Makal

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Makal
Directed by Sathyan Anthikad
Written by Iqbal Kuttippuram
Produced byCentral Pictures
Starring
Cinematography S. Kumar
Edited by K. Rajagopal
Music bySongs:
Vishnu Vijay
Score:
Rahul Raj
Production
company
Central Pictures
Release date
  • 29 April 2022 (2022-04-29)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Makal (transl. Daughter) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Iqbal Kuttippuram. [1] The film stars Jayaram, Naslen K. Gafoor, Meera Jasmine, and Devika Sanjay. [2] It is produced by Central Pictures, the company that produced Anthikad's Kudumbapuranam , Kalikkalam , and Oru Indian Pranayakatha. This marks Jayaram's comeback after a three-year hiatus and is his 250th Malayalam movie. The film also marks Meera Jasmine's return to Mollywood after a six year gap.

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This movie generally received mixed reviews from audience and the film was a box office bomb. [1] [3]

Plot

The mother and daughter duo, Juliet and Aparna, have been living together for the best part of their lives, enjoying their freedom and level of understanding. After Aparna's father, Nandan, returns from the Gulf and Juliet gets a government job in another district, Nandan has to figure out how to be a father to his daughter. While the generation gap leads to a series of misunderstandings and squabbles, the entry of an unexpected stranger in their lives changes the father-daughter dynamics. The stranger's presence becomes a reason for them to connect meaningfully and live peacefully.

Cast

Production

The filming commenced in October 2021 in Kerala, [5] with Jayaram joining the sets on 21 October. [3] On 12 December, actor Jayaram informed via a tweet that he was in the final leg of filming. [6] The shoot was wrapped in late-December.[ citation needed ]

Music

The film score is composed, orchestrated, and produced by Rahul Raj, while the songs are composed by Vishnu Vijay.

Release

Theatrical

The film was released in theatres on 29 April 2022.[ citation needed ]

Home media

The digital rights of the film were acquired by ManoramaMAX. [7] The satellite rights are owned by Mazhavil Manorama.[ citation needed ]

Reception

The film received mixed reviews, praising the performances, direction, and humour but was criticised for its plot, writing, and climax.[ citation needed ]

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  1. 1 2 "Sathyan Anthikkad announces name of his movie starring Jayaram and Meera Jasmine".
  2. ↑ "Sreenivasan, Devika Sanjay and Naslen K. Gafoor join Jayaram, Sathyan Anthikad's upcoming family entertainer".
  3. 1 2 "Jayaram back on the sets of Sathyan Anthikad film - Times of India". The Times of India .
  4. ↑ Basavarajaiah, Harish. "Balaji Manohar plays Kannadiga in Sathyan Athikad's Malayalam film - Times of India". The Times of India .
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  6. ↑ "Jayaram - Sathyan Anthikad film 'Magal' reached the final leg of shooting - Times of India". The Times of India .
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