Althaf Salim's Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira (OKCK), coming out on August 29, 2025, is the year's most unusual Malayalam film. Available on Netflix now, the film goes into absurdist black comedy, playing with humor and despair in a strange narrative that refuses to be conventional. Starring Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan in lead roles, the film is a push into surrealist filmmaking, offering an experience that is entertaining as well as divisive. 

Storyline 

The film is a story of Aby (Fahadh Faasil) and Nidhi (Kalyani Priyadarshan), a couple engaged to be married. One day prior to their wedding, Nidhi expresses a recurring dream in which Aby has a grand entry on a white horse. Never one to let things fall through, Aby books a horse for the wedding day. But life turns darker and comical as the horse gets frightened and Aby falls and goes into a coma. What ensues is a quirky set of events that delves into the relationship between Aby and Nidhi with dark humor and emotional undertones.

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The Good 

OKCK rides on its offbeat tone, being a welcome departure from standard Malayalam cinema. Althaf Salim's script is snappy, self-referential, and laced with sassy dialogue. The mixing of love with dark humor, despair, and the depression elements of film makes story engaging and introspective. Fahadh Faasil again delivers a unique performance, balancing charm on a tightrope, and Kalyani is adequately complimenting in her role. The big standout, however, is Lal, who is magnificent as Aby's dad with impeccable comic timing and endearingly offbeat swagger.

The Bad

The film’s experimental tone is not for everyone. Its surrealist humor will alienate some viewers who like their stories real-world based. Oftentimes, there are pacing problems that stall the momentum, and some jokes lose their punch through uneven screen timing. Kalyani’s character feels underwritten, restricted to a familiar “cute girl” trope.

Overall Verdict: Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is a bold gamble that appeals to a niche market. Though its offbeat humor might not appeal to everyone, fans of black, offbeat comedy will enjoy it as a wild and wild ride.