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Directed by | Mahesh Madhu |
Written by | Samji M. Antony |
Produced by | Ligo John |
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Cinematography | Renadive |
Edited by | Sobin K. Soman |
Music by | Sam C. S. |
Production company | Truth Seekers Movie Productions |
Distributed by | Magic Frames (India) Phars Film (overseas) |
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Running time | 129 minutes[2] |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Budget | ₹8.70 crore [3] |
Ennu Swantham Punyalan (transl. Your own, Saint) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy comedy thriller film directed by Mahesh Madhu and written by Samji M. Antony.[4] It stars Arjun Ashokan, Balu Varghese, Anaswara Rajan, Renji Panicker, Althaf Salim, and Baiju Santhosh.
The film was officially announced on 3 November 2023. Principal photography began on 24 June 2024, with filming locations including Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Kottayam. The songs and original score were composed by Sam C. S.[5] The film was released on 10 January 2025.
Reluctant priest Thomas' life is disrupted when a young woman and a thief unexpectedly arrive at his church mansion, leading to a series of chaotic encounters that uncover connections and revelations amidst misunderstandings and dilemmas
The film marks the directorial debut of Mahesh Madhu.[6] On 16 January 2023, Mahesh Madhu announced the project, confirming Arjun Ashokan, Balu Varghese, and Anaswara Rajan as part of the cast. The story and screenplay was written by Samji M Antony. The film is produced by Ligo John under the banner of The Truth Seekers.
The cinematography was handled by Renadive. The film's visuals and pacing was supervised by editor Sobin K. Soman.[7]
Arjun Ashokan signed on for Ennu Swantham Punyalan. The team has announced that Balu Varghese, Anaswara Rajan, Renji Panicker, Althaf Salim, and Baiju Santhosh will play key roles, with Anaswara Rajan taking the female lead. The film will also feature supporting performances from several other actors, and the director has revealed that the movie will introduce a number of new faces.[8]
Principal photography of the film began on 3 November 2023, with a puja ceremony. The shoot lasted for 70 days, taking place across various locations, including Ezhupunna, Alappuzha, Aluva, Ernakulam, and Kuttikkanam in Idukki. The first schedule was held from 1 to 8 March 2023, in Ernakulam.[9] The second schedule took place from 3 to 31 November 2023, in Ezhupunna and Kuttikkanam. The third and final schedule occurred from 2 to 10 December 2023, in Aluva, followed by the final leg of the shoot in Kuttikkanam from 11 December 2023, to 5 January 2024.[10]
The songs and background score for the film were composed by Sam C. S. The music rights for the film were acquired by Magic Frames Music.[11]
It released on 10 January 2025, as announced by actor Arjun Ashokan through his social media handles.[12][13]