A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
March 22, 2024
Original Title:
Kolahalam
Genres:
Comedy | Drama
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 95
In the intimate confines of a small home, a poignant tale unfolds within a mere 16-hour window, spanning the moments between an elderly man's final breath and his funeral rites. Just as life gently slips away from the old man, an unexpected thief barges in, setting off a chain reaction of unforeseen events. Amidst the thief's frenzied attempts and to his dismay, a clumsy misstep startles the household, setting the stage for an unexpected comedy of errors. While the news of the old man's demise spreads, the house swells with grieving relatives and friends, laying the groundwork for the upcoming funeral. As the family earnestly tends to funeral arrangements, the thief's futile efforts to flee are met with increasingly comical obstacles, injecting a much-needed dose of levity into an otherwise solemn affair.
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