Pakalum Paathiravum

2023 Malayalam film

  • 3 March 2023 (2023-03-03)[1]
Running time
121 minutesCountryIndiaLanguageMalayalam

Pakalum Paathiravum is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev, starring Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan and Guru Somasundaram in lead roles. The film is a remake of the 2018 Kannada film Aa Karaala Ratri.[2] The film had its theatrical release on 3 March 2023.[3] Subsequently, it was made available to stream on ZEE5 on 28 April 2023.[4]

Synopsis

Pakalum Paathiravum is the story of Michael, a wildlife photographer, who starts his journey from Kochi to Mysore with a hideous intent. The movie discusses the uptight moments that happen when he passes through the Maoist-occupied inlands of Wayanad.

Cast

  • Kunchacko Boban as Michael Vareeth
  • Rajisha Vijayan as Mercy Vareeth
  • Guru Somasundaram as Janakiraman
  • Gokulam Gopalan as Father
  • Seetha as Mariya Vareeth
  • Manoj K U as Vareeth
  • Divyadarshan
  • Tamizh as Maniyan
  • Ullas Panthalam
  • Bibin George
  • Poojapura Radhakrishnan
  • Jays Jose

Production

The film was announced on 5 December 2021 and the principal photography started the next day.[5] The film was released on 3 March 2023.[6][1][7] Director Ajai Vasudev, who has helmed three Mammootty starrers previously, announced his fourth film for Sree Gokulam Movies[8] starring Kunchacko Boban and Rajisha Vijayan.[6][1] Actor Guru Somasundaram, who played the antagonist in Minnal Murali was signed to play an important role.[9] Sam C. S. was signed to compose the background score.[10] Producer Gokulam Gopalan also played an important role.[11][12]

Reception

A citric from Times of india wrote that "Kunchacko Boban brings the star presence to the movie and gives a good 'man of mystery' feel" and gave 3 stars out of 5.[13] Sajin Shrijith critic of The New Indian Express noted that " In a movie headlined by Kunchacko Boban, I never expected to find Guru Somasundaram to be the only entertaining factor, albeit briefly.".[14] S.R.Praveen critic of The Hindu wrote that "Outdated ideas in the screenplay and poor character writing ruin this thrilling story about greed and hopelessness".[15]Onmanorama critic stated that "The performances by all the actors are commendable."[16]IndianExpress.com critic gave a mixed review.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kunchako Boban, Rajisha Vijayan's Pakalum Paathiravum to hit screens on this date". Cinema Express. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  2. ^ Praveen, S. R. (3 March 2023). "'Pakalum Pathiravum' movie review: Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan's thriller is felled by mediocre filmmaking" – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. ^ "'Pakalum Paathiravum' release: Kunchacko Boban starrer to hit the big screens on March". Times Of India. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Pakalum Pathiravum on OTT: Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan's thriller to release on ZEE5 on this date". OTTPlay. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Ajai Vasudev's next titled Pakalum Paathiravum". OnlookersMedia. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  6. ^ a b "'Pakalum Pathiravum' teaser: Kunchacko Boban starrer promises a thrilling action entertainer". The Times of India. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  7. ^ "അത്യാഗ്രഹവും ആർത്തിയുമാണ് സകല പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾക്കും കാരണം, 'പകലും പാതിരാവും' ടീസർ". Mathrubhumi. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Kunchacko Boban-Starrer Pakalum Paathiravum's Teaser Promises A Gripping Crime Drama". News 18. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  9. ^ "കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബനും രജിഷ വിജയനും കേന്ദ്ര കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ: അജയ് വാസുദേവ് ചിത്രം പകലും പാതിരാവും ടീസർ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി". Media One. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  10. ^ "ഇത് ചാക്കോച്ചന്റെ വേറിട്ട മുഖം, പകലും പാതിരാവും ടീസറിൽ തീപാറിച്ചു കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബൻ". News 18. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  11. ^ "അത്യാ ഗ്രഹവും ആർത്തിയുമാണ് മനുഷ്യരുടെ സകല പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾക്കും കാരണം; ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിച്ച് 'പകലും പാതിരാവും' ടീസർ". Samayam. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  12. ^ "അത്യാഗ്രഹവും ആർത്തിയുമാണ് മനുഷ്യരുടെ സകല പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾക്കും കാരണം'; ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിക്കാൻ പകലും പാതിരാവും, ടീസർ". Reporter TV. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  13. ^ "Pakalum Pathiravum Movie Review : A thriller that needed toning down". The Times of India. 3 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  14. ^ "'Pakalum Paathiravum' movie review: Lousy, unintentionally funny attempt at a thriller". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  15. ^ Praveen, S. R. (3 March 2023). "'Pakalum Pathiravum' movie review: Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan's thriller is felled by mediocre filmmaking". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  16. ^ "'Pakalum Pathiravum' Review | Rajisha Vijayan's performance drives this suspense thriller". OnManorama. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  17. ^ "ആ കരാള രാത്രി മലയാളം പറയുമ്പോൾ, 'പകലും പാതിരാവും' റിവ്യൂ:". Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 7 April 2023.
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