Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty and his fellow sound designer Vijay Kumar have received a prestigious nomination for the 72nd Golden Reel Awards. Their exceptional work on the Malayalam film Aadujeevitham (also known as The Goat Life) has earned them a spot in the Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature International category.

The film, directed by Blessy, has been critically acclaimed for its portrayal of a gripping real-life story.

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Pookutty shared the exciting news on his X (formerly Twitter) account, expressing his gratitude for the recognition. He wrote, “It gives me immense pleasure to let you all know that myself and @vijaycanaries are nominated at the 72nd #goldenreelawards at #MPSE of America for our work in the film #TheGoatLife. Thank you for letting us fly @DirectorBlessy @arrahman @PrithviOfficial.”

It gives me immense pleasure to let you all know that myself and @vijaycanaries is nominated at the 72nd #goldenreelawards at #MPSE of America for our work in the film #TheGoatLife. Thank you for letting us fly @DirectorBlessy @arrahman @PrithviOfficial pic.twitter.com/oxsqgjbNHh

— resul pookutty (@resulp) January 7, 2025

The Golden Reel Awards, presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), are one of the most esteemed honors in the world of sound editing. Aadujeevitham is now competing alongside international films like Emilia Perez, The Girl with the Needle, and Kneecap for the coveted award.

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Aadujeevitham, which stars actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, is based on the novel by Benyamin. The story follows Najeeb, a migrant worker from Kerala who moves to Saudi Arabia for work, only to find himself trapped in a life of hardship and forced labor as a shepherd in the desert.

The film poignantly depicts his struggle and eventual escape, offering a powerful narrative of resilience and survival.

With a soundtrack by A.R. Rahman and cinematography by K.U. Mohanan, the film has received acclaim for its technical excellence. The sound design, in particular, stood out, earning Pookutty and Sarath Mohan the Best Sound Mixing award at the 54th Kerala State Film Awards.

The film also swept several other awards, including Best Director for Blessy and Best Actor for Prithviraj Sukumaran.