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Garudan Parava

Garudan Thookam is a traditional folk art form that originated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Garuda, a mythical bird in Hinduism and a symbol of Lord Vishnu. The performance is usually conducted during temple festivals and is believed to be a form of sacrifice or penance, which is offered to the deity as a sign of devotion.

  • Chithira VIjay
    Director
  • PRIYA MARY JOHN
    Writer
  • SREEDEV V J
    Producer
  • ANUMOL R
    Key Cast
  • PRIYA MARY JOHN
    Key Cast
  • GAYATHRI U
    Key Cast
  • ATHIRA ASHOKAN
    Key Cast
  • KEERTHI U M
    Key Cast
  • ASHNA RAVEENDRAN
    Key Cast
  • JILU MARY JOHN
    Key Cast
  • VIDYA K G
    Key Cast
  • CHITHIRA VIJAY
    Key Cast
  • SUMESH P N
    Key Cast
  • BABU KUNNAPPANEZHATH
    Key Cast
  • AJITH KUMAR
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 20, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    120 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Malayalam
  • Shooting Format:
    35 mm
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Sahodaran Ayyappan Memorial College Of Education, Poothotta
Director Biography - Chithira VIjay

Chithira Vijay was Born in Vaikom, Kottayam district in Kerala State of India in the year 1992.She studied B.sc Physics at St Xaviers College, Kothavara Kottayam and completed her Bachelors degree in Education at Sahodaran Ayyappan Memorial College Of Education, Poothotta under MG University. She started her career making short films and music videos which received critical acclaim. In addition to her works in short film, Chithira has also directed commercials and music videos for high-profile clients.

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Director Statement

Garuda Parava is a hand on experience that we have done after an year of research about the history behind the artform