Biju Menon and Pavathy Nambiar in Leela
Biju Menon and Pavathy Nambiar in LeelaLeela Movie/Facebook

Director Ranjith's upcoming movie "Leela" is set to hit the cyber space on Friday, April 22. The Biju Menon-starrer will be released on the website www.reelax.in.

"Leela" narrates the story of a mahout Kuttyappan's strange relationship with an orphan girl. The movie, based on a short story written by Unni R, also has Vijayaraghavan, Suresh Krishna, Indrans, Sudheer Karamana, Jagadish, and Priyanka in significant roles.

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Here are the reasons to watch "Leela":

Online release

"Leela" is the first Malayalam movie releasing online on its premiere day and audience all over the globe would get an opportunity to watch the movie. The audience can watch the film after pre-booking it via the website — reelax.in — for an amount of Rs. 500 and the purchased movie has to be watched within a week. However, if the user plays the movie once, it should be watched within that day as it will expire in 24 hours. Watch the movie online HERE after registration.

Unni R

The short story by Unni R is one of the most-read works of the writer, who had earlier said that the upcoming film will be a feel-good comedy entertainer although the short story is being narrated on a serious tone.

Biju Menon

The actor has now become one of the most bankable actors in the Malayalam film industry with his comedy entertainers like "Vellimoonga," among others. Therefore, the upcoming comedy film is expected to see one of the notable performances of the actor to date.

Ranjith

Ranjith has always been successful as a scriptwriter and director, and "Leela" is one of the most awaited films of the filmmaker ever since the movie was announced. It is being produced by the filmmaker under the banner of Capitol Theatre.