Pookkaalam Explained

Pookkaalam
Director:Ganesh Raj
Screenplay:Ganesh Raj
Music:Sachin Warrier[1]
Editing:Midhun Murali
Cinematography:Anend C. Chandran
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Pookkaalam is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Ganesh Raj. The film stars Vijayaraghavan in the lead role as a 100-year-old man and K. P. A. C. Leela as his pair.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Principal photography started on 13 April 2022. The filming wrapped up on 14 December after 37 days of shoot.[7] The film was released on 8 April 2023.[8] It was featured at the 54th IFFI Indian panorama section.[9] The film received highly positive responses[10] but had a moderate performance at box-office.[11]

Summary

Pookkaalam is the story of the lives of Ittoop and Kochu Thresiamma and the people surrounding them.

Cast

Cameo appearances

Production

After his debut film Aanandam, director Ganesh Raj took 4 years to complete the script of Pookkaalam,[7] and he penned a note as "Pookkaalam... The season of growth, change, and Love" along with the first look poster.[12] This film was bankrolled by Vinod Shornur for CNC Cinemas in association with Thomas Thiruvalla's Thomas Thiruvalla Films.[13] [14] [15] Sachin Warrier was signed to provide the music and background score of the film.[16] [17] Actress Honey Rose also plays a cameo role.[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ml:പ്രേക്ഷകമനസ്സിൽ പൂക്കാലം തീർത്ത് പാട്ട്; കൈതപ്രത്തിന്റെ വരികള്‍ക്ക് സച്ചിൻ വാരിയറുടെ ഈണം . ml . The song fills the minds of the audience; Sachin Warrier's tune to kaithapram's lyrics . https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2023/03/18/manasilum-pookkaalam-song-from-the-movie-pookkaalam.html . . 24 March 2023 . 18 March 2023.
  2. Web site: ml:പ്രേക്ഷകമനസ്സിലൊരു പൂക്കാലം തീർത്ത് 'പൂക്കാലം' ആദ്യ വീഡിയോ ഗാനം പുറത്ത് . ml . The first video song of 'Pookkalam' is out. . https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-vijayaraghavan-starrer-new-film-pookkaalam-song-out-hrk-rrpg0j . . 24 March 2023 . 18 March 2023.
  3. Web site: ml:'ആനന്ദ'ത്തിന് ശേഷം 'പൂക്കാല'വുമായി ഗണേഷ് രാജ് . ml . After 'Ananda', Ganesh Raj to come up with 'Pookkala' . https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/director-ganesh-rajs-next-after-aanandam-film-titled-as-pookkalam/articleshow/92285566.cms . . 24 March 2023 . 17 June 2022.
  4. Web site: Malayalam Director Ganesh Raj Reveals First Look of His Next Film Pookkaalam . . 24 March 2023 . 18 June 2022.
  5. Web site: 'Pookkaalam' to arrive this summer! . . 24 March 2023 . 9 March 2023.
  6. Web site: First-look poster of Pookkaalam is out . . 24 March 2023 . 5 March 2023.
  7. News: It's a wrap for Ganesh Raj's 'Pookkaalam' . 24 March 2023 . . 16 December 2022.
  8. Web site: ml:വിജയരാഘവൻ 100 വയസ്സുകാരനായി അഭിനയിക്കുന്ന 'പൂക്കാലം' റിലീസ് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു . ml . Pookkalam Vijayaraghavan's 'Pookkalam' release announced as a 100-year-old . https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-release-date-for-the-movie-pookkalam-starring-vijayaraghavan-mm-591965.html . . 28 March 2023 . 27 March 2023.
  9. News: Indian Panorama 2023 Announces Official Selection for 54th IFFI, 2023. 23 October 2023. 21 November 2023. Press Information Bureau. press release.
  10. https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/04/08/pookkaalam-audience-review.html
  11. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vijayaraghavan-starrer-pookkaalam-gets-an-ott-release-date/articleshow/100323066.cms
  12. Web site: 'Pookkaalam': 'Aanandam' director Ganesh Raj's next is all about the season of growth, change, and pure love . . 24 March 2023 . 17 June 2022.
  13. News: It's a wrap for 'Pookkaalam' . 15 December 2022 . The Times of India.
  14. News: 'Pookkaalam' to arrive this summer! . The Times of India.
  15. News: 'Pookkaalam': 'Aanandam' director Ganesh Raj's next is all about the season of growth, change, and pure love . . 17 June 2022.
  16. Web site: Basil's Kadin Kadorame Andakadaham to release for Eid . 21 March 2023 . The News Minute.
  17. Web site: Manasilum Pookkaalam Movie Lyrical video . Revathy . Anil . 18 March 2023 . Prime Time . 11 February 2024.
  18. Web site: At Bakery Inauguration In Vijayawada, Actress Honey Rose Expresses Thoughts On Marriage . . 28 March 2023 . 27 March 2023.

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