Arjun Radhakrishnan leads Salim Ahamed's 'Left Over', National Award director's fifth feature
Synopsis
Actor Arjun Radhakrishnan steps into the lead role of National Award-winning director Salim Ahamed's fifth feature, 'Left Over', produced by Newton Cinema. The film, written by Ahamed and P. V. Shajikumar, joins an auteur-driven slate that includes 'Mayilaa' and 'The Gambler', signalling Newton Cinema's commitment to independent and boundary-pushing cinema.
Key Takeaways
Arjun Radhakrishnan leads Salim Ahamed's upcoming film 'Left Over' , marking the director's fifth feature .
The film is produced by Newton Cinema and co-written by Salim Ahamed and P.
Cast includes Zarin Shihab , Tanmay Dhanania , Shweta Basu Prasad , and Roshan Mathew .
Salim Ahamed is best known for 'Adaminte Makan Abu' , which won four National Film Awards and was India's official Academy Awards entry .
World premiere plans for 'Left Over' will be announced in the coming weeks.
Actor Arjun Radhakrishnan, known for portraying former Indian President A P J Abdul Kalam in the web series 'Rocket Boys', will headline National Award-winning director Salim Ahamed's upcoming film 'Left Over'. The production, backed by Newton Cinema, marks Ahamed's fifth directorial feature and is set for world premiere announcement in the coming weeks.
Cast and creative team
The ensemble includes Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad, and Roshan Mathew. The film is written by Salim Ahamed and P. V. Shajikumar, with cinematography by Sharan Velayudhan, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, music by Christo Xavier, production design by Ashik S, sound design by Vishnu Govind, costume design by Gayathri Kishore, and makeup by Salam.
Salim Ahamed's legacy
Salim Ahamed is acclaimed for his Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' (Abu, Son of Adam), which won four National Film Awards and served as India's official Academy Awards entry. His earlier films include 'Pathemari', 'Kunjananthante Kada', and 'And the Oscar Goes To…'.
Director's vision for 'Left Over'
Salim Ahamed described the film's thematic foundation:
Point of View
'Mayilaa', and 'The Gambler' — the production house is carving a niche for films that reject spectacle in favour of human complexity. Arjun Radhakrishnan's casting, following his acclaimed turn as Kalam, suggests a commitment to substantive acting roles over star power.
NationPress
13 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Arjun Radhakrishnan playing in 'Left Over'?
Arjun Radhakrishnan plays the lead role in 'Left Over'. The film is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Salim Ahamed and is his fifth directorial feature.
What is Salim Ahamed known for?
Salim Ahamed is best known for his Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' (Abu, Son of Adam), which won four National Film Awards and was India's official entry to the Academy Awards. His other films include 'Pathemari', 'Kunjananthante Kada', and 'And the Oscar Goes To…'.
When will 'Left Over' have its world premiere?
Newton Cinema has announced that 'Left Over's world premiere plans will be revealed in the coming weeks. No specific date or venue has been confirmed yet.
Who else is in the cast of 'Left Over'?
The ensemble cast includes Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad, and Roshan Mathew alongside lead Arjun Radhakrishnan.
