Cannes: Malayalam film 'Vadakkan', has earned a coveted spot at the Cannes Film Festival's prestigious Marché du Film Fantastic Pavilion. Produced by Offbeet Studios and Directed by Sajeed A, starring Kishore and Shruthy Menon, the film marks a significant milestone as the only Malayalam film to be featured as one of the seven gala screenings of the event.

'Vadakkan' takes audiences on an immersive journey into the mesmerizing Vadakkan Universe, weaving together supernatural elements and ancient North Malabar folklore. With a world-class crew including Resul Pookutty, Kieko Nakahara, Bijibal, and Unni R, Vadakkan promises to captivate viewers with its unique storytelling and visualization.

The Marché du Film is the epicenter of industry networking and film sales during the Cannes Film Festival. As part of the Fantastic Pavilion, 'Vadakkan’ is being showcased with other innovative and genre-defying projects, offering filmmakers and industry professionals a significant glimpse into the genre film world.

Following its Cannes debut, 'Vadakkan' is poised to reach audiences worldwide with plans for dubbing in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, as well as releases in other regional languages. Vadakkan also would be entering other major festivals over the next few months.