Ayisha (film) explained
Ayisha |
Director: | Aamir Pallikkal |
Producer: | Zakariya Mohammed |
Starring: | |
Cinematography: | Vishnu Sharma |
Editing: | Appu N. Battathiri |
Music: | M. Jayachandran |
Studio: | Cross Border Cinema |
Runtime: | 142 minutes |
Country: | India |
Language: | Malayalam Arabic[1] |
Ayisha is a 2023 Indian bilingual biographical film based on the life of Nilambur Ayisha,[2] directed by Aamir Pallikkal and produced by Zakariya Mohammed under Cross Border Cinema. The movie features Manju Warrier and Mona Tawil in lead roles, while Krishna Sankar and Radhika plays important supporting roles. It was released on 20 January 2023.[3] The film features dialogues predominantly in Malayalam and broken Arabic and English.[1] Upon release it disappointed at the box office.[4] [5]
Synopsis
Ayisha migrates to the Gulf as a domestic worker for an elite Arab family, slowly learning all the palace etiquette. An interesting course of events leads to the development of a beautiful bond between Mama and Ayisha.
Cast
Production
The film was shot in the Ras Al Khaimah and Kerala. The production team announced that Manju Warrier would headline the Indo-Arab film.[7] [8] [9] 40 days of filming was held in the United Arab Emirates.[10] Prabhu Deva was onboarded as choreographer for the film.[11] [12] The first look of the film was released in February 2023.[13] United Arab Emirates schedule was wrapped on 10 March 2022[14] and the entire shooting was completed on 21 April 2022.[15] [16] The production company released a video song for the birthday of Manju Warrier.[17] [18] The film was released on 20 January 2023.[19] [20] [21]
Reception
Sukanya Shaji of The News Minute gave 3 stars out of 5 and stated that "Ayisha is tricky to write an opinion on". Anjana George of The Times of India wrote that "Ayisha is a beautiful, slice of life movie that brings out the struggles of an actress who broke all the barriers to chase her dreams" and gave 4 stars out of 5 and appreciated the film.[22] A critic from India Today gave 3 out of 5 stars and stated that "The film also feels a bit dragged when Ayisha moves back to Kerala."[23] Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express wrote that "Ultimately, Ayisha is a tale of resilience, and Manju exudes all the necessary strength that a story and character of this nature demand, and for that, I’m thankful."[24] Onmanorama critic gave a mixed review.[25]
Notes and References
- Web site: Manju Warrier: Arabs and the Arabic culture is at the centre of 'Ayisha'. Nasreen. Abdulla. Khaleej Times. 2023-03-27. 2023-03-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20230327180001/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/local-events/manju-warrier-arabs-and-the-arabic-culture-is-at-the-centre-of-ayisha. live.
- Web site: Archived copy . 2023-03-27 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327115317/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/01/21/ayisha-movie-review-manju-warrier-aamir-pallikkal.html . live .
- Web site: Ayisha ആയിഷ (2023) - Mallu Release Watch Malayalam Full Movies . 2023-03-27 . english . 2023-03-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324114634/https://www.mallurelease.com/2021/09/ayisha.html . live .
- https://www.cinefry.co.in/ayisha-box-office/
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ayisha-ott-manju-warriers-drama-film-finally-starts-its-digital-streaming/articleshow/100868445.cms
- News: Actress Radhika to play Nisha in Manju Warrier's 'Ayisha' . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327123120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actress-radhika-to-play-nisha-in-manju-warriers-ayisha/articleshow/96701581.cms . live .
- News: Manju Warrier's Indo- Arab film 'Ayisha' starts rolling . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327180516/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warriers-indo-arab-film-ayisha-starts-rolling/articleshow/89134445.cms . live .
- Web site: Singh . Apoorva . 2022-01-26 . Manju Warrier's Film 'Ayisha' Starts Rolling . 2023-03-27 . KSHVID . en-US . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327123114/https://www.kshvid.com/manju-warriers-film-ayisha-starts-rolling/ . live .
