SYNOPSIS

Ustad Hotel is a highly-acclaimed 2012 Indian Malayalam-language drama film that focuses on an aspiring chef and his relationship with his grandfather, a humble hotelier in Kozhikode. The film is known for its heartwarming story, strong performances, and mouth-watering depiction of food and culture. 

Key Details:
Director: Anwar Rasheed
Writer: Anjali Menon
Starring: Dulquer Salmaan (as Faizal "Faizi" Abdul Razak), veteran actor Thilakan (as Kareem "Kareem Ikka" Ikka), and Nithya Menen (as Shahana)
Release Date: June 29, 2012 (India)

Plot Summary: Faizi, a young man who secretly studies to become a chef in Switzerland against his father's wishes, has his passport confiscated and is virtually disowned. He travels to Kozhikode to join his grandfather, Kareem, who runs the small, beloved "Ustad Hotel." The story follows Faizi as he develops a bond with his grandfather, learns the true meaning of cooking with "mohabbath" (love), and eventually helps him save the hotel from a plot to close it down. The film's core message is that "anyone can fill the stomach, but only a good cook can fill the heart as well."