Vadu-The Scar
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Directed by Sreejith Poyilkavu, “Vadu – The Scar” is a very touching Malayalam drama that moves away from big action or comedy. It focuses purely on deep family emotions, hidden secrets, and the difficult journey of finding the truth about the past.
🎭 Acting is in the Blood!
Did You Know? The veteran actor T.G. Ravi was actually one of the most famous and scary villains in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s and 1980s! Seeing him transition into such vulnerable and deeply emotional character roles in movies like Vadu – The Scar shows just how versatile he truly is.
About the Movie – The Plot
After his mother’s mysterious death when he was young, Kanu grows up strongly believing that his father is responsible for it. However, years later, some long-buried hidden truths finally come out. This forces both the father and son to confront their painful past in an emotional journey of family, loss, and redemption.
Cast and Crew
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The Lead Actors: Veteran actor T. G. Ravi and Sreejith Ravi.
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Supporting Cast: Aarya Arun, Shivaji Guruvayoor, Manoj Govindan, and Manikandan Pattambi.
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Director: Sreejith Poyilkavu.
Release Date and Details
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Theatrical Release: Released in cinemas across Kerala on July 3, 2026.
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Genre: Emotional Drama / Family.
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Running Time: 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
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Certificate: ‘U’ (Universal) — This is a very clean movie that the whole family can watch together.
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Language: Malayalam.
Interesting Facts
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Real-Life Father and Son: The most beautiful thing about this movie is the casting! The veteran legend T.G. Ravi and the talented Sreejith Ravi are actually father and son in real life too. Watching them share the screen and act out deep, painful emotions together makes the movie feel very natural and real.
OTT Release Date & Platform
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OTT Platform: The official digital streaming rights have not been announced yet. However, such deep Malayalam family dramas usually do very well on platforms like ManoramaMAX or HR OTT.
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Expected Release: Keeping the normal theatre window in mind, expect this movie to be available on OTT by early to mid-August 2026.
Tips for Audiences
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A Slow and Serious Drama: Do not go in expecting fast-paced thrills, comedy, or action. This is a very slow, dialogue-heavy movie that focuses entirely on acting and human relationships.
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Take Your Parents: Because the core story is about a father and son clearing their misunderstandings after many years, it is a very good movie to watch with your parents.
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Great Acting: Keep an eye out for the performance by T.G. Ravi. Even at his senior age, his screen presence and dialogue delivery are absolutely fantastic!
