The War Within|Nov. 19, 2021|India|148 Min.|n/A
Genre: Drama
Description: After experiencing significant setbacks at crucial moments in his life, Ani is determined to turn things around by assembling a team and achieving excellence in tug-of-war competitions. *Aaha*, released in 2021, is a Malayalam sports drama directed by Bibin Paul Samuel in his directorial debut. The film is produced by Prem Abraham under Zsa Zsa Productions and features Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead role, alongside Ashwin Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan, Amith Chakalakkal, and Santhy Balachandran. Written by Tobit Chirayath, the movie’s music is composed by Sayanora Philip and Shiyad Kabeer.
Inspired by the real-life tug-of-war team *Aaha Neeloor*, which dominated the sport in the 80s and 90s for nearly 15 years, the story focuses on village characters who work manual jobs like rubber tapping and catering during the day. However, by night, they transform into local heroes through their prowess in tug-of-war competitions. The film explores their journey, highlighting their struggles and triumphs.
Cast director: Bibin Paul Samuel
Cast actor: Indrajith Sukumaran, Ashwin Kumar, Amith Chakalakkal, Manoj K Jayan, Santhy Balachandran, Sidhartha Siva, Akhil Manoj
Original name: ആഹാ