Pakalum Paathiravum

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Pakalum Paathiravum
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Ajai Vasudev
Screenplay byNishad Koya
(Dialogues)
Story byDhayal Padmanabhan
Produced byGokulam Gopalan
Starring Kunchacko Boban
Rajisha Vijayan
Guru Somasundaram
CinematographyFaiz Siddik
Edited byRiyas K. Badhar
Music by Stephen Devassy (songs)
Sam C. S. (bgm)
Production
company
Sree Gokulam Movies
Release date
  • 3 March 2023 (2023-03-03) [1]
Running time
121 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Pakalum Paathiravum is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev, starring Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan and Guru Somasundaram in lead roles. The film is a remake of the 2018 Kannada film Aa Karaala Ratri . [2] The film had its theatrical release on 3 March 2023. [3] Subsequently, it was made available to stream on ZEE5 on 28 April 2023. [4] The film received mixed reviews.

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Synopsis

Pakalum Paathiravum is the story of Michael, a wildlife photographer, who starts his journey from Kochi to Mysore with a hideous intent. The movie discusses the uptight moments that happen when he passes through the Maoist-occupied inlands of Wayanad.

Cast

Production

The film was announced on 5 December 2021 and the principal photography started the next day. [5] The film was released on 3 March 2023. [6] [1] [7] Director Ajai Vasudev, who has helmed three Mammootty starrers previously, announced his fourth film for Sree Gokulam Movies [8] starring Kunchacko Boban and Rajisha Vijayan. [6] [1] Actor Guru Somasundaram, who played the antagonist in Minnal Murali was signed to play an important role. [9] Sam C. S. was signed to compose the background score. [10] Producer Gokulam Gopalan also played an important role. [11] [12]

Reception

A citric from Times of india wrote that "Kunchacko Boban brings the star presence to the movie and gives a good 'man of mystery' feel" and gave 3 stars out of 5. [13] Sajin Shrijith critic of The New Indian Express noted that " In a movie headlined by Kunchacko Boban, I never expected to find Guru Somasundaram to be the only entertaining factor, albeit briefly.". [14] S.R.Praveen critic of The Hindu wrote that "Outdated ideas in the screenplay and poor character writing ruin this thrilling story about greed and hopelessness". [15] Onmanorama critic stated that "The performances by all the actors are commendable." [16] IndianExpress.com critic gave a mixed review. [17]

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