# Woodpeckers were the first to know (2023)

Malayalam · Fantasy, Drama · Released 2023-12-02

Woodpeckers were the first to know is a 2023 Malayalam fantasy and drama film. It is directed by Ashin Jose, with music by Siddharth Sasikumar. Aswin Krishna, Vishnu Narayanan N, Thamban Kodakkad, Edwin Tomy and Alpha Maria Tom appear in it, alongside 2 more credited names.

Director: Ashin Jose
Music: Siddharth Sasikumar
Cast: Aswin Krishna as Maanish, Vishnu Narayanan N as Maramkothy, Thamban Kodakkad as Pavi, Edwin Tomy as Achan / Performer, Alpha Maria Tom as Amma / Performer, Akash K K as Suni (voice), Riga Babu Alakode as Jalitha (voice)

## Storyline
Maanish belongs to a group of tree cutters. While returning home, he accidentally lost an axe he was supposed to hold onto. Despite all his efforts, he can't recover the axe. Maanish is then approached by a bizarre creature named Maramkothy, who promises to help him retrieve the lost axe.

## Common questions

### When was Woodpeckers were the first to know released?
Woodpeckers were the first to know was released on 2 December 2023.

### Who stars in Woodpeckers were the first to know?
Aswin Krishna, Vishnu Narayanan N, Thamban Kodakkad and Edwin Tomy star in Woodpeckers were the first to know.

### Who directed Woodpeckers were the first to know?
Woodpeckers were the first to know was directed by Ashin Jose.

### Who composed the music for Woodpeckers were the first to know?
The music is by Siddharth Sasikumar.

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