Aditi Rao Hydari's 'Sufiyum Sujathayum' becomes first Malayalam film to get OTT release

Aditi Rao Hydari, who has an array of films in her kitty, was expected to return to Malayalam films with Naranipuzha Shanavas' Sufiyum Sujathayum. But due to Coronavirus enforced lockdown, movie was pushed indefinitely. However, on Friday, Aditi Rao Hydari took to her social media handle to reveal that movie will release on Amazon Prime Video, making it one of first Malayalam films to release directly on an OTT platform. Sharing poster of upcomer, Aditi Rao Hydari wrote: "A world premiere on Amazon Prime for first time in history of Malayalam cinema... and a first for me too! #SufiyumSujatayumOnPrime Coming soon on @primevideoin."(sic)

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Aditi Rao Hydari will be essaying role of Kathak dancer in Sufiyum Sujathayum. film marks return of Aditi Rao Hydari to Malayalam films after her debut in 2006's film Prajapathi. Sufiyum Sujathayum, starring Aditi Rao Hydari and Jayasurya in lead is reported to be an intense love story that travels through time. Sufiyum Sujathayam is directed by Naranipuzha Shanavas of Karie fame. makers recently resumed post-production of  Jayasurya and Aditi Rao Hydari starrer.

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Aditi Rao Hydari was last seen essaying role of a radio jockey in Myshkin's Psycho. movie, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Nithya Menen, and Aditi Rao Hydari in lead narrates tale of a psychopath who finds enlightenment after a murder changes his life. movie released in January was highly appreciated for its gripping narrative and performances by its lead. 

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Meanwhile, on work front, Aditi Rao Hydari will next be seen in Mohana Krishna Indraganti's V. movie touted to be thriller stars Nani, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sudeep Posani, and Nivetha Thomas in lead. film is expected to hit marquee soon after lockdown ends. Besides upcomer, Aditi Rao Hydari also has choreographer Brindha's directorial debut film Aye Sinamika with Dulquer Salmaan and Kajal Aggarwal.