What is aadujeevitham?

Aadujeevitham (transl. Goat Days) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language survival drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Blessy. It is based on the 2008 eponymous Malayalam novel by Benyamin. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Najeeb, an Indian migrant worker who is forced into slavery as a goatherd on a remote farm in Saudi Arabia.

The film depicts Najeeb's experiences of hardship, suffering, and his eventual escape and journey back home. It showcases themes of isolation, resilience, and the human spirit's will to survive in the face of extreme adversity.

Key aspects covered in the film include:

• The plight of migrant workers in the Gulf countries.
• Forced labour and slavery.
• Cultural differences and the sense of alienation.
• Survival in harsh environments.
• Hope and perseverance.