Boomerang | |
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Directed by | Manu Sudhakaran |
Written by | Manu Sudhakaran |
Produced by | Aji Medayyi Thoufeek R |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Vishnu Narayanan |
Edited by | Akhil A. R. |
Music by | Subheer Ali Khan KP |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Boomerang is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Manu Sudhakaran and produced by Aji Medayyil and Thoufeek R. The film features Shine Tom Chacko in the lead role. The film was released on 24 February 2023.
Prithviraj Sukumaran revealed the motion poster of the film. [2] Later, the trailer was released on 13 January 2023. [3] [4] The Production team announced the film will release on 24 February 2023. [1] [5]
During a press meet in Kochi, producer of the film mentioned that actress Samyuktha Menon is not cooperating with the promotion of the film. [6] [7] [8]
Sharon Shaji critic of Samayam noted that "The first half of the film, which goes through several stages, is used to set the stage for the story" and gave 3 out of 5 stars. [9] Lensmen reviews critic stated that "The entire first half of the movie has them introducing each of the characters in stretched-out scenes. Manu Sudhakaran seems to have lost judgment on what scenes will work". [10]
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