Aadujeevitham, primarily based on Benyamin’s acclaimed 2008 Malayalam novel, depicts Najeeb’s survival as a reluctant goatherd within the harsh Saudi desert.
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham – The Goat Life is receiving accolades from audiences throughout after the movie has hit the massive screens. Helmed by Blessy, the film options Prithviraj Sukumaran within the lead position. The actor essays the position of Najeeb Muhammad, on whom the movie relies. The movie is a survival thriller primarily based on the lifetime of a Malayali immigrant labourer compelled into slavery as a goatherd on a secluded farm in Saudi Arabia.
On the premiere of the movie directed by Blessy, Najeeb, whose story captivated audiences, was visibly moved by the expertise. After watching the movie, Najeeb stated, “I spent a lot of the scenes in tears, and at occasions, it was too painful to look at. I’ve acquired quite a few messages from folks saying they’ve booked their tickets and are desperate to see the movie. My toddler grandson handed away final week. Regardless of the household emergency, they inspired me to attend. In any other case, I wouldn’t have thought-about it. My solely want is for the movie’s success and for everybody to see it.”
Who’s Najeeb Muhammad?
Najeeb, a labourer from Aarattupuzha village in Haripad, was struggling to earn his bread and higher in 1993. Within the wake of higher alternatives, Muhammad moved to the Center East for work, not figuring out that his life was going to show the other way up. Najeeb was launched to an agent in Mumbai.
He was assured a place as a salesman at a Saudi Arabian grocery store, solely to find it was a blatant lie. For 2 years, Najeeb was trapped within the desert the place there was no human contact. His job was to herd 700 goats for his boss. Through the work, Najeeb was consistently watched by his boss by way of binoculars.
Muhammad survived in a tough situation the place there was no water, meals and different fundamental requirements. After two years, Najeeb received the possibility to flee when his boss left for a marriage. Throughout his journey, he encountered one other Malayali who assisted him in searching for assist from the authorities and facilitated his deportation.
About Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life)
Other than Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film additionally options Haitian-French actor Jimmy Jean-Louis and Arab actors Talib al Balushi and RikAby, together with Amala Paul and KR Gokul. The movie was launched on March 28, 2024.
