Paalum Pazhavum

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Paalum Pazhavum
Paalum Pazhavum.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by V. K. Prakash
Written byAshish Rajani Unnikrishnan
Produced bySameer Sait
Vinoth Unnidan
Starring
CinematographyRahul Deep
Edited by Praveen Prabhakar
Music bySongs:
Sachin Balu
Joel Johns
Justin-Uday
Score:
Gopi Sundar
Production
company
2 Creative Minds
Release date
  • 23 August 2024 (2024-08-23)
Running time
145 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Paalum Pazhavum is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by V. K. Prakash and written by Ashish Rajani Unnikrishnan. [2] Produced under 2 Creative Minds, it stars Meera Jasmine and Aswin Jose. [3] The film was theatrically released on 23 August 2024. [4]

Contents

Cast

Production

The film was announced in February 2024. [6] The filming took place in Kochi. [7]

Music

Palum Pazhavum
Soundtrack album by
Sachin Balu, Joel Johns, Justin-Uday
ReleasedAugust 23, 2024 (2024-08-23) [8]
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length24:21
LanguageMalayalam
Label Panorama Music South
Official audio
Palum Pazhavum(Audio Jukebox) on YouTube

The music for the film's soundtrack album was composed by Sachin Balu, Joel Johns and Justin-Uday. [9] The background score is composed by Gopi Sundar. [9]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Kandu Njan" Suhail Koya Sachin BaluMubas3:18
2."Ene Kone"Titto P ThankachenJoel JohnsZia Ul Haq3:33
3."Palum Pazhavum"Nidheesh NaderiJustin-UdayAbin Thomas2:06
4."Njan Ozhuki"Vivek MuzhakkunnuSachin Balu Kapil Kapilan, Bhadra Rajin3:44
5."Kadu Chutti"Nidheesh NaderiJustin-Uday Ashokan 3:10
6."Doorangal"Suhail KoyaSachin BaluSachin Balu, Bhadra Rajin4:30
7."Kadavule"Suhail Koya Gopi Sundar Pranavam Sasi4:00
Total length:24:21

Reception

Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express gave the film 3/5 stars. [10] A critic from The Times of India gave the film three stars out of five. [11] Rohit Panikker of Times Now rated the film 3+12 stars out of 5 stars, Meera Jasmine delivers a stunning performance that truly brings Sumi to life, showcasing her depth and ambition. Her ability to convey emotion is remarkable, making her character relatable and compelling. Additionally, she looks radiant and youthful, effortlessly embodying the grace and charm that have defined her throughout her career.. [12]

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