Pakalum Paathiravum
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAjai Vasudev
Screenplay byNishad Koya
(Dialogues)
Story byDhayal Padmanabhan
Produced byGokulam Gopalan
StarringKunchacko Boban
Rajisha Vijayan
Guru Somasundaram
CinematographyFaiz Siddik
Edited byRiyas K. Badhar
Music byStephen Devassy (songs)
Sam C. S. (bgm)
Production
company
Sree Gokulam Movies
Release date
  • 3 March 2023 (2023-03-03)[1]
Running time
121 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

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] The film received mixed reviews.

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

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Guru Somasundaram to be the only entertaining factor, albeit briefly.".[14] S.R.Praveen critic of The Hindu wrote that "Outdated ideas in the screenplay and poor character writing ruin this thrilling story about greed and hopelessness".[15]Onmanorama critic stated that " The performances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. 1 2 3 "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. (March 3, 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. 1 2 "'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. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  14. "'Pakalum Paathiravum' movie review: Lousy, unintentionally funny attempt at a thriller". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  15. Praveen, S. R. (2023-03-03). "'Pakalum Pathiravum' movie review: Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan's thriller is felled by mediocre filmmaking". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  16. "'Pakalum Pathiravum' Review | Rajisha Vijayan's performance drives this suspense thriller". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  17. "ആ കരാള രാത്രി മലയാളം പറയുമ്പോൾ, 'പകലും പാതിരാവും' റിവ്യൂ:". Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
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