Oruvan (2006 film)

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Oruvan
Directed byVinu Anand
Written byReji Nair
Screenplay byReji Nair
Produced byAjith Varma, PK Sasheendra Varma
Starring Indrajith
Lal
Cinematography Jibu Jacob
Edited byRanjan Abraham
Music byOuseppachan
Distributed byVarma Film Corporation
Release date
8 December 2006
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Oruvan is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Vinu Anand. The film stars Indrajith Sukumaran and Lal.

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Cast

Production

The film was shot in Palghat. Prithviraj Sukumaran shot a cameo in the film. [1]

Reception

A critic from Nowrunning wrote that "director Vinu Anand and his team must be appreciated for having ventured to make a rather different kind of a movie with a very striking end, and that too in a fairly good manner for a maiden venture". [2] Indiaglitz wrote that "Vinoo Anand, the debutant director, has done a good job with his first attempt in Malluwood. The movie, though not a typical entertainer, will definitely hold you in the seats till the end". [3]

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References

  1. "Oruvan Preview-Oruvan malayalam movie preview". Webindia123.com. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  2. "Oruvan Review | Oruvan Malayalam Movie Review by Unni Nair". Nowrunning.com. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  3. "Oruvan review. Oruvan Malayalam movie review, story, rating". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 26 April 2022.