Asif Ali's film Rekhachithram, featuring Anaswara Rajan, emerged as the first major blockbuster of Malayalam cinema in 2025, a significant achievement considering the competition from other prominent actors in the industry. Following its success at the box office and the affection it garnered from audiences, Rekhachithram is poised for its highly anticipated OTT release on Sony Liv (and also on OTTplay Premium) on March 7, 2025.

In addition to the outstanding performances by Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan, Jofin T Chacko's film benefits from the presence of Mammootty, which adds a distinctive element to the viewing experience for Malayali audiences. With a compelling narrative and strong performances, here are the reasons to watch Rekhachithram on Sony Liv.

Why watch Rekhachithram on Sony Liv

Unique plot of Rekhachithram 

Rekhachithram centers on officer Vivek as he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth regarding the enigmatic vanishing of a young girl named Rekha from the filming of the 1985 movie, Kathodu Kathoram. Directed by Jofin T. Chacko and featuring a narrative crafted by Ramu Sunil, the film skillfully intertwines the contemporary investigation with events that transpired four decades earlier. By referencing a real Mammootty film, the creators embraced the alternative history genre to tell their story, achieving notable success in their endeavour.

Asif Ali continues his winning streak

With Rekhachithram, Asif Ali continued his winning streak from 2024 that saw him in stellar movies such as Kishkindha Kaandam and Thalavan. The actor donned the role of the cop, who is hell bent on finding the truth. He shoulders the movie throughout and his controlled performance is worth watching in Rekhachithram

Anaswara Rajan and the stellar supporting cast

After her moving performance in Mohanlal’s Neru, Anaswara Rajan once again proved that she could easily slip into the character given to her with Rekhachithram. Anaswara Rajan made us root for Rekha with her nuanced performance. 

Apart from the lead cast, Manoj K Jayan and Zarin Shihab have also contributed to the film's plot. Siddique, Jagadish, Saikumar, Harisree Ashokan and Indrans play other key supporting roles. 

Mammootty factor in Rekhachithram

In a reflection of the evolving landscape of cinema, the creators have skillfully employed AI technology to bring to life scenes from the past. At a celebratory event for Rekhachithram, Asif Ali remarked that the film would not have come to fruition without the approval of Mammootty. Experience the film to discover how the filmmakers have integrated the Malayalam megastar into the 2025 mystery thriller.

Rekhachithram will be available for viewing on Sony Liv and OTTplay Premium starting March 7, 2025.

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