Aaha (2021 film)

Aaha is a 2021 Malayalam-language sports drama film directed by Bibin Paul Samuel. Produced by Prem Abraham under the banner Zsa Zsa Productions, Aaha marks Bibin's directorial debut. Starring Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead, also featuring Manoj K. Jayan, Amith Chakalakkal, Ashwin Kkumar and Santhy Balachandran.

Tobit Chirayath scripted the film. The film was produced by Prem Abraham under the banner Zsa Zsa Productions and the music was composed by Sayanora Philip and Shiyad Kabeer.

Premise
The film is inspired from a very popular tug of war team of the 1980s and 1990s: Aaha Neeloor, who were on the top of their game for about fifteen years. The story revolves around rustic characters who do manual work such as rubber tapping and catering by day. By night, however, these people are superstars because of the tug of war games.

Production
The principal photography of the film began 2019 and completed in 62 days in over 84 locations, about 160 crew members and around 6000 artists. The filming was completed in January 2020.

Music
The songs were composed by Sayanora Philip for the lyrics written by herself and Jubith Naradath.

Release
Aaha was scheduled to release on 4 June 2021, but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic in India. On 12 November 2021, the makers officially announced that it will be released on 19 November 2021.

Filmmakers have indicated their desire to release the film theatrically despite the delay due to COVID-19 shutdowns, in lieu of releasing to an OTT platform.