Nunakkuzhi

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Nunakkuzhi
Nunakuzhi.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Jeethu Joseph
Written byK. R. Krishna Kumar
Produced by Saregama
Starring
Cinematography Satheesh Kurup
Edited byV. S. Vinayak
Music by
  • Songs:
  • Jay Unnithan
  • Vishnu Shyam
  • Background Score:
  • Vishnu Shyam
Production
company
Distributed by Aashirvad Cinemas
Release date
  • 15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)(India)
Country India
Language Malayalam
Box office ₹23 crore [1]

Nunakkuzhi (transl. Dimple or pit of lies) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language crime comedy film directed by Jeethu Joseph, [2] and starring Basil Joseph, Grace Antony and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles alongside Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Binu Pappu, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese and Althaf Salim in supporting roles. [3]

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The film received a mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and audiences alike and became a commercial success at the box office. [3]

Plot

A young rich businessman caught in a web of lies and mistaken identities must unravel a series of interconnected events involving a sex tape, a murder accusation, and a missing laptop, as he teams up with an income tax officer to retrieve his laptop and clear his name as his wife's life hangs in the balance.

Cast

Release

Theatrical

Nunakkuzhi released in theatres on 15 August 2024. [2]

Home media

Following its theatrical performance, the film is scheduled to premiere on ZEE5 on 13 September 2024. [4]

Reception

Nunakuzhi received positive reviews from critics on release. [5] [6] Rohit Panicker of Times Now rated the film 3.5/5 and wrote: "A Fun, Entertaining Film That Delivers As Promised" [7] S. R. Praveen wrote, "On the whole, Nunakuzhi is a briskly-paced fun ride, which proves that Jeethu Joseph is adept at more than just thrillers." [8] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express wrote, "For those who prefer only subtle situational comedy, Nunakuzhi may seem loud, over-the-top and even grating. But for those who enjoy comedy that unfolds through a chain reaction of events, eventually spiralling into complete chaos, this Jeethu Joseph film could be just what you need this week." [9] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote:"An eccentric Basil Joseph stars in a fun Jeethu Joseph film" [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "'Nunakkuzhi' box office collections day 21: Basil Joseph starrer collects more than Rs 23 crore". The Times Of India. 2024-09-05. Archived from the original on 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  2. 1 2 "Nunakuzhi: Not a typical Jeethu Joseph film as humour is the only selling point". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  3. 1 2 Cris (2024-08-15). "Going overboard with its element of confusion, Jeethu Joseph's Nunakuzhi is still fun". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  4. ↑ Cris (2024-08-15). "Basil Joseph, Grace Antony-starrer 'Nunakuzhi' gets an OTT release date". onmanorama. Archived from the original on 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  5. ↑ "നുണകളാൽ പടുത്തുയർത്തിയ കൊട്ടാരത്തിൽ ചിരിപ്പൂരം, കളറാണ് ജീത്തു ജോസഫിൻ്റെ 'നുണക്കുഴി' | REVIEW". Mathrubhumi News (in Malayalam). 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  6. ↑ "പ്രേക്ഷകരെ ചിരിയുടെ കുഴിയിൽ വീഴ്ത്തി ജീത്തു ജോസഫ്; 'നുണക്കുഴി' റിവ്യു". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  7. ↑ "Nunakkuzhui Review: A Fun, Entertaining Film That Delivers As Promised". Times Now. 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  8. ↑ Praveen, S. R. (2024-08-15). "'Nunakuzhi' movie review: Jeethu Joseph's comic caper is a briskly paced fun ride". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  9. ↑ "Nunakuzhi movie review: Jeethu Joseph and Basil Joseph hit a home run with this comedy of errors". The Indian Express. 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  10. ↑ "An eccentric Basil Joseph stars in a fun Jeethu Joseph film | 'Nunakuzhi' movie review | Onmanorama". Onmanorama. 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
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