Neeraja is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Rajesh K. Raman. The film stars Shruti Ramachandran, Guru Somasundaram, Govind Padmasoorya, Jinu Joseph, and Srinda. It is a remake of the 2018 Kannada film Nathicharami. It was produced by Smt. Uma and M. Ramesh Reddy under the banner of Suraj Production. It was released in theatres on 2 June 2023.[1]
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| Directed by | Rajesh K. Raman |
| Written by | Rajesh K. Raman |
| Based on | Nathicharami by Mansore |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ragesh Narayanan |
| Edited by | Ayoob Khan |
| Music by | Sachin Shankor Mannath |
Production company | Suraj Production |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Cast
edit- Shruti Ramachandran as Neeraja
- Guru Somasundaram as Psychologist
- Govind Padmasoorya as Alex
- Jinu Joseph as Arun
- Srinda as Meera
- Abhija Sivakala as Chitra
- Reghunath Paleri as Alex’s father
- Santhosh Keezhattoor as Neeraja’s Boss
- Kottayam Ramesh as Neeraja’s father
- Sminu Sijo as Neeraja’s mother
- Sruthi as Anjali
- Ramachandran as Arun Boss
- Sijin as Kalesh
Production
editThe first look poster of the film was released on 8 March 2023.[2] Later the trailer was released.[3]
Release
editThe film was scheduled to release on 19 May 2023 but it was postponed to 2 June 2023, announced the makers.[4]
Reception
editGopika Is of Times of india gave a rating of two out of five, stating that "Perhaps due to how the screenplay was written, Neeraja turned out to be a person who was unrelatable to an extent with the way she handled the changes in her life and how all of a sudden, she recovers".[5] Anandu Suresh of Indian Express gave one and half stars out of five and stated that "The film suffers greatly due to a lack of comprehension regarding female emotions, particularly in scenes that necessitate a deeper understanding".[6]
Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote that "since 'Neeraja' is a little more emotional than the original, some of the scenes feel stretched. However, given that, all the actors did a fine job of elevating the film".[7]
References
edit- ^ "Rajesh K Raman's Malayalam Film Neeraja To Release On This Date". News18. 29 April 2023. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Shruti Ramachandran's 'Neeraja' first look out". The Hindu. 8 March 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Neeraja trailer promises a heartfelt take on life and marriage- Cinema express". Cinema Express. 14 May 2023. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Shruti Ramachandran's Neeraja release postponed- Cinema express". Cinema Express. 26 May 2023. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Neeraja Movie Review : Poorly scripted depictions of mental health and desires". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Neeraja movie review: A significant plot constrained by the makers' lack of understanding of it". The Indian Express. 2 June 2023. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Review: 'Neeraja' is a softer, sweeter version of original film, but a bit overstretched". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.