Sajin Baabu’s ‘Theatre: The Myth of Reality’ trailer launched at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

The official trailer of ‘Theatre: The Myth of Reality’, the highly anticipated film by director Sajin Baabu, was launched at the prestigious 2025 Cannes Film Festival – Marché du Film. The trailer promises an intriguing drama filled with captivating performances.Mysticism meets reality in a remote Kerala setting‘Theatre: The Myth of Reality’, starring Rima Kallingal and Sarasa Balussery, delves into the complexities of superstition and modernity through the stories of two women who believe a curse haunts their lives. Set in the hauntingly beautiful Illikkal Island in Kerala, the film captures the eerie collision between myth and reality in a secluded community. Sajin Baabu, who made waves with ‘Biriyani’, continues his exploration of spiritual and cultural themes, weaving feminine mysticism into a richly layered narrative. About the trailer launch eventThe event was graced by veteran filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who officially unveiled the trailer, and Indo-German Film Week Festival Director Stephan Ottenbruch, who served as the chief guest. The launch witnessed the presence of notable Indian, German, Chinese, and French filmmakers, including Dr. Biju Damodaran, actor Prakash Bare, actress Chhaya Kadam, and trans-media consultant MN Gujar. Rima Kallingal’s acclaimed performance and a stunning crewRima Kallingal, who won the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actress for her performance, leads a diverse ensemble cast including Sarasa Balussery, Dain Davis, Pramod Veliyanad, Megha Rajan, and others. The technical finesse of the film is evident with Syamaprakash M S as the cinematographer, Appu Bhattathiri as the editor, and music by Saeed Abbas. The immersive soundscape is crafted by Harikumar Madhavan Nair and Jubin Raj, with sound design by Baabu himself. Costume design is by Gayathri Kishore and prosthetic work by Sethu Sivanandan & Ash Ashraf.Meanwhile, Sajin Babu's previous film 'Biriyani' received much critical acclaim. The movie starred Kani Kusruti in the lead role.