
Chhapaak(2020)
A true story based on acid attack survivor Malti's grueling and glorious journey from her medical treatment, court proceedings leading to her emotional healing.


An aspiring pilot fights for her future -- and justice -- after surviving an acid attack from her abusive boyfriend.

Parvathy Thiruvothu
Pallavi Raveendran

Asif Ali
Govind Balakrishnan

Tovino Thomas
Vishal Rajashekharan

Siddique
Raveendran

Anarkali Marikar
Sarita D'Costa

Samyuktha
Tessa

Prathap Pothan
Senior Air traffic controller

Prem Prakash
Govind's father
Rajani Murali
Govind's Mother

Bhagath Manuel
Pallavi's brother in law
Uyare is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of acid attack. Directed by Manu Ashokan, it stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas. An aspiring pilot fights for her future -- and justice -- after surviving an acid attack from her abusive boyfriend.
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