19(1)(a)

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19(1)(a)
19(1)(a) movie poster.jpeg
Poster
Directed by Indhu V. S
Written by Indhu V. S
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Manesh Madhavan
Music by Govind Vasantha
Distributed by
  • Anto Joseph Film Company
  • Aanto Mega Media
Release date
  • 29 July 2022 (2022-07-29)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

19(1)(a) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by debutant Indhu V. S. The film stars Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, and Indrajith Sukumaran. [1] The film is produced by Anto Joseph and Neeta Pinto. The film marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in a character role in Malayalam and his second Malayalam film after Maarconi Mathaai . [2] The film released on Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022 and received mixed reviews.

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Synopsis

The mundane life of an acquiescent lady (who could be anybody) who is running a photocopy shop goes into a tailspin when a revolutionary writer leaves the manuscript of his unpublished novel with her. The movie's title references the below: Article 19(1) in The Constitution of India 1949 (1) All citizens shall have the right (a) to freedom of speech and expression;

Cast

Production

19(1)(a) is produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and it marks the directorial debut of Indhu V.S. [4] It also marks the debut of Vijay Sethupathi in Malayalam in a character role. [5] The film's shooting was completed in January 2021. [6]

Release

In April 2021, director Indhu V. S. announced that the film would not be having theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic and was looking for an OTT release. [7] The film released directly on Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022. [8] [9]

Reception

For Firstpost , film critic Anna M. M. Vetticad ranked it ninth in her year-end list of best Malayalam films. [10]

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