Dear Vaappi

Dear Vaappi
Release poster
Directed by	Shan Thulasi
Written by	Shan Thulasi
Produced by	R Muthaiah Murli
Starring	Lal Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju Anagha Narayanan
Edited by	Lijo Paul
Music by	Kailas Menon
Production company	Crown Films
Release date	17 February 2023 (2023-02-17)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Dear Vaappi is a 2023 Indian Malayalam Language film directed by Shan Thulasi. It stars Lal, Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju, Anagha Narayanan while Sri Rekha, Jagadish, Maniyanpilla Raju, Sunil Sukhada, Jayakrishnan, Chembil Ashokan, Nirmal Palazhi, Neena Kurup etc. play supporting roles. ^{[1] [2]} Kailas Menon has composed 5 songs for the movie. ^[3]

Plot

Amira's father Basheer comes back to his hometown after 30 years of tailoring work in Mumbai and wanted to start his own business in hometown. The story is about the daughter Amira who supports his father for the venture and wanted to see her father's dream come true. ^{[1] [4] [5]}

Cast

• Lal as Tailor Basheer ^[6]
• Anagha Narayanan as Amira ^[6]
• Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju as Riyaz ^[6]
• Sri Rekha as Juvairiya, Basheer's wife and Amira's mother ^[6]
• Maniyanpilla Raju as Sherif, Riyas' father
• Sunil Sukhada as Suguna Textiles Owner
• Jayakrishnan as Haridas, a Businessman
• Chembil Ashokan as Madhvettan, shop owner
• Nirmal Palazhi as Najeeb, Riyaz's Brother In Law
• Neena Kurup as Ramla, Riys' mother
• Appunni Sasi as District collector Vijayan
• Abhiram Radhakrishnan as Ajith
• Jagadish as Himself (Cameo)
• Anu Sithara as Herself (Cameo)

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Production

The principal photography of the film was started in September 2022 ^[10] and the first look of the film was released on 4 August 2022. ^[11] The shooting of the film was held in Thalassery, Mahe, Mysore, Mumbai and the entire shooting was wrap up in October 2022. ^[12] Later the teaser ^[13] and the trailer was released. ^{[14] [15]}

Box office

According to the source of Times of india the film collected the Rs 10 lakhs in 3 days. ^[16]

Release

The film was released on 17 February 2023 in theatres and started Over-the-top media service stream on 13 April 2023 on ManoramaMAX. ^[17]

Reception

Princy Alexander critic from Onmanorama stated that "However, while 'Dear Vaappi' has some interesting and feel-good moments, the excitement factor is slightly missing." ^[18] A Tamil critic from Thanthi TV gave mixed reviews. ^[19] Shilpa S critic from OTTplay gave 2.5 out of 5 and stated that "With its cliched, predictable story, black and white characters, and an insipid script, Dear Vaapi has very little to keep viewers engaged. But despite its mediocrity, the film does have a few bright spots in its third act, which tries to hold a mirror to the plight of entrepreneurs in the initial stage of setting up their businesses." ^[20]

However, critics from ManoramaOnline ^[21] and Samayam ^[22] gave mixed reviews about the film.

References

1. "Dear Vaappi' starring Lal-Anagha Narayanan is a tribute to father-daughter relationships". Malayala Manorama.
2. "'ഡിയർ വാപ്പി'യെ രണ്ടു കൈയും നീട്ടി സ്വീകരിച്ചവർക്ക് ഒരായിരം നന്ദി; പ്രേക്ഷകർക്ക് നന്ദി പറ‍ഞ്ഞ് ലാൽ". Mathrubhumi.
3. "'Dear Vaappi' audio album will be a musical treat, says Kailas Menon - Exclusive". Times of India.
4. "വാപ്പിയുടെയും മകളുടെയും സ്വപ്‌നത്തിലേക്ക്". Mathrubhumi.
5. "Dear Vappi Movie: 'ജീവിതകാലം മുഴുവൻ ഈ തട്ടത്തിന് കീഴിൽ കഴിയണമെന്ന് വാപ്പി പറയില്ല'; 'ഡിയർ വാപ്പി' ടീസർ പുറത്ത് വിട്ടു". Zee News.
6. "Lal, Anagha Narayanan headline Dear Vaappi". Cinema Express . Retrieved 28 March 2023.
7. "Anagha and Niranj talks about dear vaapi movie". Times of India.
8. "Maniyan Pillai Raju about shooting experience with Niranj in Dear Vaappi". Malayala Manorama.
9. "From real to reel: Maniyanpilla Raju, Niranj to play father-son duo in 'Dear Vaappi'". OnManorama. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
10. "Lal, Anagha Narayanan headline Dear Vaappi". Cinema Express . Retrieved 21 April 2023.
11. "Lal and Anagha Narayanan to star in 'Dear Vaappi'". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 21 April 2023.
12. "It's a wrap for Lal-Anagha Narayanan's Dear Vaappi". Cinema Express . Retrieved 21 April 2023.
13. "Dear Vaappi teaser promises a heartwarming tale of father-daughter bonding". Cinema Express . Retrieved 21 April 2023.
14. "Lal and Anagha Narayanan make an affable father-daughter duo in Dear Vaappi, watch trailer". Cinema Express . Retrieved 21 April 2023.
15. "Teaser of 'Dear Vaappi' starring Anagha Narayanan, Lal is out". OnManorama. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
16. "'Dear Vaappi' box office collection: Lal starrer feel-good entertainer mints Rs 10 lakhs". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 21 April 2023.
17. "'Dear Vaappi' featuring Lal finally locks its OTT release date". OnManorama. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
18. "Movie Review | 'Dear Vaappi' starring Lal-Anagha Narayanan is a tribute to father-daughter relationships". OnManorama. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
19. டிவி, தந்தி (21 February 2023). "அப்பா-மகள் உறவை பேசும் 'DEAR VAAPPI'-படம் எப்படி இருக்கு?திரைவிமர்சனம்". www.thanthitv.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 21 April 2023.
20. "Dear Vaapi review: Save for a few bright spots, Lal, Anagha Narayanan's lolling". OTTPlay. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
21. "ആമിറയുടെ സ്വപ്നം, അവളുടെ വാപ്പിയുടെയും; റിവ്യൂ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 April 2023.
22. "ഡിയര്‍ വാപ്പി". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 April 2023.

External links

• Dear Vaappi at IMDb