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Malayalam Film Achappa’s Album Premieres in Kochi, Reflecting NFDC’s Commitment to Diverse Storytelling

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Posted On: 22 APR 2026 2:44PM by PIB Delhi The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) hosted the grand premiere of its latest Malayalam production, "Achappa’s Album" (Grampa’s Album), at a star-studded event in Kochi on April 21, 2026. The premiere, held ahead of the film's nationwide release on April 24, 2026, was led by Shri Prakash Magdum, Managing Director of NFDC, and Shri Tarun Tareja, General Manager (P&D), NFDC, alongside a distinguished gathering of film industry veterans and celebrities. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prakash Magdum, Managing Director, NFDC, stated, "Achappa’s Album is a testament to our mission of nurturing unique cinematic voices. By blending an imaginative time-travel concept with deep generational emotions, this film has the potential to resonate with audiences across all age groups. NFDC is committed to supporting such meaningful cinema, and in the future, we will continue to champion and support interesting stories that emerge from the roots of India, bringing the richness of our diverse culture to the global stage. We are proud to support Deepti Pillay Sivan’s vision in bringing this heartfelt story to the silver screen." The premiere highlighted the creative core of the film, featuring Director Deepti Sivan Pillay, Writer Sanjeev Sivan, and lead actors Priyanka Nair, Anjana Appukuttan, and Sudhanshu Sanjeev Sivan. And other cast and crew were also present, including the child artist from the film. The event was also attended by Shri Sujith Nair, Distributor, Dream Big Films, who joined the team for the ceremonial screening. Produced by NFDC, the film explores the universal fascination with revisiting the past and is set to hit theatres across the country on April 24, 2026. About NFDC: Established in 1975, the National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC) is the apex body under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting for the development of Indian cinema. It supports the entire filmmaking ecosystem, from production and promotion to the preservation of films across various Indian languages. **** Mahesh Kumar (Release ID: 2254468) Visitor Counter : 580 Read this release in: Malayalam , Urdu , हिन्दी , Marathi , Bengali , Assamese , Punjabi , Telugu , Kannada Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Malayalam Film Achappa’s Album Premieres in Kochi, Reflecting NFDC’s Commitment to Diverse Storytelling Posted On: 22 APR 2026 2:44PM by PIB Delhi The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) hosted the grand premiere of its latest Malayalam production, "Achappa’s Album" (Grampa’s Album), at a star-studded event in Kochi on April 21, 2026. The premiere, held ahead of the film's nationwide release on April 24, 2026, was led by Shri Prakash Magdum, Managing Director of NFDC, and Shri Tarun Tareja, General Manager (P&D), NFDC, alongside a distinguished gathering of film industry veterans and celebrities. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prakash Magdum, Managing Director, NFDC, stated, "Achappa’s Album is a testament to our mission of nurturing unique cinematic voices. By blending an imaginative time-travel concept with deep generational emotions, this film has the potential to resonate with audiences across all age groups. NFDC is committed to supporting such meaningful cinema, and in the future, we will continue to champion and support interesting stories that emerge from the roots of India, bringing the richness of our diverse culture to the global stage. We are proud to support Deepti Pillay Sivan’s vision in bringing this heartfelt story to the silver screen." The premiere highlighted the creative core of the film, featuring Director Deepti Sivan Pillay, Writer Sanjeev Sivan, and lead actors Priyanka Nair, Anjana Appukuttan, and Sudhanshu Sanjeev Sivan. And other cast and crew were also present, including the child artist from the film. The event was also attended by Shri Sujith Nair, Distributor, Dream Big Films, who joined the team for the ceremonial screening. Produced by NFDC, the film explores the universal fascination with revisiting the past and is set to hit theatres across the country on April 24, 2026. About NFDC: Established in 1975, the National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC) is the apex body under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting for the development of Indian cinema. It supports the entire filmmaking ecosystem, from production and promotion to the preservation of films across various Indian languages. **** Mahesh Kumar (Release ID: 2254468) The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) hosted the grand premiere of its latest Malayalam production, "Achappa’s Album" (Grampa’s Album), at a star-studded event in Kochi on April 21, 2026. The premiere, held ahead of the film's nationwide release on April 24, 2026, was led by Shri Prakash Magdum, Managing Director of NFDC, and Shri Tarun Tareja, General Manager (P&D), NFDC, alongside a distinguished gathering of film industry veterans and celebrities. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image001TDEM.jpg" style="height:295px; width:620px" /> Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prakash Magdum, Managing Director, NFDC, stated, "Achappa’s Album is a testament to our mission of nurturing unique cinematic voices. By blending an imaginative time-travel concept with deep generational emotions, this film has the potential to resonate with audiences across all age groups. NFDC is committed to supporting such meaningful cinema, and in the future, we will continue to champion and support interesting stories that emerge from the roots of India, bringing the richness of our diverse culture to the global stage. We are proud to support Deepti Pillay Sivan’s vision in bringing this heartfelt story to the silver screen." The premiere highlighted the creative core of the film, featuring Director Deepti Sivan Pillay, Writer Sanjeev Sivan, and lead actors Priyanka Nair, Anjana Appukuttan, and Sudhanshu Sanjeev Sivan. And other cast and crew were also present, including the child artist from the film. The event was also attended by Shri Sujith Nair, Distributor, Dream Big Films, who joined the team for the ceremonial screening. Produced by NFDC, the film explores the universal fascination with revisiting the past and is set to hit theatres across the country on April 24, 2026. <h3 style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">About NFDC:</h3> Established in 1975, the National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC) is the apex body under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting for the development of Indian cinema. 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Note premiere date (21 April 2026), release date (24 April 2026), venue (Kochi), NFDC MD Prakash Magdum, director Deepti Pillay Sivan, Malayalam film under NFDC production.

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