'' Take Off '' is a 2017 Indian malayalam-language drama thriller film , based on the ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit , Iraq , in 2014 . The film is the directorial debut of editor Mahesh Narayan , with Parvathy Thiruvothu , Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil starring in the lead roles . It is written by Mahesh Narayan and P. V. Shajikumar . The film was shot in various parts of Dubai and Kerala . '' Take Off '' was released on 24 March 2017 . The film was a blockbuster at the box office . The film won a Special Jury Award at the 48th International Film Festival of India and Parvathy won the award for Best Female Actor , becoming the first ever Indian film actor to win the award . For her most notable performance as Sameera , Parvathy also received her second Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress , a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam and her first Special Jury Mention at the National Film Awards
48th International Film Festival of India
48th International Film Festival of India
Take Off (2017 film)