
About the Movie
## Love, Comedy and Chaos on the “Thekkekara Superfast” Bus: An Underrated Malayalam Gem
Released in April 2004, “Thekkekara Superfast (Kili)” is a Malayalam comedy-drama that unfolds around Ulahannan, a man whose fortunes change when he finally secures a job as a bus attender. His peaceful life soon faces upheaval as he falls in love with Sophia, the daughter of his employer, leading to a series of humorous and dramatic events as he tries to win her heart amidst workplace and personal challenges.
The film boasts a stellar ensemble led by Mukesh as Ulahannan, Dileep as Benny Pookkattuparambil, Gayatri Shastri as Sophia, and Jagathy Sreekumar as the comedic Ahamedkutty. Veteran performers Rajan P. Dev, Prakash Raj, Bobby Kottarakkara, KPAC Lalitha, Rizabawa, Harishree Ashokan, and Elias Babu round out the cast, lending the movie both humor and emotional depth. Helmed by the director Thaha, the screenplay is penned by Renji Kottayam, with music composed by Ouseppachan and cinematography by Prathapan.
Despite its engaging cast and lively plot, “Thekkekara Superfast (Kili)” received modest critical appreciation, with audience reviews generally noting it as a straightforward entertainer. The movie struggled to gain mainstream recognition, partly due to its delayed release (filmed in 1995 and released in 2004) and its niche comedic style, but it remains a notable example of rural Kerala humor and melodrama among aficionados of Malayalam cinema.
Cast
Mukesh
Ulahannan
Jagathy Sreekumar
Ahamedkutty
Rajan P Dev
Philippose Pookkattuparambil
Prakash Raj
Johnykutty
Dileep
Benny Pookkattuparambil
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