Mammootty’s 'Bramayugam' heads to the Oscar Academy space with historic Los Angeles screening

Highlights

• Bramayugam will screen at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on February 12
  
• The film is part of the museum’s “Where the Forest Meets the Sea” series
  
• It marks the first time a Mammootty-starrer is showcased at the Academy Museum
  

Bramayugam has reached a rare global platform. The Malayalam folk-horror film will be screened on February 12 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, under the curated programme “Where the Forest Meets the Sea.” The inclusion places the film alongside landmark folk-horror titles from around the world and marks a first for a Mammootty-led film at the museum.

Rahul Sadasivan on taking Bramayugam beyond borders

Director Rahul Sadasivan announced the screening through a social media post, describing Bramayugam as a work shaped by stories, fears, and silences from his childhood. He noted that seeing the film connect with audiences beyond language and geography was deeply moving, and thanked the cast and crew for bringing the vision to life. He also pointed out that Bramayugam is the only Indian film selected for the Academy Museum’s series this season.

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Social media reactions pour in

The announcement sparked an outpouring of reactions online. Fans and filmmakers alike hailed the achievement, calling the moment “huge” and “well deserved.” Several comments praised Sadasivan’s distinct horror sensibility, while others celebrated the film’s presence at a venue many consider a milestone for world cinema.

In company with global folk-horror classics

“Where the Forest Meets the Sea” runs from January 10 to February 12 and focuses on films rooted in folklore and myth. Alongside Bramayugam, the lineup includes titles such as Midsommar (2019), Häxan (1922), La Llorona (2019), The Witch (2015), Viy (1967), You Won’t Be Alone (2022), Under the Shadow (2016), The Wicker Man (1973), His House (2020), and Onibaba (1965), placing the Malayalam film within a respected global canon.

Rahul Sadasivan’s recent work

Sadasivan’s most recent release was the horror drama Dies Irae, starring Pranav Mohanlal. While it did not match the impact of his earlier films, it recorded a respectable box office performance. An ETimes review highlighted the director’s use of light and sound to create unease within everyday spaces, noting that the film’s most unsettling moments emerged from ordinary situations rather than conventional jump scares.

With its Academy Museum screening, Bramayugam adds another chapter to its journey, signaling growing international attention for Malayalam folk horror and for Mammootty’s body of work on the global stage.