“Brahmapuram is located between Chithrapuzha and Kadambrayar. All the garbage and debris from the Brahmapuram waste plant is disposed of in these rivers. The residents shared the story of this huge environmental catastrophe with heart-wrenching pain and distress," says Anil Thomas, the director of the award-winning film 'Ithuvare'. 

The film 'Ithuvare' is hitting the theatres on the one-year anniversary of the Brahmapuram fire that terrorized Kochi. The film premiered at the Kolkata International Film Festival and also won the award for the best movie in the category ‘Films on Environment’ at the Karnataka International Film Festival. Anil Thomas also handled the story, screenplay, and the dialogue.

The idea of this film based on Brahmapuram started during the COVID-19 pandemic. "I am a native of Erattupetta and have been living in Kochi city since 2016. I have witnessed the fire accidents at the Brahmapuram waste plant many times and the resulting problems. That is why I thought of making a film on this subject. Kalabhavan Shajohn, who is very close to me, was considered for the role of Vikraman Nair, the hero of this film. Realizing the social value of the film, Shajohn happily accepted this role with open arms," Anil Thomas said. 

“This movie acts as a mark of protest. It also shows my social responsibility as an actor. The Brahmapuram issue must be addressed in society. Initially, I was largely unaware of the issue until Anil Thomas and others shared their experiences, which made me realize its seriousness. I portrayed this character after watching documentaries on Brahmapuram,” recalled actor Kalabhavan Shajohn. 

Kerala is a country that leads in literacy and development. However, Anil Thomas says that this film tries to point out that Kerala is still far behind in terms of waste disposal and management.