Nalpathiyonnu (41) Explained

Nalpathiyonnu (41)
Director:Lal Jose
Starring:Biju Menon
Sharanjith
Nimisha Sajayan
Dhanya Ananya
Suresh Krishna
Indrans
Shivaji Guruvayoor
Music:Bijibal
Cinematography:S. Kumar
Editing:Ranjan Abraham
Studio:Signature Studios
Distributor:LJ Films
Runtime:134 minutes
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Nalpathiyonnu (41) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language satirical drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by P. G. Prageesh. It stars Biju Menon, Sharanjith, Nimisha Sajayan, Dhanya Ananya, Indrans and Suresh Krishna[1] in the lead roles. The film is produced by G. Prajith, Anumod Bose and Adarsh Narayan and the music was composed by Bijibal. This socio-political satire unravels through hilarious incidents when two people - strong followers of Communist ideologies-set out on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. This is the 25th directorial venture of ace director Lal Jose.[2] [3] The film was released on 8 November 2019.

The film is inspired from true events. The climax of the film talks about the 2011 Sabarimala stampede, the tragedy which shocked Kerala.[4] [5]

Plot

This socio-political satire unravels through hilarious incidents when two people - leftist, fellow traveller, rationalist and educator Ullas Mash and party activist Vavachi Kannan - set out on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala.[6] The story begins with showing Ullas proving people on how people can cheat them and there is no God.

Cast

Soundtrack

Bijibal provided the music and background music for the film.[7]

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Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Bijibal
Recorded:2019
Genre:Feature Film Soundtrack
Language:Malayalam

Release

Naalpathyonnu (41) was released in India on 8 November 2019.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 41 movie review: ഭക്തിയും യുക്തിയും മലകയറുമ്പോൾ. News18 Malayalam. 8 November 2019.
  2. News: സംഗീത ലക്ഷ്മി. യുക്തിവാദവും ഭക്തിയും മലകയറുമ്പോള്‍; നാല്‍പത്തിയൊന്ന് റിവ്യു. 16 November 2019. Mathrubhumi. 8 October 2019.
  3. News: Sudhish. Navamy. 'Nalpathiyonnu' (41) movie review: Political satire bogged down by sloppy writing. 2019-11-09. The Hindu. 2020-02-26. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  4. Web site: Nalpathiyonnu movie review: Of faith and its social manifest. MG. Gokul. 2019-11-09. Deccan Chronicle. en. 2020-02-26.
  5. Web site: Another Black Friday for Sabarimala pilgrims - Indian Express. archive.indianexpress.com. 2020-02-26.
  6. Web site: Nalpathiyonnu (41) movie review: Lal Jose takes a Communist to Sabarimala but plays it safe from then on. 2019-11-10. Firstpost. en. 2020-02-26.
  7. Web site: 41 movie review: Lal Jose offers intuitive film with Biju Menon. OnManorama. en. 2020-02-26.
  8. Web site: Nalpathiyonnu (41) Trailer: Biju Menon and Nimisha Sajayan's soulful entertainer is sure to leave you wanting for more . The Times of India. en. 2020-02-26.