Aadujeevitham, a cinema adaptation by Blessy based on Benyamin's epic novel, is set for release. The session' Kadhayum Kaazhchayum' (Story and Visual), moderated by P Prejith, witnessed the director and writer share their experiences creating the movie and novel. 
 
The novel, released in 2008, became significant in Malayalam literature. Benyamin explains the birth of the movie. It was Lal Jose who approached him for the movie adaptation. Later, Blessy was chosen because of his in-depth reading and understanding of the text and narration of the movie. Constant interactions and discussions led to the script and production of the film. The novel portrays the struggles and survival instincts of Najeeb, a representative of Malayalis in the Middle East. The relative element gave the work immense popularity, leading to the fulfilment of a film adaptation. 

Blessy shares his experiences and struggles behind the movie. The movie shooting in Jordan was completed during the COVID time. The entire crew was stuck in Jordan because of the pandemic declaration, which had severe consequences. People were facing physical and mental strains. The isolation and staying away from families distorted their minds, and the uncertainty of the pandemic spread anxiety. The efforts of the producers and authorities helped facilitate the shooting process. Many activities were introduced to cure the boredom and stress within the crew. It allowed the crew to bond and study more about the desserts, positively impacting the movie. Like the character Najeeb, the crew also struggled in their fulfilment of completing the shooting. He pointed out that cinema has evolved from its traditional storytelling narrative format. In the modern context of films, visual elements determine the success of a movie.

A preconceived notion was that novels could not be recreated as movies were widely spread ideas in literature. People in the past didn't dare attempt a film adaptation of books due to the complex nature and structure of the genre. However, experimentation within the field will innovate people's minds in understanding the connection between films and novels. Benyamin says that Aadu Jeevitham will act as a revolutionary statement that will deconstruct the entire concept of adaptations. He also explains that scriptwriting and novel writing are two different entities. 

Blessy responded to the challenge of changing a novel into a movie. There are evident changes within the genre and characteristics. There are 43 parts in the story, and it will require 3-4 movies to portray the novel precisely. So, the approach must be different while making a film while maintaining the novel's essence. The expectations and perspectives that people have are the main challenges, and he hopes to satisfy them through the movie.  

AR Rahman's music is one of the most striking aspects of the movie. Blessy explains the reason behind selecting Rahman is that he has a magic touch for making songs perfect for the situation, which he has proved in the past. "I gave the suggestions for the song, and Rahman came up with the complete song within a day to me. This shows the magic in his talent and work. The movie is set in an Arabic desert, and he can give character and essence to the song. The audio launch is scheduled to come out soon. There is a spirituality that the movie tries to convey to the audience. There were controversies and problems regarding the movie's trailer leak. Luckily, the people have taken up the movie, exceeding expectations. 

It is essential to notice that most of the characters in Blessy's films, such as Thanmathra and Bhramaram, face mental struggles and constraints. He addressed it by replying that he also came from such backgrounds and situations, even early childhood. It could have directly influenced the movies and characters. The director took his time to appreciate the movie's hero, Prithviraj. He mentioned wanting an actor with a dedicated mind for the movie, and Prithviraj perfectly matched the profile. He lost around 30kg for the film, and the physical transformation needs to be congratulated. Blessy believes that his movies shouldn't just be left in the theatre but should remain in the people's minds. Cinema should converse with the people and be approached as an art rather than a commercial product. Then, it will turn into a masterpiece of its own. 

The movie is expected to hit the theatres by April 2024.