Nalpathiyonnu (41) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language satirical drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by P. G. Prageesh. It stars Biju Menon, Sharanjith, Nimisha Sajayan, Dhanya Ananya, Indrans and Suresh Krishna[1] in the lead roles. The film is produced by G. Prajith, Anumod Bose and Adarsh Narayan and the music was composed by Bijibal.[2]
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| Directed by | Lal Jose |
| Written by | P. G. Prageesh |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Biju Menon Sharanjith Nimisha Sajayan Dhanya Ananya Suresh Krishna Indrans Shivaji Guruvayoor |
| Cinematography | S. Kumar |
| Edited by | Ranjan Abraham |
| Music by | Bijibal |
Production company | Signature Studios |
| Distributed by | LJ Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
This socio-political satire unravels through hilarious incidents when two people - strong followers of Communist ideologies-set out on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. This is the 25th directorial venture of ace director Lal Jose.[3][4] The film was released on 8 November 2019.[citation needed]
The film is inspired from true events. The climax of the film talks about the 2011 Sabarimala stampede, the tragedy which shocked Kerala.[5][6]
Plot
editThis socio-political satire unravels through hilarious incidents when two people - leftist, fellow traveller, rationalist and educator Ullas Maashu and party activist Vavachi Kannan - set out on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala Temple.[7] The story begins with showing Ullas proving people on how people can cheat them and there is no God.
Cast
edit- Biju Menon as C. S. Ullas Kumar
- Sharanjith as Vavachi Kannan
- Nimisha Sajayan as Bhagyasooyam
- Dhanya Ananya as Suma
- Suresh Krishna as Ravi Nambiar
- Indrans as Kuttan Mesthiry, Bhagyasooyam's father
- Shivaji Guruvayoor as Sebastian Maashu
- Vijilesh Karayad as Lijo
- Srikant Murali as Narayana Swami
- Gopalakrishnan as Abubacker
- Elsy Sukumaran as Ullas' mother
- Guru Manaf as Therali Maashu
- Subheesh Sudhi as Parunthu Biju
- Kottayam Pradeep as Dr. Kochaniyan
- Sivadas Mattannur
- Sabu Thottapalli as Ambalappuzha Bus Depot Security
Soundtrack
editBijibal provided the music and background music for the film.[8]
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| Recorded | 2019 |
| Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack |
| Language | Malayalam |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Arutharuthu" | Rafeeq Ahammed | Vijesh Gopal | |
| 2. | "Ayyanayyan" | Sharathu |
Release
editNaalpathyonnu (41) was released in India on 8 November 2019.[9]
References
edit- ^ "41 movie review: ഭക്തിയും യുക്തിയും മലകയറുമ്പോൾ". News18 Malayalam. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- ^ Nalpathiyonnu (41) Movie Review: A Sabarimala story without any real drama, retrieved 26 February 2020
- ^ സംഗീത ലക്ഷ്മി (16 November 2019). "യുക്തിവാദവും ഭക്തിയും മലകയറുമ്പോള്; നാല്പത്തിയൊന്ന് റിവ്യു". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ Sudhish, Navamy (9 November 2019). "'Nalpathiyonnu' (41) movie review: Political satire bogged down by sloppy writing". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ MG, Gokul (9 November 2019). "Nalpathiyonnu movie review: Of faith and its social manifest". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Another Black Friday for Sabarimala pilgrims - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Nalpathiyonnu (41) movie review: Lal Jose takes a Communist to Sabarimala but plays it safe from then on". Firstpost. 10 November 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "41 movie review: Lal Jose offers intuitive film with Biju Menon". OnManorama. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Nalpathiyonnu (41) Trailer: Biju Menon and Nimisha Sajayan's soulful entertainer is sure to leave you wanting for more". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 February 2020.