Malai

Fictional series based on the life (and starring) Martin Matte, a comedian and popular figure in PQ, Canada. It tells the story of the awkward but funny moments that the stand-up man has to face everyday.

An impoverished little boy from an interior village discovers the dark side of the Great Indian Wedding in his quest to get his favourite food - ice-cream, referred to as ‘Malai’ in his local tongue. Set in the rough rocky terrain of interior Odisha, the short film is a cinematic protest against the evils of caste hierarchy, female exploitation and child abuse prevalent in our society even in the eighteenth year of the new millennium.

A boy's desire to have an ice-cream, and the journey taken to fulfill that.

Malaikottai Vaaliban, an uncontested warrior proves himself to be a reigning hero across time and geographies, defeating every opponent he encounters. As Vaaliban continues his victorious journey along with his aids Chinnappaiyyan & Ayyanar meets Rangapattinam Rangarani, an ethereal dancer at a betting parlour in Nooraanathalayur. This is the moment that also invites Chamathakan, a villainous presence who will shadow Vaaliban through the rest of his journey. This group then proceed on journey with many twists and turns that leads Vaaliban to his ultimate challenge.

A young man is granted conditional bail, which requires him to go to the Trichy police station. On his way there, he falls for a beautiful girl. When the girl lands up in trouble, he finds himself facing the wrath of powerful politicians.

Martin Matte and his hilarious universe are back, and this time he’s taking on separation and shared custody!