| 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]
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.
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]
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Guru Somasundaram to be the only entertaining factor, albeit briefly.".[14] S.R.Praveen critic of The Hindu wrote that "Outdated ideas in the screenplay and poor character writing ruin this thrilling story about greed and hopelessness".[15] Onmanorama critic stated that "The performances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]