Kochaal Explained

Director:Shyam Mohan
Producer:Deep Nagda
Studio:Sierra Talkies
Distributor:Century Films
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Kochaal is 2022 Indian action film in the Malayalam language, directed by Shyam Mohan. It features Krishna Shankar, Murali Gopy, Indrans, and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles. It was produced by Sierra Talkies.[1]

Cast

Production

The puja function of the film was held in Kochi[3] [4] .The film shooting started in December 2019 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] The teaser[6] and trailer was released prior to the main release of the film.[7]

Release

The film was released on 10 June 2022 in theatres and the film streamed in ZEE5 on 27 November 2022.[8]

Reception

Vinod Nair, a critic of The Times of India, gave the film 3 stars out of 5, stating that "Shyam Mohan’s direction is lacking is creating [<nowiki/>[[sic]]] a full picture of the protagonist’s life, his family, romance etc, and so the character isn’t memorable and you don’t sympathise or empathise with him".[9] A critic from Indian Express stated that "Jomon Thomas' visuals add to the enjoyment level of the film".[10] Critics of the Manorama Online gave mixed reviews.[11] A Times Internet critic also 3 gave the film stars out of 5, commenting that "The film is doing justice to the audience".[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kochaal (2022) - IMDb . https://web.archive.org/web/20230821172033/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20836390/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_q_kochaal . 21 August 2023 . 21 August 2023 . IMDb.
  2. News: ‘Kochaal’: Murali Gopy as Simon Thomas; Makers unveil an intriguing teaser . The Times of India . 2023-04-18 . 0971-8257 . 2023-04-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230429183046/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kochaal-murali-gopy-as-simon-thomas-makers-unveil-an-intriguing-teaser/articleshow/91828417.cms . live .
  3. News: Krishna Sankar’s Kochaal kicks off in Kochi . The Times of India . 2023-04-18 . 0971-8257 . 2023-04-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230429183044/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/krishna-sankars-kochaal-kicks-off-in-kochi/articleshow/72833455.cms . live .
  4. Web site: Krishna Sankar, Shine Tom Chacko join Kochaal . 2023-04-18 . The New Indian Express . en . 2023-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418153534/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/dec/16/krishna-sankar-shine-tom-chacko-join-kochaal-16071.html . live .
  5. Web site: Kochaal was influenced by films I loved: Shyam Mohan . 2023-04-18 . The New Indian Express . en . 2023-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418155358/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2023/jan/12/kochaal-was-influenced-by-films-i-loved-shyam-mohan-38712.html . live .
  6. News: ‘Kochaal’ teaser: Indrans - Krishna Sankar starrer promises a light-hearted police story . The Times of India . 2023-04-18 . 0971-8257 . 2023-04-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230419160903/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kochaal-teaser-indrans-krishna-sankar-starrer-promises-a-light-hearted-police-story/articleshow/91604260.cms . live .
  7. News: ‘Kochaal’ trailer: Makers promise an entertaining suspense drama filled with interesting characters . The Times of India . 2023-04-18 . 0971-8257 . 2023-04-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230419204333/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kochaal-trailer-makers-promise-an-entertaining-suspense-drama-filled-interesting-characters/articleshow/91984047.cms . live .
  8. Web site: Watch Kochaal (2022) (Malayalam) Full HD Movie Online on ZEE5 . 2023-08-21 . ZEE5 . en.
  9. News: Kochaal Movie Review : A police drama that falls short . The Times of India . 2023-04-18 . 0971-8257 . 2023-04-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230429095255/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/kochaal/movie-review/92185828.cms . live .
  10. Web site: കണ്ടിരിക്കാവുന്ന ഒരു കുറ്റാന്വേഷണ ചിത്രം, കൊച്ചാള്‍ റിവ്യൂ . 2023-04-18 . Indian Express Malayalam . ml . 2023-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418122555/https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/review/krishna-shankar-kochal-movie-review-rating-660453/ . live .
  11. Web site: കോമഡി എന്റർടെയ്നർ കൊച്ചാൾ നവംബർ 27 മുതൽ സീ 5 ഗ്ലോബലിൽ . 2023-04-18 . ManoramaOnline . ml . 2023-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418122554/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2022/11/25/kochaal-to-stream-exclusively-on-zee5-global-from-november-27.html . live .
  12. Web site: കൊച്ചാള്‍ . 2023-04-18 . Samayam Malayalam . ml . 2023-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418122556/https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-review/krishna-sankar-murali-gopy-shine-tom-chacko-starrer-kochaal-movie-review-rating/moviereview/92133704.cms . live .