Usthad Hotel is a definitive milestone in contemporary Malayalam cinema. The film follows Faizal (Dulquer Salmaan), an aspiring chef who returns to India after studying in Switzerland against his father's wishes. He finds solace and mentorship in his grandfather, Kareem Ikka (Thilakan), who runs a modest beachfront restaurant called Usthad Hotel in Kozhikode.
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