Gaganachari Explained

Director:Arun Chandu
Producer:Vinayaka Ajith
Starring:K. B. Ganesh Kumar
Gokul Suresh
Aju Varghese
Anarkali Marikar
Cinematography:Surjith S. Pai
Editing:Aravind Manmadhan
Music:Sankar Sharma
Studio:Ajith Vinayaka Films
Krishand Films
Country:India
Runtime:115 minutes
Language:Malayalam

Gaganachari is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language science fiction mockumentary film directed by Arun Chandu, who wrote the screenplay with Siva Sai.[1] It is set in 2050s Kerala where three bachelors meet a mysterious alien. The film stars K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Gokul Suresh, Aju Varghese and Anarkali Marikar.[2]

The film had a theatrical release in limited screens on 21 June 2024. [3]

Plot

In a dystopian version of Kerala in 2050, an apartment inhabited by three bachelors becomes a refuge for an extraterrestrial female fugitive.

Cast

Release

The film was premiered on 28 January at the Kochi Panambilly Nagar Rotary Club.[5] [6] The film was released worldwide on 21 June 2024.[7] [8] [9]

Home Media

The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 26 October 2024.[10]

Accolades

Award / Film festivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Art Blocks International Film FestivalOctober - November 2022Best Feature FilmGaganachari[11]
Kerala State Film AwardsAugust 16, 2024Special Mentions - DirectionArun Chandu[12] [13] [14]

Reception

Box office

The film opened with a collection of 4 lakhs on opening day and 12 lakhs on second day[15] and as of 27 June 2024, film collected 92 lakhs worldwide.[16] [17] As of 3 July 2024, film collected 1.53 crore[18] and as of 10 July 2024 the film collected worldwide gross of 2.2 crore.[19] [20]

Critical response

The Hindu gave positive review calling it a fun-filled science fiction film.[21]

