It Was Here Before Our Time (2026)
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.
Director: Ramith Kunhimangalam
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Jithin Prasanth as Theyyam Perfomer |
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Adarsh Balan as Theyyam Performer |
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Sreerag as Theyyam Performer |
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Ranjith K as Theyyam Performer |
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Gokul Das as Theyyam Performer |
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Avinash K as Theyyam Performer |
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Suraj K as Theyyam Performer |
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Prithyu as Theyyam Performer |
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Abhi as Theyyam Performer |
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Sajan as Theyyam Performer |
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Y V Kannan as Self |
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Anilesh as Self |
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Ravi V as Self |
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Ramendran as Self |
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Anil Kumar as Self |
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Balamani as Self |
| Directing | Ramith Kunhimangalam | Director |
| Production | Rajesh Madhavan | Producer |
| Production | Christo Xavier | Co-Producer |
| Sound | Christo Xavier | Music |
| Crew | Bincil Thuruthivalappil | Cinematography |
| Directing | Gokulnath M | Co-Director |
| Editing | Thamjeedh | Editor |
| Editing | Thamjeedh | Color Grading |
| Sound | Sonu KP | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Vipin V Nair | Sound Mixer |
| Directing | Sreejesh Sivadas | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Amal Ferry | Music Producer |
| Sound | Yadhunandan B | Music Producer |
| Camera | Swaraj M | Second Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Ramith Kunhimangalam | Second Assistant Camera |
