NFDC’s Mohan Agashe And Aadinath Kothare Starrer Malayalam Film ‘Achappa’s Album’ To Release On THIS Date

National Film Development Corporation Limited (NFDC) today announced the theatrical release of its Malayalam film Achappa's Album on 24 April.

Directed by Deepti Pillay Sivan and written by Sanjeev Sivan along with Anirban Bhattacharya and Umesh Nair, the film stars Mohan Agashe and Aadinath Kothare in key roles.

Achappa's Album explores family relationships and intergenerational dynamics, blending a rooted, slice-of-life narrative with touches of fantasy.

Prakash Magdum, Managing Director, NFDC, said that the film reflects the Corporation's continued commitment to promoting meaningful and diverse storytelling while nurturing unique voices in Indian cinema. "What stood out to us in Achappa's Album is how it uses a very simple premise to open up deeper emotional truths. It's the kind of film that doesn't rely on scale, but on sensitivity, something we believe audiences are increasingly connecting with across languages." he said.

Sharing her thoughts, director Deepti Pillay Sivan said, "the film explores relationships through a simple yet engaging time-travel narrative" and acknowledged NFDC's support in bringing the story to life."

The cast also includes Anjana Appukuttan, Priyanka Nair, and Sidhanshu Sanjeev Sivan.

The technical team includes cinematography by Manoj Pillai, editing by Sreekar Prasad, and music composed by Gulraj Singh.

The film to release in Kerala and other states across India, is produced by NFDC and is being distributed by Dream Big Films.