CS-MOV-00047243
It Was Here Before Our Time (2026)
Released 2026-02-28T00:00:00.000Z · 30 min · Documentary
Languages: Malayalam (original), Malayalam (spoken)
It Was Here Before Our Time immerses viewers in the enigmatic world of Maari Theyyam, an ancient ritual performed along the southern coast of Kerala, India. The documentary captures Maari Theyyam's raw energy and mysticism through intimate observational footage, revealing how the ritual serves as a communal act of healing and resilience.
Cast
Jithin Prasanth
Theyyam Perfomer
Adarsh BalanTheyyam Performer
SreeragTheyyam Performer
Ranjith KTheyyam Performer
Gokul DasTheyyam Performer
Avinash KTheyyam Performer
Suraj KTheyyam Performer
PrithyuTheyyam Performer
AbhiTheyyam Performer
SajanTheyyam Performer
Y V KannanSelf
AnileshSelf
Ravi VSelf
RamendranSelf
Anil KumarSelf
BalamaniSelf
Crew
| Amal Ferry | Sound | Music Producer |
| Bincil Thuruthivalappil | Crew | Cinematography |
| Christo Xavier | Production | Co-Producer |
| Christo Xavier | Sound | Music |
| Gokulnath M | Directing | Co-Director |
| Rajesh Madhavan | Production | Producer |
| Ramith Kunhimangalam | Camera | Second Assistant Camera |
| Ramith Kunhimangalam | Directing | Director |
| Sonu KP | Sound | Sound Designer |
| Sreejesh Sivadas | Directing | Assistant Director |
| Swaraj M | Camera | Second Assistant Camera |
| Thamjeedh | Editing | Editor |
| Thamjeedh | Editing | Color Grading |
| Vipin V Nair | Sound | Sound Mixer |
| Yadhunandan B | Sound | Music Producer |
Titles
It Was Here Before Our Time