Level Cross (film) explained
Level Cross is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film written and directed by debutant Arfaz Ayub. The film stars Asif Ali, Amala Paul and Sharafudheen.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Level Cross was released theatrically on 26 July 2024.
Cast
Production
Arfaz Ayub, who earlier assisted Jeethu Joseph, makes his directorial debut with this film. Major portions of the film were shot in Tunisia.[5] [6] Filming began on 28 March 2023,[7] in Tunisia, and the schedule was wrapped up on 18 April 2023.[8] The motion poster and title of the film were unveiled on 3 January 2024.[9] [10] [11]
Music
The music was composed by Vishal Chandrashekhar.[12] [13] [14] Amala Paul makes her debut as a playback singer with the song "Ente Pinnile Roopam."[15]
Reception
Vivek Santhosh of The New Indian Express rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "What ultimately makes this psychological thriller both interesting and defeating is that no one is quite what they seem."[16] Anjana George of The Times of India gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "it is a film that rewards viewers who appreciate intricate narratives and symbolic storytelling. Its artistic approach makes it a promising debut, though its unconventional style might not appeal to all audiences."[17]
Rohit Panikker of Times Now gave it four out of five stars and wrote, "Level Cross is an exciting and interesting experiment in story-telling, and a psychological thriller that definitely offers a different experience in the theatre."[18] Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTplay gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "If you are a fan of slow-burn, psychological thrillers, then Arfaz Ayub’s confident debut makes for a good watch."[19]
Box office
Level Cross grossed ₹0.55 Crore ($66121) worldwide.[20]
Notes and References
- News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-01-03 . ‘Level Cross’ to star Asif Ali, Amala Paul and Sharafudheen . 2024-07-23 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
- News: Asif Ali, Amala Paul, and Sharafudheen to star in ‘Level Cross’ . 2024-07-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
- Web site: 2024-07-23 . ഒരു ഗംഭീര ത്രില്ലർ പ്രതീക്ഷിക്കാമോ? 'ലെവൽ ക്രോസ്' ട്രെയ്ലർ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി; റിലീസ് ജൂലൈ 26ന് . 2024-07-23 . News18 മലയാളം . ml.
- Web site: 2024-07-22 . 'പറയാതെ ബാക്കിവെച്ചതെല്ലാം നമുക്ക് പുറത്തേക്ക് കൊണ്ടുവരാം'; ആസിഫ് അലിയുടെ 'ലെവൽക്രോസ്' ട്രെയിലർ . 2024-07-23 . Mathrubhumi . en.
- News: Asif Ali, Amala Paul and Sharafudheen shoot for a drama set in the Sahara Desert, Tunisia Exclusive . 10 August 2024 . www.ottplay.com.
- News: ജീത്തു ജോസഫ് അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്ന ചിത്രം, മുഖ്യവേഷങ്ങളിൽ ആസിഫും ഷറഫുദ്ദീനും അമലാ പോളും . 10 August 2024 . Mathrubhumi . 29 March 2023.
- News: Madhu . Vignesh . Asif Ali, Amala Paul and Sharafudheen's new film starts rolling . 10 August 2024 . Cinema Express . 2 March 2023 . en.
- News: Madhu . Vignesh . It's a wrap for Asif Ali-Amala Paul film . 10 August 2024 . Cinema Express . 6 April 2023 . en.
- News: Bureau . The Hindu . ‘Level Cross’ to star Asif Ali, Amala Paul and Sharafudheen . 10 August 2024 . The Hindu . 3 January 2024 . en-IN.
- News: Service . Express News . Asif ali, Amala Paul and Sharafudheen team up for 'Level Cross' . 10 August 2024 . The New Indian Express . 10 January 2024 . en.
- News: Desk . South First . Asif Ali's new movie is titled 'Level Cross', motion poster out . 10 August 2024 . The South First . 3 January 2024 . en.
- Web site: Level Cross (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn . . 10 August 2024 . 13 May 2024.
- Web site: Level Cross Songs: Level Cross MP3 Malayalam Songs by Vishal Chandrashekhar Online Free on Gaana.com . . 10 August 2024 . en.
- Web site: Asif Ali’s ‘Level Cross’ releases funky ‘Donkey Song’ narrating from a donkey’s perspective. Aug 9, 2024. Aug 10, 2024. The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- News: Amala Paul turns playback singer in ninth month of pregnancy . 10 August 2024 . www.onmanorama.com.
- News: Santhosh . Vivek . 'Level Cross' movie review: Oscillates between the outlandish and the mundane . 10 August 2024 . The New Indian Express . 27 July 2024 . en.
- News: Level Cross Movie Review : An unconventional psychological thriller . 10 August 2024 . The Times of India.
- News: Level Cross Review: A Well-Written, Well-Presented Slow Burn That's Worth A Watch . 10 August 2024 . Times Now . 26 July 2024 . en.
- News: Level Cross review: Asif Ali, Amala Paul shock in psychological thriller . 10 August 2024 . OTTPlay . en.
- Web site: 2024-08-10 . Level cross . Box Office Mojo.