Malayalam film 'Thalavara' starring Arjun Ashokan released on Amazon Prime

Entertainment Nov 08, 2025

Thalavara, a Malayalam coming-of-age film, is now available on Amazon Prime Video.
Directed by Akhil Anilkumar, it follows Jyothish (played by Arjun Ashokan), a young man from Palakkad living with vitiligo who dreams of becoming an actor.
Revathy Sarma plays Sandhya, his encouraging partner.

Follows a man with vitiligo who dreams of becoming an actor

The movie explores courage and self-acceptance, blending heartfelt moments with real-life struggles.
Produced by Shebin Backer and Mahesh Narayanan, Thalavara has earned mixed to positive reviews—especially for its sensitive take on vitiligo and Ashokan's performance.

Scores 7.1/10 on IMDb

On IMDb, Thalavara scores a solid 7.1/10 from over 400 users, showing audiences are connecting with its message now that it's available to stream.