Nov. 17, 2023|India|136 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Comedy;Drama;South;Indian
Description: **Sesham Mike-il Fathima: A Journey of Dreams**
**Storyline:**
Sesham Mike-il Fathima, a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama, marks the directorial debut of Manu C. Kumar. The film features Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role and centers around a young Muslim woman from Malabar who dreams of becoming a football commentator.
The film was officially announced in September 2022, with principal photography taking place from September to November of the same year. The musical score was crafted by Hesham Abdul Wahab, while cinematography and editing were overseen by Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran and Kiran Das. Released on November 17, 2023, it received mixed reviews from critics.
The story follows Fathima Noorjahan, a young woman hailing from a conservative Muslim family in Malappuram district. With a childhood passion for providing live commentary on football matches and cartoons, she dreams of pursuing a career in football commentary. Although she enrolls in BSc Biochemistry, her true aspiration is to commentate at the Indian Football League (IFL). Unfortunately, her family prioritizes finding a suitable match for her over supporting her ambitions. As she navigates the male-dominated field of football commentary, Fathima encounters numerous challenges. Her supportive friend Remya, a journalist, aids her in this journey. The narrative unfolds as it explores whether Fathima can realize her dream of becoming an IFL commentator.
Manu C. Kumar, a former journalist, conceived this story during 2017-2018 and shared it with Kalyani Priyadarshan in 2019 while she was working on Varane Avashyamund. The film is produced by Sudhan Sundaram and Jagadish Palanisamy under the banners of Passion Studios and The Route.
Cast director: Manu C Kumar
Cast actor: Kalyani Priyadarshan, Femina George, Thennal Abhilash, Vasudev Sajeesh Marar, Shaheen Siddique, Shaju Sreedhar, Sudheesh, Maala Parvathi, Aneesh G Menon, Sabumon Abdusamad
Original name: ശേഷം മൈക്കിൽ ഫാത്തിമ