CBFC Approves Family-Friendly Certificate for Upcoming Malayalam Comedy Film
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially cleared director G Prajith's upcoming comedy entertainer 'Ashakal Aayiram' for theatrical release with a clean 'U' (Universal) certificate. This certification indicates the film is suitable for audiences of all age groups without any content restrictions.
Production House Announces Release Date Through Social Media
The production house behind the film made the official announcement through their social media channels, confirming the censorship details and worldwide release schedule. Their post stated: "#AshakalAayiram Censored Clean U. Ashakal Aayiram Movie Releasing World Wide on 6th February 2026." This marks a significant milestone for the project as it moves toward its scheduled premiere.
Star-Studded Cast Featuring Father-Son Duo
The film features an ensemble cast led by veteran actor Jayaram alongside his son Kalidas Jayaram, marking their first major collaboration in lead roles. The supporting cast includes numerous notable performers:
- Asha Sharath
- Sharafudheen
- Ishani Krishna
- Anand Manmadhan
- Akhil Nrd
- Ramesh Pisharody
- Dileep Menon
- Zhins Shan
- Rajesh Azhikode
- Vaishakh Vijayan
- Abhinand Accode
- Mukundan
- Anand Padmanabhan
- Renjith Balachandran
- Sudheer Paravur
- Niharika
- Bhagya
- Kunchan
- Shaiju Sreedhar
- Raffi
- Suresh Kumar
- Surya Balasubramanian
Trailer Reveals Father-Son Dynamics and Aspirations
The recently released trailer provides intriguing glimpses into the film's narrative, focusing on the relationship between Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram's characters. The story appears to explore generational differences and aspirations within the film industry context.
Key moments from the trailer include:
- Jayaram's character expressing frustration with his son's perceived laziness and lack of direction
- Kalidas' character displaying overconfidence in his acting abilities, even misunderstanding an offer for acting classes as an invitation to teach
- The young protagonist's belief that success requires a 'godfather' in the industry, leading to an encounter with an actor named Sumith who offers to fill that role
- A competitive dynamic developing between father and son, with Jayaram's character emphasizing the reality of winning and losing
- Philosophical exchanges about dreams, with Jayaram advising his son about knowing when to pursue ambitions and when to accept limitations
- Kalidas' character expressing his need for paternal support to build confidence and face challenges
- The trailer concluding with Jayaram posing a thought-provoking question about what happens when someone accustomed to defeat finally gets an opportunity to succeed
Technical Team and Creative Contributors
The film benefits from experienced technical expertise with Jude Anthany Joseph serving as creative director and Swaroop Philip handling cinematography as director of photography. The editing has been managed by Shafeeque V.B, while the musical score has been composed by Sanal Dev, promising a comprehensive audiovisual experience for audiences.
With its U certificate confirmation and scheduled February 2026 release, 'Ashakal Aayiram' positions itself as a family-friendly comedy that explores relatable themes of ambition, family relationships, and generational perspectives within the entertainment industry framework.