Future

Director Arun Chandu and the team behind Gaganachari are planning to expand the Gaganachari universe with their next feature, starring actor Suresh Gopi in the lead role within the same storyline.[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview Actor Aju Varghese: The success of 'Gaganachari' has been overwhelming . . 12 July 2024 . 6 July 2024.
  2. News: 'Gaganachari' trailer: Anarkali Marikar plays an alien in Aju Varghese, Gokul Suresh's sci-fi mockumentary. The Hindu. 17 July 2023. 17 June 2024. 17 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617025713/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gaganachari-trailer-anarkali-marikar-plays-an-alien-in-aju-varghese-gokul-sureshs-sci-fi-film/article67089889.ece. live.
  3. Web site: Malayalam Film Gaganachari Gets A Massive Success At International Film Festivals. 5 December 2022. News18. 17 June 2024. 9 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230609211726/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/malayalam-film-gaganachari-gets-a-massive-success-at-international-film-festivals-6542059.html. live.
  4. Web site: 2024-06-11 . ആ സിനിമയില്‍ ശബ്ദം കൊടുത്തത് ഞാനാണ്, പലരും എനിക്ക് മെസേജയച്ചപ്പോള്‍ സന്തോഷം തോന്നി: മല്ലിക സുകുമാരന്‍. 2024-10-26 . Dool News . ml.
  5. Web site: 2024-01-05 . Arun Chandu's 'Gaganachari' To Premiere At The Kerala Pop Con . 2024-06-19 . The Times Of India . en . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619074945/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/arun-chandus-gaganachari-to-premiere-at-the-kerala-pop-con/articleshow/106564800.cms . live .
  6. Web site: 2024-01-05 . Gaganachari to premiere at Kerala Pop Con . 2024-06-19 . Cinema Express . en . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619080209/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jan/05/gaganacharito-premiere-at-kerala-pop-con-50984.html . live .
  7. Web site: ഡിസ്ടോപ്പിയൻ ഏലിയൻ കോമഡി 'ഗഗനചാരി'യുടെ ട്രെയിലർ പുറത്ത്; ചിത്രം ജൂൺ 21-ന്. Mathrubhumi News. 18 June 2024. 19 June 2024. 19 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240619055750/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/gaganachari-movie-final-trailer-and-release-date-out-1.9649665. live.
  8. Web site: 2024-06-24 . Box Office report: Parvathy's 'Ullozhukku' continues strong run, weak start for 'Gaganachari' . 2024-06-30 . English.Mathrubhumi . en . 30 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240630033629/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/box-office-collection-ullozhukku-nadanna-sambhavam-gaganachari-guruvayoor-ambalanadayil-1.9664165 . live .
  9. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-06-11 . Gaganachari gets a release date . 2024-06-11 . Cinema Express . en.
  10. Web site: 2024-10-26 . 'Gaganachari' silently makes its OTT debut; here's where you can watch it . 2024-10-26 . . en.
  11. Web site: Award . 2024-10-28 . abiff.tilda.ws.
  12. Web site: Kerala State Film Awards 2024: Prithviraj wins Best Actor, 'Kaathal' takes Best Film LIVE . 2024-10-28 . www.onmanorama.com.
  13. Web site: 2024-08-16 . Kerala State Film Awards 2024 winners list: Aadujeevitham wins big; Prithviraj, Urvashi, Beena Chandran take top honours . 2024-10-28 . The Indian Express . en.
  14. Web site: Kerala State Film Awards 2024: Aadujeevitham Secures 9 Awards, Prithviraj Sukumaran Wins Big . 2024-10-28 . www.ndtv.com . en.
  15. Web site: 'Gaganachari' Box Office Collections Day 2: Sci-Fi Comedy Film Mints Rs 18 Lakhs . . 12 July 2024 . 23 June 2024 . 12 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712151036/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/gaganachari-box-office-collections-day-2-sci-fi-comedy-film-mints-rs-18-lakhs/articleshow/111204557.cms . live .
  16. Web site: 'Gaganachari' Box Office Collections Day 6: Gokul Suresh Starrer Maintains Steady Momentum With Rs 92 Lakhs Worldwide . . 12 July 2024 . 27 June 2024 . 12 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712151036/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/gaganachari-box-office-collections-day-6-gokul-suresh-starrer-maintains-steady-momentum-with-rs-92-lakhs-worldwide/articleshow/111307829.cms . live .
  17. News: 'Gaganachari' box office collections day 3: Anarkali Marikar starrer gathers Rs 24 lakhs . The Times of India . 24 June 2024 . 25 June 2024 . 25 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240625153603/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/gaganachari-box-office-collections-day-3-anarkali-marikar-starrer-gathers-rs-24-lakhs/articleshow/111225073.cms . live .
  18. Web site: 'Gaganachari' Box Office Collections Day 12: Arun Vijay Directorial Sci-Fi Mints Rs 1.53 Crore . . 12 July 2024 . 3 July 2024 . 12 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712151037/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/gaganachari-box-office-collections-day-12-arun-vijay-directorial-sci-fi-mints-rs-1-53-crore/articleshow/111459247.cms . live .
  19. Web site: 'Gaganachari' Box Office Collections Day 19: Sci-Fi Comedy Surpasses Rs 2.2 Crore Worldwide . . 12 July 2024 . 10 July 2024 . 11 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240711101916/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/gaganachari-box-office-collections-day-19-sci-fi-comedy-surpasses-rs-2-2-crore-worldwide/articleshow/111638163.cms . live .
  20. Web site: നേടിയ വന്‍ അഭിപ്രായം ബോക്സ് ഓഫീസില്‍ പ്രതിഫലിച്ചോ? ഗോകുല്‍ സുരേഷ് ചിത്രം 'ഗഗനചാരി' 19 ദിവസം കൊണ്ട് നേടിയത് . . 12 July 2024 . 11 July 2024.
  21. News: Praveen . S. R. . 2024-06-22 . 'Gaganachari' movie review: A fun-filled sci-fi film which celebrates yesteryear Malayalam cinema . 2024-06-30 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  22. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-06-27 . 'Maniyan Chittappan': Suresh Gopi joins 'Gaganachari' universe with director Arun Chandu's next . 2024-06-30 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X . 30 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240630035530/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/maniyan-chittappan-suresh-gopi-joins-gaganachari-universe-with-director-arun-chandus-next/article68339613.ece . live .

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