Prime members in India and across 240countries and territories can stream the exclusive digital premiere of Kuruthistarting 11th August, 2021.
Amazon Prime Video today unveiledthe gripping trailer of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Malayalam crime-thriller Kuruthi which releases on 11thAugust on the first day of Onam. Directed by ManuWarrier, written by AnishPallyal and produced by SupriyaMenon under the banner of PrithvirajProductions, the AmazonOriginal Movie boasts of an incredibly stellar cast, with Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead along with RoshanMathew, MuraliGopy, ShineTom Chacko, Srindaa, Mamukkoya, ManikandanRajan, NavasVallikkunnu, SagarSurya and Naslen in pivotal roles.
The fast-paced trailer takes usthrough the verdant background of Eratupetta in Kerala into the life ofIbrahim, who leads a lonely life in the mountains trying hard to leave behindbitter memories of the past that haunt him till day. On a fateful night, aninjured cop barges into his house with a prisoner and seeks refuge. When apowerful enemy burning with vengeance follows them into his house, Ibrahim isforced to confront testing questions about his own beliefs and convictions.
“On the auspicious occasion ofOnam, we are delighted to present a perfect treat for our audiences with Kuruthi,” said Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, AmazonPrime Video, India. “Malayalam films have managed to captivatethe attention and interest of consumers across the world and we are thrilled tocollaborate with Prithviraj Productions and add this much-awaited,mega-entertainer to our existing repertoire. With its compelling storyline andan extremely talented ensemble cast, Kuruthi has all the right ingredients, and we aremore than happy to bring the worldwide premiere of the film on Amazon PrimeVideo on 11th August.”
“A Vow to Kill, An Oath toProtect is the crux of Kuruthi and the trailer gives a sneak-peek intowhat fans can expect, when the film launches on 11th August,” commented producer and actorPrithviraj Sukumaran. “Kuruthi is one of the most intense and fast pacedfilms I have been a part of. With a captivating story and nonstop thrills whichwill have the audience hooked, this is one film I am extremely proud of. Myjourney with Amazon Prime Video has been extremely rewarding and I am elated tolaunch Kuruthi for a global audience on the streamingservice. On behalf of the entire cast and crew, I would like to wish our fans aHappy Onam in advance.”
“The audience anticipation for Kuruthi is overwhelming as this ismy directorial debut in Malayalam cinema. It was a fantastic experience workingwith such a stellar star cast and committed crew. All this was possible thanksto Supriya and Prithvi,” said directorManu Warrier on his directorial debut in the Malayalam film industry. “With nonstop thrill, drama and action,audiences are going to be at the edge of their seats from beginning toend. The entire team has put their heartand soul into the making of this film and I am so glad that it will launch onAmazon Prime Video for a global audience to watch, during the festive occasionof Onam.”
“Love, Hate, Revenge, Protection, and the question of rightor wrong - this is what Kuruthidepicts. I am extremely excited for Kuruthi,”added actor Roshan Mathew. It’s a movie I really enjoyed shooting for andI believe the trailer itself gives a glimpse of the level of thrill and excitementthe audience is in for this Onam. It has been a delight to be part of theAmazon Prime Video family and I am thrilled to collaborate with the serviceonce again. The world premiere on Amazon Prime Video gives us an opportunity toreach movie lovers across 240 countries and territories which is extremelyrewarding and satisfying for us. I hope you all love the movie as much as weloved making it. Happy Onam.”
“I have been fortunate to be apart of some brilliant movie projects and Kuruthi adds another jewel tothe crown,” shared actor ShineTom Chacko. “This fast-paced thriller is extremely entertaining and willtruly make for a great watch. I would like to thank all my fans for theircontinued support, and I hope they will like this Onam treat we are offering ona global streaming service like Amazon Prime Video.”
“The beauty of this movie is how well each character is written and howthey perfectly add spice to the already intriguing storyline,” said actor Murali Gopy. “The narrativeof Kuruthi resonates well and I believe it is thestory that we all need to see. Human relations are often tainted with pride andhatred constantly battling to survive amidst the beliefs that we cling to, and Kuruthi aims to highlight these complex emotions. As an actor, it was apleasure to have worked with such a brilliant team who have strived to bring tothe audience nothing less than perfection.”
Watch the trailer here: