I am Marykutty) is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Ranjith Sankar and co-produced with Jayasurya.
The film 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.
[3] Marykutty, a transgender woman, strives to embrace her true identity in a society that stigmatizes gender transformation.
[4] It portrays the emotional and physical trauma experienced by transgender individuals and their families, inflicted by societal and governmental oppression.
Despite being mistreated by her peers daily, she perseveres and also joins the church's radio programme, eventually becoming the host of the show "Jingle" under the name RJ Angel.
Devastated, Marykutty is eventually released with the help of a church father, but her reputation is tarnished by negative portrayals in the local newspapers.
Leveraging her fame as RJ Angel, she befriends the District Collector, who helps her with her application and offers support.
With firm determination, Marykutty diligently prepares for her exam, successfully passing both the written and physical tests.
Jayasurya agreed to collaborate with film director Ranjith Sankar in March 2018, for the project titled Njan Marykutty.
[14] As preparation for movie Jayasurya pierced his ear, dieted to put on weight, and stopped his normal daily workout programs.
[20] The posters of the film displayed in the United Arab Emirates screenings featured a faceless Jayasurya as the UAE government prohibits sex assignment surgery in the country.
[22] The Hindu newspaper gave positive reviews to the film for handling the troubles and challenges of a transperson with sensitivity.