India / Feb 28, 2026
It Was Here Before Our Time (2026)
Directed by Ramith Kunhimangalam
30minruntime
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Plot
It Was Here Before Our Time immerses viewers in the enigmatic world of Maari Theyyam, an ancient ritual performed along the southern coast of Kerala, India. The documentary captures Maari Theyyam's raw energy and mysticism through intimate observational footage, revealing how the ritual serves as a communal act of healing and resilience.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Prithyu | Theyyam Performer |
| Abhi | Theyyam Performer |
| Sajan | Theyyam Performer |
| Y V Kannan | Self |
| Anilesh | Self |
| Ravi V | Self |
| Ramendran | Self |
| Anil Kumar | Self |
| Balamani | Self |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | It Was Here Before Our Time |
| Original language | ML |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 28 febbraio 2026 |
| Production | Rajesh Madhavan, Christo Xavier |
| Editing | Thamjeedh |
| Cinematography | Bincil Thuruthivalappil, Swaraj M, Ramith Kunhimangalam |
| Assistant directors | Sreejesh Sivadas, Ramith Kunhimangalam, Gokulnath M |
| Camera operators | Swaraj M, Ramith Kunhimangalam |
| Additional photography | Swaraj M, Ramith Kunhimangalam |
| Music | Christo Xavier, Sonu KP, Vipin V Nair, Amal Ferry, Yadhunandan B |
| Sound | Christo Xavier, Sonu KP, Vipin V Nair, Amal Ferry, Yadhunandan B |
Release dates
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