Pakalum Paathiravum Explained

Pakalum Paathiravum
Director:Ajai Vasudev
Producer:Gokulam Gopalan
Screenplay:Nishad Koya
Story:Dhayal Padmanabhan
Starring:Kunchacko Boban
Rajisha Vijayan
Guru Somasundaram
Music:Stephen Devassy (songs)
Sam C. S. (bgm)
Editing:Riyas K. Badhar
Cinematography:Faiz Siddik
Studio:Sree Gokulam Movies
Runtime:121 minutes
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Pakalum Paathiravum is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev, starring Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan and Guru Somasundaram in lead roles. The film is a remake of the 2018 Kannada film Aa Karaala Ratri.[1] The film had its theatrical release on 3 March 2023.[2] Subsequently, it was made available to stream on ZEE5 on 28 April 2023.[3]

Synopsis

Pakalum Paathiravum is the story of Michael, a wildlife photographer, who starts his journey from Kochi to Mysore with a hideous intent. The movie discusses the uptight moments that happen when he passes through the Maoist-occupied inlands of Wayanad.

Cast

Production

The film was announced on 5 December 2021 and the principal photography started the next day.[4] The film was released on 3 March 2023.[5] [6] [7] Director Ajai Vasudev, who has helmed three Mammootty starrers previously, announced his fourth film for Sree Gokulam Movies[8] starring Kunchacko Boban and Rajisha Vijayan.[5] [6] Actor Guru Somasundaram, who played the antagonist in Minnal Murali was signed to play an important role.[9] Sam C. S. was signed to compose the background score.[10] Producer Gokulam Gopalan also played an important role.[11] [12]

Reception

A citric from Times of india wrote that "Kunchacko Boban brings the star presence to the movie and gives a good 'man of mystery' feel" and gave 3 stars out of 5.[13] Sajin Shrijith critic of The New Indian Express noted that " In a movie headlined by Kunchacko Boban, I never expected to find Guru Somasundaram to be the only entertaining factor, albeit briefly.".[14] S.R.Praveen critic of The Hindu wrote that "Outdated ideas in the screenplay and poor character writing ruin this thrilling story about greed and hopelessness".[15] Onmanorama critic stated that "The performances by all the actors are commendable."[16] IndianExpress.com critic gave a mixed review.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Pakalum Pathiravum' movie review: Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan's thriller is felled by mediocre filmmaking. S. R.. Praveen. 3 March 2023. www.thehindu.com.
  2. Web site: ‘Pakalum Paathiravum’ release: Kunchacko Boban starrer to hit the big screens on March . 27 April 2023 . Times Of India.
  3. Web site: Pakalum Pathiravum on OTT: Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan’s thriller to release on ZEE5 on this date . 27 April 2023 . OTTPlay.
  4. Web site: 5 December 2021 . Ajai Vasudev’s next titled Pakalum Paathiravum . 25 February 2023 . OnlookersMedia..
  5. Web site: 20 February 2023 . ‘Pakalum Pathiravum’ teaser: Kunchacko Boban starrer promises a thrilling action entertainer . 25 February 2023 . The Times of India.
  6. Web site: 13 February 2023 . Kunchako Boban, Rajisha Vijayan's Pakalum Paathiravum to hit screens on this date . 25 February 2023 . Cinema Express.
  7. Web site: 19 February 2023 . അത്യാഗ്രഹവും ആർത്തിയുമാണ് സകല പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾക്കും കാരണം, 'പകലും പാതിരാവും' ടീസർ . 26 February 2023 . Mathrubhumi.
  8. Web site: Kunchacko Boban-Starrer Pakalum Paathiravum’s Teaser Promises A Gripping Crime Drama . . 25 February 2023 . 21 February 2023.
  9. Web site: കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബനും രജിഷ വിജയനും കേന്ദ്ര കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ: അജയ് വാസുദേവ് ചിത്രം പകലും പാതിരാവും ടീസർ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി . . 26 February 2023 . 19 February 2023.
  10. Web site: ഇത് ചാക്കോച്ചന്റെ വേറിട്ട മുഖം, പകലും പാതിരാവും ടീസറിൽ തീപാറിച്ചു കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബൻ . . 26 February 2023 . 20 February 2023.
  11. Web site: അത്യാ ഗ്രഹവും ആർത്തിയുമാണ് മനുഷ്യരുടെ സകല പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾക്കും കാരണം; ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിച്ച് 'പകലും പാതിരാവും' ടീസർ . . 26 February 2023 . 20 February 2023.
  12. Web site: അത്യാഗ്രഹവും ആർത്തിയുമാണ് മനുഷ്യരുടെ സകല പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾക്കും കാരണം'; ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിക്കാൻ പകലും പാതിരാവും, ടീസർ . . 26 February 2023 . 19 February 2023.
  13. News: Pakalum Pathiravum Movie Review : A thriller that needed toning down . The Times of India . 2024-02-25 . 0971-8257 . 3 March 2023.
  14. Web site: 'Pakalum Paathiravum' movie review: Lousy, unintentionally funny attempt at a thriller . 2023-04-07 . The New Indian Express.
  15. News: Praveen . S. R. . 2023-03-03 . ‘Pakalum Pathiravum’ movie review: Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan’s thriller is felled by mediocre filmmaking . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-04-07 . 0971-751X.
  16. Web site: 'Pakalum Pathiravum' Review Rajisha Vijayan's performance drives this suspense thriller . 2023-04-07 . OnManorama.
  17. Web site: ആ കരാള രാത്രി മലയാളം പറയുമ്പോൾ, 'പകലും പാതിരാവും' റിവ്യൂ: . 2023-04-07 . Indian Express Malayalam . ml.