Nivin Pauly plays 8,000-year immortal in Ram's 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai', sets October 1 release

Ram unveils the strange world of 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai'

Director Ram has opened up about the unusual world of his much-awaited film Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai, offering fresh details about the characters played by Nivin Pauly and Soori. The film has already stirred curiosity thanks to its distinctive visuals, fantasy elements and festival journey — and with the makers now confirming a worldwide theatrical release for October 1, Ram's latest comments give audiences a clearer idea of what to expect.

Nivin Pauly's 8,000-year-old character

Talking about Nivin Pauly's role, Ram said, “Nivin Pauly plays an immortal character who has lived for 8000 years. He has seen everything in life, but love is the only thing he never gets tired of.”

The director's statement reveals that Nivin plays a figure who has witnessed the many phases of life across thousands of years, yet remains endlessly fascinated by love. That unusual premise forms one of the major attractions of the film.

Soori's family-focused counterpoint

Ram also explained the character played by Soori and how his story connects with Nivin's. He said, “Soori plays a character who returns home after years of working like a slave in the desert. He is very selfish and only wants his family and son to be happy.”

The contrast between the two characters adds another layer to the film — Soori's role is rooted in family and survival, while Nivin's carries a far larger, fantastical backstory.

A pivotal Diwali night

Ram further revealed how the two characters collide in an unusual situation. “On a Diwali night, Soori wakes up Nivin Pauly, who is sleeping and dreaming about his lover. It's like waking a sleeping tiger,” the director said.

That intriguing description has added to the interest around the film's narrative, particularly the relationship between the two men.

Cast, crew and release

Anjali also plays a key role in the film, which marks Nivin Pauly's first collaboration with Ram. Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai features music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by N K Ekambaram.

The film has already travelled through the international festival circuit and earned appreciation for its distinctive storytelling and visual style. After several delays, the makers have confirmed that it will finally reach theatres worldwide on October 1, giving audiences the chance to discover the strange world Ram has created.