- Web site: Malayalam actress Manju Warrier announces Indo-Arab film . 2023-03-27 . gulfnews.com . en . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327123116/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/malayalam-actress-manju-warrier-announces-indo-arab-film-1.82163716 . live .
- Web site: Malayalam actress Manju Warrier wraps up filming of 'Ayisha' in the UAE . 2023-03-27 . gulfnews.com . en . 2022-10-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221016151400/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/malayalam-actress-manju-warrier-wraps-up-filming-of-ayisha-in-the-uae-1.86307042 . live .
- News: Prabhu Deva comes onboard for Manju Warrier's 'Ayisha', the latter says "Dreams do come true!" . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327123116/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prabhu-deva-comes-onboard-for-manju-warriers-ayisha-the-latter-says-dreams-do-come-true/articleshow/89340224.cms . live .
- Web site: Prabhudheva joins as choreographer in Manju Warrier film Ayisha . 2023-03-27 . . en . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327115319/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/feb/03/prabhudheva-joins-as-choreographer-in-manju-warrier-film-ayisha-29507.html . live .
- News: Manju Warrier appears in a joyful avatar in the first look poster of 'Ayisha' . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327180512/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warrier-appears-in-a-joyful-avatar-in-the-first-look-poster-of-ayisha/articleshow/89660267.cms . live .
- News: Manju Warrier's 'Ayisha' wraps up UAE schedule . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327180510/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warriers-ayisha-wraps-up-uae-schedule/articleshow/90123231.cms . live .
- News: It's a wrap for Manju Warrier starrer 'Ayisha' . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327180517/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-manju-warrier-starrer-ayisha/articleshow/90972652.cms . live .
- News: Soman . Deepa . Manju Warrier is the main reason for me to do my next film Ayisha: Radhika . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327180514/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warrier-is-the-main-reason-for-me-to-do-my-next-film-ayisha-radhika/articleshow/90202545.cms . live .
- News: Makers of 'Ayisha' launch 'Kannile Kannile' song teaser on Manju Warrier's birthday . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327123115/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/makers-of-ayisha-launch-kannile-kannile-song-teaser-on-manju-warriers-birthday/articleshow/94114546.cms . live .
- Web site: Kannilu Kannilu song from Manju Warrier's Ayisha out . 2023-03-27 . . en . 2023-01-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230130212548/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/videos/2022/oct/13/kannilu-kannilu-song-from-manju-warriers-ayisha-out-35601.html . live .
- Web site: Manju Warrier's Ayisha gets a release date . 2023-03-27 . . en . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327115319/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/dec/09/manju-warriers-ayisha-gets-a-release-date-37531.html . live .
- Web site: Release plans announced for Manju Warrier's Ayisha . 2023-03-27 . . en . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327115318/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/aug/31/release-plans-announced-for-manju-warriers-ayisha-34280.html . live .
- Web site: Aamir Pallikal: Ayisha will give you a new cinematic experience . 2023-03-27 . . en . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327115320/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2022/dec/19/aamir-pallikal-ayisha-will-give-you-a-new-cinematic-experience-37900.html . live .
- News: Ayisha Movie Review : A poignant story of an amazing woman . The Times of India . 2023-03-27 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327180504/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/ayisha/movie-review/97178979.cms . live .
- Web site: Ayisha Movie Review: Manju Warrier's feel-good film about Nilambur Ayisha works for the most part . 2023-03-27 . India Today . en . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327115317/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ayisha-movie-review-manju-warriers-feel-good-film-about-nilambur-ayisha-works-for-the-most-part-2324313-2023-01-20 . live .
- Web site: 'Ayisha' movie review: Moving tale of friendship and resilience . 2023-03-27 . The New Indian Express . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327115317/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/jan/21/ayisha-movie-review-moving-tale-of-friendshipand-resilience-2539751.html . live .
- Web site: Manju Warrier's film is a feel-good narrative woven out of Nilambur Ayisha's life . 2023-03-27 . OnManorama . 2023-03-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327115317/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/01/21/ayisha-movie-review-manju-warrier-aamir-pallikkal.html . live .