Boomerang (2023 film)

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Boomerang
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byManu Sudhakaran
Written byManu Sudhakaran
Produced byAji Medayyi
Thoufeek R
Starring
Cinematography Vishnu Narayanan
Edited byAkhil A. R.
Music bySubheer Ali Khan
KP
Release date
  • 24 February 2023 (2023-02-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

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.

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Cast

Production

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]

Controversy

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]

Reception

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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