Half is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Samjad and written by Samjad and Praveen Viswanath. The film stars Ranjith Sajeev, Aiswarya Raj, Amala Paul and Abbas.
Plot The film follows twins Ethan and Ivy, who possess unusual invulnerability and are sensitive to sunlight. After their mother teaches them during childhood to look after one another, the siblings grow up together in a secluded home.
While travelling on a rural road, Ethan and Ivy are attacked by a gang of highway bandits who deliberately cause their car to crash. The gang steals their belongings and subjects Ivy to sexual violence while Ethan, apparently dying, watches. The twins survive the attack and begin traveling across the surrounding rural areas to track down the perpetrators and take revenge against the members of the gang one by one, using their resilience and fighting abilities.
Cast
Ranjith Sajeev as Ethan Aishwarya Raj as Ivy Amala Paul as Sophia, the twins' mother Abbas as Selli Srikant Murali as Simon
Production Half was directed by Samjad, who previously directed the 2024 Malayalam film Golam. The screenplay was written by Samjad and Praveen Viswanath. The film was produced by Anne Sajeev and Sajeev P. K. under Fragrant Nature Film Creations.
The film's technical team includes action choreographer Very Tri Ulisman, National Award-winning editor Mahesh Bhuvanend, National Award-winning production designer Mohandas, cinematographer Pappinu, music director Midhun Mukundan, and National Award-winning sound designer Vishnu Govind.
Half was shot over 117 days in various locations, including the hill stations of Kerala, deserts of Rajasthan, and the snowy terrains of Kazakhstan.
Distribution Excel Entertainment acquired the North Indian distribution rights of the film in Hindi in association with AA Films. This is Excel Entertainment's first collaboration with the Malayalam film industry. Best Friends Forever (BFF) has acquired the international marketing rights for the film.
Release Half had its world premiere in the Midnight Madness section of the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026. Half is being planned to release in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada languages.
Reception The film received coverage following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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