The Prodigy. The film was scheduled to release on 31 July 2020 on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, but production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The film released on 11 March 2021 to generally mixed reviews but was a commercial success.
Who is in the cast of The Priest?
The Priest stars Mammootty, Nikhila Vimal and is directed by Jofin T. Chacko. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch The Priest online?
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How long is The Priest?
The Priest runs 2h 27m (147 minutes).
Who directed The Priest?
The Priest was directed by Jofin T. Chacko.
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