Kochaal is 2022 Indian action film in the Malayalam language, directed by Shyam Mohan. It features Krishna Shankar, Murali Gopy, Indrans, and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles. It was produced by Sierra Talkies.[1]
| Kochaal | |
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| Directed by | Shyam Mohan |
| Written by | Midhun Prajith |
| Produced by | Deep Nagda |
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Production company | Sierra Talkies |
| Distributed by | Century Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Cast
edit- Krishna Shankar as CPO Sreekuttan
- Murali Gopy as DYSP Simon Thomas
- Indrans as Senior CPO Poulose
- Shine Tom Chacko as Pinker Babu[2]
- Arya Salim as Nisha
- Zeenath as Mariyamma
- Vijayaraghavan as Paily
- Gokulan as SCPO
- Chembil Ashokan
- Assim Jamal
- Nishanth Sagar
Production
editThe puja function of the film was held in Kochi[3][4].The film shooting started in December 2019 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] The teaser[6] and trailer was released prior to the main release of the film.[7]
Release
editThe film was released on 10 June 2022 in theatres[1] and the film streamed in ZEE5 on 27 November 2022.[8]
Reception
editVinod Nair, a critic of The Times of India, gave the film 3 stars out of 5, stating that "Shyam Mohan’s direction is lacking is creating [sic] a full picture of the protagonist’s life, his family, romance etc, and so the character isn’t memorable and you don’t sympathise or empathise with him".[9] A critic from Indian Express stated that "Jomon Thomas' visuals add to the enjoyment level of the film".[10] Critics of the Manorama Online gave mixed reviews.[11] A Times Internet critic also 3 gave the film stars out of 5, commenting that "The film is doing justice to the audience".[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Kochaal (2022) - IMDb". IMDb. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "'Kochaal': Murali Gopy as Simon Thomas; Makers unveil an intriguing teaser". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Krishna Sankar's Kochaal kicks off in Kochi". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Krishna Sankar, Shine Tom Chacko join Kochaal". Cinema Express. 16 December 2019. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Kochaal was influenced by films I loved: Shyam Mohan". Cinema Express. 12 January 2023. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "'Kochaal' teaser: Indrans - Krishna Sankar starrer promises a light-hearted police story". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "'Kochaal' trailer: Makers promise an entertaining suspense drama filled with interesting characters". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Watch Kochaal (2022) (Malayalam) Full HD Movie Online on ZEE5". ZEE5. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Kochaal Movie Review : A police drama that falls short". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "കണ്ടിരിക്കാവുന്ന ഒരു കുറ്റാന്വേഷണ ചിത്രം, കൊച്ചാള് റിവ്യൂ". Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "കോമഡി എന്റർടെയ്നർ കൊച്ചാൾ നവംബർ 27 മുതൽ സീ 5 ഗ്ലോബലിൽ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "കൊച്ചാള്". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.