Ayalvaashi | |
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Directed by | Irshad Parari |
Written by | Irshad Parari |
Produced by | Ashiq Usman Muhsin Parari |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Sajith Purushan |
Edited by | Siddique Hyder |
Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
Production companies | Ashiq Usman Productions Local Agenda Motion Pictures |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Ayalvaashi is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Irshad Parari. The film was written by Irshad Parari, and it was produced by Ashiq Usman and Muhsin Parari under the banner of Ashiq Usman Productions and Local Agenda Motion Pictures It stars Soubin Shahir, Binu Pappu, Naslen K. Gafoor, Nikhila Vimal and Lijomol Jose in lead roles. The film was released worldwide on 21 April 2023. [1]
The title look of the poster was released 5 November 2022 [3] [4] and the first look of the film was released on 23 January 2023. [5] Later the trailer was released. [6]
Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost stated that "Barring the Chewing Gum song and Soubin, there's nothing here." [7] A critic from Onmanorama stated that "However, the movie still manages to be enjoyable, with a homely vibe throughout its runtime." [8] S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote "Soubin Shahir and Nikhila Vimal's comedy-drama is marred by a thin plot and listless execution." [9] Cris of The News Minute gave 2 out 5 stars and gave mixed reviews. [10]
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