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Produced by Trident Arts and written and directed by debutant R. Manthira Moorthy, the critically acclaimed Tamil film stars M. Sasikumar, Preethi Asrani, Yashpal Sharma, and Pugazh in pivotal roles. With an IMDB rating of 8.5, Ayothi received appreciation from audiences during its theatrical run and is now streaming on ZEE5 Global in its original language Tamil.

The film revolves around a family of four who decides to take a trip from Ayodhya to Rameswaram. During the road transit, the chauvinistic patriarch Balram (Yashpal) misbehaves with the driver, leading to an altercation and the death of Balram’s wife. The rest of the story depicts the sufferings of the two children at the hands of their extremely religious father and how two men, (characters played by Sasikumar and Pugazh) who happened to be friends with the driver, help the children take their mother’s dead body to their hometown despite all odds.

The one-of-its kind film addresses various issues such as religion, superstitions, chauvinistic attitudes of men, and more. Also, language, geographical and religious politics play an important role in the film’s arc. While composer N. R. Raghunanthan’s background score elevates the emotional sequences to another level, Madhesh Manickam’s striking cinematography captures the look and feel of Ayodhya and Rameswaram beautifully.

Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global said, “Bringing diverse stories to our global viewers has been a key driver for ZEE5 Global. Our Tamil library in particular has been a shining example of showcasing narratives with different genres, exceptional talent and high-quality production. With the world digital premiere of Ayothi, we add an all-new action-packed tale that we are sure our viewers will definitely enjoy. ”

Actor M. Sasikumar said, “I feel honoured being an integral part of Ayothi which has such an interesting premise. The film has the right mix of human values and will boost your faith in this journey called ‘life’. The storytelling is vivid, and I would want a larger set of audience to witness it. With its release on ZEE5 Global that caters to 190+ countries, I am sure that will be taken care off. I cannot wait for viewers to experience the enriching tale – Ayothi.”