Here is all that that you have to know about Rima Kallingal's acclaimed film before it debuts in theatres on October 16.

Last Updated: 06.29 PM, Oct 15, 2025
After being screened at a film festival and receiving numerous honours, Rima Kallingal's highly acclaimed film, Theatre: The Myth of Reality, is ready to be released on the big screen. Here is all you need to know about the film before it premieres in theatres.
The film will have a theatrical release on October 16, along with Sharaf U Dheen's comedy film, The Pet Detective.
Rima Kallingal's character is shown worshipping against the backdrop of the serpent gods in the first scene of the two-minute-and-five-second trailer. Her 'unexplained' skin issue begins to appear when she is shown anxiously scratching the blisters on her body. While her family and community consider her ailment to be the curse of the serpent deity, it is evident that one set of individuals has a scientific reason for it. Additionally, it alludes to Rima's character's difficult upbringing. In showing the struggle between science and superstitions, the video foreshadows the impermanent nature of the boundaries between fact and belief in our society.
The film, which is two hours and eighteen minutes long, has received UA certification.
Pramod Veliyanad, Akhil Kavalayoor, Krishnan Balakrishnan, Megha Rajan, Balaji Sharma, D Raguthaman, Meenakshi Raveendran, Aparna Sen, Lakshmi Padma, Meena Rajan, Ratheesh Rohini, RJ Anjali, Ashwathy, and Arun Sol are among the actors who play important parts in the movie. Theatre: The Myth of Reality was written and directed by Sajin Baabu, who also helmed the Malayalam film Biriyani, starring Kani Kusurthi.
A woman and her daughter have built a devoted life on a remote island in a time when people can choose to live independently. But how an unexpected moment thrusts them into the harsh gaze of social media forms the crux of the movie.
The specifics of the film's streaming rights have not been disclosed by the makers. However, it is expected that theatre would be available online after a 30-day theatrical run.
Q. When will Theatre: The Myth of Reality release?
A. Theatre: The Myth of Reality will release in India on October 16.
Q. Who is the director of Theatre: The Myth of Reality?
A. Sajin Baabu has helmed this movie, starring Rima Kallingal.