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The film narrates the story of Fathima Noorjahan (Kalyani Priyadarshan), a young Muslim woman from Malappuram who aspires to become a football commentator.

Sesham Mike-il Fathima was released on 10 November 2023 during the week of Diwali to mixed reviews from critics and declared as a box office-success.

Fathima meets Ramya Aavani, a journalist who was her senior in college, and reveals her desire to pursue a career as a football commentator.

Fathima and Ramya meet Shaiju Damodaran and learn about Shiva Narayanan, the deputy broadcast director of the IFL.

When Fathima arrives at the tournament, Jayesh insults her by saying that football commentary is a male-dominated field and that a female voice will not be appropriate.

Catherine tells Fathima how Solomon was banned by the anti-doping agency and the suspected involvement of Jayesh in the cheating.

Fathima returns to Malappuram when she receives an invitation to provide commentary for the inter-district school tournament final.

Fathima comes back to Kochi, and with the help of Prashant, a sports reporter, Ramya provides Shiva's Instagram ID to her.

When Jayesh's friend L. P. Gopakumar makes fun of Fathima, she explains the physics behind Roberto Carlos's free kick, which impresses Shiva and Deepika.

[2] Gayathri Krishna of OTTPlay gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Sesham Mikeil Fathima is a good watch, but it could have been better with a few poignant emotional scenes and a more concise plot.

"[37] Gopika Is of The Times of India gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Sesham Mikeil Fathima, directed by Manu C Kumar, is a chirpy, loud movie but a half-hearted attempt at exploring the aspects of a girl from a conservative background achieving her dreams.

"[38] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Football fans may take pleasure in the cameos and trivia that the film has on offer, and Kalyani is sure-footed in kicking the ball.

"[39] Athira M of The Hindu wrote, "Debutant director Manu C Kumar's film effectively and endearingly zooms in on how a Muslim girl chases her dream to become a football commentator.

"[40] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote, "Sesham Mikeil Fathima tells the story of a girl who struggles to make a mark as a commentator in a man's world.