Aadu(Film, 2015)

Aadu (transl. Goat) is a 2015 Indian slapstick comedy film, written and directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas. It was an adaptation from the Guy Richie film "Snatch" where the dog and diamond were replaced by the Goat and "Neela Koduveli". It was produced and distributed by Vijay Babu and Sandra Thomas through Friday Film House. The film stars an ensemble cast includes Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Sunny Wayne, Vinayakan, Saiju Kurup, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Vineeth Mohan, Bhagath Manuel, Renji Panicker, Sandra Thomas, Chemban Vinod Jose, Indrans, Bijukuttan and Harikrishnan. Aadu was released in India on 6 February 2015. Upon release, it received mixed response and under-performed at the box office. However, after its DVD release the reception towards the film were positive and in time attained a cult following. A sequel Aadu 2 was released in 2017, a third installment Aadu 3 has been announced for a release in 3D format. Aadu was re-released in Kerala on 16 March 2018. ()