Google’s Onam film proves you can take Kerala anywhere

New Delhi: Google India has launched a special Onam film titled “Onam is where you are”, created in partnership with Talented, directed by Devika Mahajan, and produced by Happy Crew Films.

The campaign captures the festival through the eyes of a young Malayali protagonist and showcases how Google tools play a meaningful role in everyday life, even when people are far from home.

“Distance doesn’t dim the spirit of Onam, it just changes its address sometimes,” the film narrates, underlining how tradition is less about geography and more about community and emotion.

Reya Reji, Anupam Arakkal and Neil Matthew from Talented said, “Regional stories deserve care and craft, and at Talented we’ve always believed that the most powerful work is born from cultural truths. With this Onam film, we wanted to show how traditions can stay alive even when you’re far from home. The idea was simple: if you can’t make it back, Google can help bring a piece of home to you. From the crunch of a pappadam to the sweetness of payasam, we obsessed over the details so Malayalis feel seen and everyone else feels invited. For us as Malayalis, it’s not just a campaign, it's a lived tradition, reimagined through creativity.”

Director Devika Mahajan highlighted the importance of authenticity and detail, “What made this film truly special was the collaboration. The wonderful folks at Talented, with their Malayali roots, brought in so much heart and authenticity. And because the film sits in the screenlife format, every little digital detail mattered. The timing of a pause, a call, a ping of a notification, all of it working together to hold the emotion. I hope this film opens doors for more regional stories that feel rooted, contemporary, and deeply human.”

The film is dedicated to millions of Malayalis across the globe and reinforces the message that tradition is not confined to a place, but a feeling one carries and recreates with loved ones.

Watch the film here: