Anna Ben’s Malayalam comedy Sara’s to be released on 5 July on Amazon Prime; see trailer

The Malayalam comedy Sara’s, which stars Anna Ben, will have its world premiere on Amazon Prime on 5 July, it was announced on Thursday.

The makers revealed the release date alongside the film’s trailer. 

An unconventional romantic comedy, the movie is a light-hearted take on how society and families pressurize young couples in matters concerning relationships, marriage and pregnancy. 

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Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the film also stars Sunny Wayne, Siju Wilson and Aju Varghese among others. 

Popular for her work in films such as Helen (2019) and Kapella (2020), this will be Anna Ben’s maiden direct-to-OTT release. 

In an interview with The Hindu newspaper, Anna called Sara’s an “entertainer with drama, music and humour.”

Talking about the film, she said, “I found the subject interesting. Stories told from differing perspectives make me curious. This is a family-oriented film, but it is thought-provoking as well. The response to a girl’s freedom of choice is mixed. It is not always seen positively, even today. This topic is addressed in a lighter, entertaining manner.”

The film also stars Anna’s father Benny P Nayarambalam in a key role. 

On sharing screen space with her father, she said, "I never imagined I would act with Pappa in a film. Although he has always wanted to act, he put it off for writing. Jude pushed him to act. Earlier this year, he appeared in Aashiq Abu’s segment in the anthology film Aanum Pennum. But Sara’s will be the first time his character appears for a considerable time duration."