Anuragam (2023 film) explained

Anuragam
Director:Shahad Nilambur
Producer:Premachandran AG
Sudhish N
Starring:Aswin Jose
Gouri Kishan
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Lena
Johny Antony
Devayani
Cinematography:Suresh Gopi
Editing:Lijo Paul
Music:Joel Johns
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Anuragam is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Shahad Nilambur and written by Aswin Jose. It is produced by Premachandran AG and Sudhish N under the banners of Lakshminath Creations and Satyam Cinemas. The film stars Aswin Jose, Gouri Kishan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Lena, Johny Antony and Devayani, alongside Sheela, Sudheesh, Manikandan Pattambi, Durga Krishna and Jaffer Idukki in supporting roles.[1] This film marks the comeback of Devayani after a gap of 6 years in Malayalam movies.

Anuragam was theatrically released on 5 May 2023.

Production

The filmmaker announced that Gautham Vasudev Menon and Ashwin Jose in lead role[2] and earlier the production team announced the film will release in October 2022.[3] The first look poster of the film was released in November 2022 by Dileesh Pothan.[4] Later Gautham Vasudev Menon featuring song was released [5] and Trailer was released in April 2023.[6] Debutant Joel Jones has arranged the songs to the lyrics of Tito P Thangachan.[7]

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by Joel Johns. All Songs were written by Titto P Thankachen except "Chill Aane" and "Edhuvo Ondru". Chill Aane was written by Manu Manjith & AK# (Rap Lyrics) and Edhuvo Ondru (Tamil Song) was penned by Mohan Rajan[8]

Reception

Anjana George critic of Times of india gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and stated that "Anuragam is a vacation picture for those who love to laugh and come out with happy colours from the theatres.".[9] Swathi P Ajith critic of Onmanorama stated that "Overall, the movie provides a light-hearted and enjoyable watch for those seeking a simple, uncomplicated storyline.".[10] A critic of ManoramaOnline gave mixed review.[11]

References

  1. Web site: 2022-11-06 . Anuragam Movie: മനം നിറച്ച് "അനുരാഗം"; ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക്‌ പോസ്റ്ററെത്തി . 2023-05-09 . Zee News Malayalam . ml . 2023-04-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230422205353/https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/anuragam-movie-latest-update-first-look-poster-released-113051 . live .
  2. Web site: Gautham Menon, Ashwin Jose to lead Anuragam . 2023-05-09 . . en . 2023-01-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230130204500/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/apr/06/gautham-menon-ashwin-jose-to-lead-anuragam-30706.html . live .
  3. Web site: Release plan announced for filmmaker Shahad's Anuragam . 2023-05-09 . . en . 2023-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230202180434/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/videos/2022/sep/03/release-plan-announced-for-filmmaker-shahad39s-anuragam-34389.html . live .
  4. Web site: First look of Anuragam out . 2023-05-09 . . en . 2023-05-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230509055755/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/nov/06/first-look-of-anuragam-out-36315.html . live .
  5. Web site: 2023-01-25 . Edhuvo Ondru song from Gautham Menon starrer Anuragam's song is out . 2023-05-09 . News18 . en . 2023-04-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230424125153/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/edhuvo-ondru-song-from-gautham-menon-starrer-anuragams-song-is-out-6907777.html . live .
  6. Web site: Anuragam trailer promises a feel-good romantic film . 2023-05-09 . . en . 2023-05-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230509060234/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/29/anuragam-trailer-promises-a-feel-good-romantic-film-42855.html . live .
  7. News: 2017-07-20 . Idukki beckons Lijomol again, in 'Anuragam' . The Times of India . 2023-05-09 . 0971-8257 . 2023-05-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230509061019/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/idukki-beckons-lijomol-again-in-anuragam/articleshow/59665702.cms . live .
  8. Web site: Lyrics for Anuragam Movie. www.srsmusiq.com. en.
  9. News: Anuragam Movie Review : A sweet movie that will fill you with love . The Times of India . 2023-05-09 . 0971-8257 . 2023-05-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230509061407/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/anuragam/movie-review/100016846.cms . live .
  10. Web site: Anuragam Movie Review: A simple yet enjoyable romantic flick . 2023-05-09 . OnManorama . 2023-05-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230509061818/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/05/05/anuragam-malayalam-movie-sheela-lena-review.html . live .
  11. Web site: പ്രേക്ഷകരിലേക്കും പടരുന്ന 'അനുരാഗം'; റിവ്യൂ . 2023-05-09 . ManoramaOnline . ml . 2023-05-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230509062018/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/2023/05/05/anuragam-movie-review.html . live .