Nayattu to stream on Netflix from May 25

Martin Prakkat’s ‘Nayattu’ has bagged a deal with streaming giant Netflix. As per reports, the film will be released on the platform on May 25. An official announcement regarding the same is expected to be made by the makers soon.

‘Nayattu’ starring Kunchacko Boban, Nimisha Sajayan and Joju George as the leads had its theatrical release on April 8. It was lapped up by critics with many rating it as a hard-hitting and thought-provoking film. Scripted by ‘Joseph’ fame Shahi Kabir, the film presents a disturbing picture of how dalits are exploited and cops get victimized in a corrupt system. The film also made way for several healthy discussions among cinephiles in movie based social bases groups.

‘Nayattu’ is centred around three cops who are on a run after accidentally getting involved in a crime. The performances of all the three lead actors — Kunchacko Boban, Nimisha Sajayan and Joju George — garnered appreciation. It has cinematography by Shyju Khalid and edits handled jointly by Mahesh Narayanan and Rajesh Rajendran.

Veteran filmmaker Ranjith and PM Sasidharan have together produced the film under the banners of Gold Coin Motion Picture Company and Martin Prakkat Films.