# Poomaram

Poomaram is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written, co-produced and directed by Abrid Shine. The film stars Kalidas Jayaram and Neeta Pillai in the lead roles. The film marks the debut of Kalidas Jayaram as a Lead actor in Malayalam cinema.

## Plot

The film is based on the Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival which takes place every year, where different colleges under the university participate for winning the champion trophy.

## Cast

* Kalidas Jayaram as Gauthaman C.A, Chairman of Maharaja's College Union
* Neeta Pillai as Irene George, Chairperson of St. Teresa's College Union
* Merin Philip as Friend of Irene
* Architha Anish as Malavika
* Joju George as Police Inspector Daya Swaroop
* Professor Jayaraman Chakiat Siva Rama Menon as Gauthaman's father
* Rohini Nair as Teacher
* Rajesh varma (Script Writer) as Teacher
* Sarvasri as Singer
* Shikha Prabhakar as Singer
* Ismath P.I as Singer
* Ramya Krishnan as Chenda player
* Pooja Suchithran as Harmonium player
* Aparna as Tablist
* Sreeshma as Meenakshi(Meenu)
* Vivek as Vivek C.B(Kili)
* RLV T K Anil Kumar as Dance Master of St.Teresa's College
* Sangeetha S kumar
* Mintu Maria Vincent
* Noufal PN ( Gauthaman's Friend )
* Kunchacko Boban as himself (Cameo appearance)
* Renju Renjimar as herself (Make-up artist)
* Meera Jasmine as herself (Cameo appearance)
* Suresh Thampanoor as Suresh (Cameo Appearance)
* Rasnesh Kannadikuzhi as Sunikuttan

## Production

Principal photography began on 12 September 2016 in Ernakulam. Shooting of the movie commenced on 12 September 2016 at Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. St. Kuriakose Senior Secondary School Kaduthuruthy, Mangalam College of Engineering and St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry.

## Soundtrack

The first track "Njanum Njanumentallum" was released by Muzik 247 on their YouTube channel in November 2016. The second song "Kadavathoru Thonni" was released in May 2017.

## Release
### Theatrical

The film was scheduled for release in late-December 2017, but was postponed to March 2018. The film later released on 15 March 2018. The film got mixed reviews.

## Accolades

| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Work | Nominee(s) | Result |
| Mazhavil Mango Music Awards | 24 August 2018 | Best Playback Singer Female | Mruthu Mandahasam | K.S.Chithra | Won |
| Mazhavil Mango Music Awards | 24 August 2018 | Best Playback Singer Male | Kadavathoru Thonni | Karthik | Won |
| Mazhavil Mango Music Awards | 24 August 2018 | Best Debut Singer | Njanum Njaanumentallum | Faizal Razi | Won |
| Mazhavil Mango Music Awards | 24 August 2018 | Special Jury Award | Kadavathoru Thonni | Leela L Girikkuttan | Won |
| 21st Asianet Film Awards | 6–7 April 2019 | Best New Face Actor | Poomaram | Kalidas Jayaram | Won |
| 21st Asianet Film Awards | 6–7 April 2019 | Best New Face Actress | Poomaram | Neeta Pillai | Won |
| Vanitha Film Awards 2019 | 2 March 2019 | Best Newcomer Actor | Poomaram | Kalidas Jayaram | Won |
| 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | 16 August 2019 | Best Playback Singer Female – Malayalam | Mrudumandahaasam | K.S.Chithra | Nominated |
| 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | 16 August 2019 | Best Playback Singer Male – Malayalam | Neramayi | Karthik | Nominated |
| 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | 16 August 2019 | Best Lyricist – Malayalam | Neramayi | Ajesh Dasan | Nominated |
| 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | 16 August 2019 | Best Debut Actress – Malayalam | Poomaram | Neeta Pillai | Nominated |
| 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | 16 August 2019 | Best Debut Actor – Malayalam | Poomaram | Kalidas Jayaram | Nominated |