Pappachan Olivilanu Explained

Pappachan Olivilanu
Director:Sinto Sunny
Producer:Thomas Thiruvalla
Cinematography:Sreejith Nair
Editing:Rathin Radhakrishnan
Music:Ouseppachan[1]
Studio:Thomas Thiruvalla Films
Distributor:Thomas Thiruvalla Films
Runtime:134 minutes[2]
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Pappachan Olivilanu is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Sinto Sunny.[3] The film stars Saiju Kurup as the title character, alongside Srinda, Aju Varghese, Vijayaraghavan, Jagadish and Alexander Prasanth.[4] Set in a hilly village named Mamalakunnu, the plot follows Pappachan, a farmer and a jeep driver who is not highly regarded among the villagers.

Principal photography began in January 2023 near Kothamangalam. The music was composed by Ouseppachan, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Sreejith Nair and Rathin Radhakrishnan.

Initially set to release on 28 July 2023, Pappachan Olivilanu was released in theatres on 4 August 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.[5]

Production

Filming

Principal photography commenced in Nadukani near Kothamangalam on 18 January 2023.[6] The switch-on was performed by Jibu Jacob, while the first clap was given by Kalabhavan Rahman. The filming was completed near Kuttampuzha, Bhoothathankettu and Neriamangalam.[7] [8]

Soundtrack

Pappachan Olivilanu
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Ouseppachan
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Malayalam
Label:Manorama Music
Prev Title:Signal Man - 1971
Prev Year:2023
Year:2023
Next Title:Route No. 17
Next Year:2023

The songs and background score were composed by Ouseppachan, while the lyrics were written by B. K. Harinarayanan and Sinto Sunny.[9] [10]

Release

Theatrical

The film was originally scheduled to be released on 28 July 2023.[11] Later, the date was postponed, and the film was released on 4 August 2023.[12]

Home media

The digital rights of the film have been obtained by Saina Play.[13] [14] The online streaming began on 14 September 2023.[15]

Reception

Critical response

Swathi P. Ajith of Onmanorama wrote "The movie's humour serves as a compelling element that holds it together, leading the audience to overlook its drawbacks."[16] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 0.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Pappachan Olivilaanu is yet another Malayalam film that delves into the realm of experimentation, pushing the boundaries to see 'how far is too far', thus testing the patience of viewers to the very limit."[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Welcome to CBFC . 12 November 2023 . e-Cinepramaan.
  2. News: 26 July 2023 . Saiju Kurup's 'Pappachan Olivilanu' gets a release date . The Times of India . live . 2023-08-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803095402/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/saiju-kurups-pappachan-olivilanu-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/102138339.cms?from=mdr . 3 August 2023 . 0971-8257.
  3. Web site: 14 March 2023 . Saiju Kurup's next is Pappachan Olivilanu . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803105818/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/mar/14/saiju-kurups-next-is-pappachan-olivilanu-2555722.html . 3 August 2023 . 3 September 2023 . The New Indian Express.
  4. Web site: Saiju Kurupp's Pappachan Olivilanu trailer is out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803110739/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/21/saiju-kuruppspappachan-olivilanutrailer-is-out-45856.html . 3 August 2023 . 3 August 2023 . . 21 July 2023 . en.
  5. News: 4 August 2023 . 'Pappachan Olivilaanu' twitter review: Here's what the movie buffs have to say about the Saiju Kurup starrer . The Times of India . live . 3 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230903151414/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-twitter-review-heres-what-the-movie-buffs-have-to-say-about-the-saiju-kurup-starrer/articleshow/102429583.cms?from=mdr . 2023-09-03 . 0971-8257.
  6. Web site: Kumar . Vineesh . 18 January 2023 . സിന്റോ സണ്ണി - സൈജു കുറുപ്പ് ചിത്രം ആരംഭിച്ചു film started, Mollywood, Saiju Kurup, Sinto Sunny, Kerala, Cinema, Nattuvartha, Mollywood, Latest News, News, Entertainment, Movie Gossips . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230903160726/https://www.eastcoastdaily.com/2023/01/19/sinto-sunny-saiju-kurup-film-has-started.html . 3 September 2023 . 3 September 2023 . East Coast Daily Malayalam . en-US.
  7. Web site: Pappachan Olivilaanu പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ് - Mallu Release Watch Malayalam Full Movies . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803095558/https://www.mallurelease.com/2023/01/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie.html . 3 August 2023 . 3 August 2023 . english.
  8. Web site: പാപ്പച്ചനായി വിസ്മയിപ്പിക്കാൻ സൈജു; 'പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ്' ഓണം റിലീസിന് . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803111151/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/07/20/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-onam-release.html . 3 August 2023 . 3 August 2023 . Manorama Online . ml.
  9. News: 3 July 2023 . 'Pappachan Olivilanu' teaser: Saiju Kurup starrer is an out-and-out entertainer . The Times of India . live . 3 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803101941/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilanu-teaser-saiju-kurup-starrer-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer/articleshow/101451880.cms?from=mdr . 3 August 2023 . 0971-8257.
  10. Web site: 3 August 2023 . പാപ്പച്ചൻ പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ സ്വന്തമാകാൻ ഇനി മണിക്കൂറുകൾ മാത്രം; റിലീസ് വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803101408/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-release-date-august-2-saiju-kurup-srinda-1.8787521 . 3 August 2023 . 3 August 2023 . Mathrubhumi . ml.
  11. Web site: Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803112559/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 . 3 August 2023 . 3 September 2023 . OTTPlay . en.
  12. Web site: Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803112559/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 . 3 August 2023 . 3 September 2023 . OTTPlay . en.
  13. Web site: Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: Here's when and where Saiju Kurup's comedy film will release . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230903151852/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-heres-when-and-where-saiju-kurups-comedy-film-will-release/960f182e96175 . 3 September 2023 . 3 September 2023 . OTTPlay . en.
  14. Web site: KS . Anish . 27 August 2023 . Pappachan Olivilaanu Movie Streaming Soon On Saina Play Application - Latest Malayalam OTT Releases . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230903154015/https://www.keralatv.in/pappachan-olivilaanu-ott-release/ . 3 September 2023 . 3 September 2023 . en-US.
  15. Web site: Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: 4 Saiju Kurup comedy films to watch before the OTT release . 13 September 2023 . OTTPlay . en . 12 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112124806/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-4-saiju-kurup-comedy-films-to-watch-before-the-ott-release/0a34725299638 . live .
  16. Web site: P. Ajith . Swathi . 4 August 2023 . 'Pappachan Olivilaanu' review: A film balancing quirky characters with lacklustre pace . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230804123154/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/08/04/pappachan-olivilanu-malayalam-movie-saiju-kurup-aju-varghese-review.html . 4 August 2023 . 4 August 2023 . Onmanorama.
  17. Web site: Suresh . Anandu . 4 August 2023 . Pappachan Olivilaanu movie review: A mediocre plot dragged down even more by poor writing . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230804123153/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie-review-a-mediocre-plot-dragged-down-even-more-by-poor-writing-8876579/ . 4 August 2023 . 4 August 2023 . The Indian Express . en.