Njan Marykutty (Eng: I am Marykutty) is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Ranjith Sankar and co-produced with Jayasurya. Njan Marykutty stars Jayasurya as a trans woman named Marykutty, with Innocent, Jewel Mary, Jins Baskar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Aju Varghese and Joju George in other prominent roles. The music for the film was composed by Anand Madhusoodhanan. Njan Marykutty was released on 15 June 2018 on the eve of Eid.
A transgender woman’s attempt to realize her true orientation in a society that stigmatizes gender transformation. Will Marykutty come out victorious while shredding all the taboos associated with transgenders and the stigma of surgery?
The film attempted to educate audience on various issues faced by transgenders and also the plot of the film explains the difference between transgender and those who have gone through surgery to align with their gender. In doing so, the film showcased the trauma that families go through, as well as the emotional and physical trauma that members of this community undergo, at the hands of society and governmental authorities.
Mathukutty, is transsexual who wants to undergo surgery to align her preferred gender to her body. Born a male, she becomes Marykutty and her problems start when she comes back to her native place. Though her family disowns Marykutty, it is the parish priest, who gives her all the confidence. She is determined to become a sub Inspector and joins a coaching institute to prepare for the exam. In between, she earns considerable appreciation in that area, as a Radio Jockey in the FM channel run by the church.
The film narrates the hardwork and hardships faced by Marykutty to achieve her dream and to set a respectable identity in the society.
Directed by Ranjith Sankar
Screenplay by Ranjith Sankar
Produced by Ranjith Sankar & Jayasurya
Starring Jayasurya, Jewel Mary, Aju Varghese, Innocent
Cinematography Vishnu Narayan
Edited by V. Saajan
Music by Anand Madhusoodanan
Production Dreams N Beyond
Distributed by Punyalaa
Release date 15 June 2018
Running time 126 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
