Chembarathi

A film by Neha Sivakumar

"Chembarathi" (Hibiscus) is a cultural exploration project centered on Theyyam, a traditional art form from Northern Malabar.

This forest of emerald whispers is a realm where miracles take root and bloom

“അദ്ബുധകരമായ കാട് ഈ പച്ചകാട്”

Inspired from a Northern Malabar Folklore

Blurry figure crouching in a dark cave.
A person crouching in a dark space, illuminated by minimal light, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

the story of a goddess

Black and white close-up of leaves and dark, wilted flowers with water droplets.
Black-and-white photo of a person sitting on a fallen tree in a dense forest.
background texture of beach

Collaborators:

Story/ Direction: Neha Sivakumar

Creative Director/ Script: ANKIT

D.O.P: Kiran Raveendran

Sound Design: Anand Nambiar

Sound Engineer: Sudhin K Venu

Music Director: Wasim Ashraf

Studio: Dhamini Studios

Art Director/ Costume Design:

Neha Sivakumar

Editor:

Naaznain

Production Assistant: Khushi N Nayak

Actors:

Ammini Chandralayam

Lekha Ratnam @lekharathnam

Amaya