Thuramukham (transl. Harbor) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film directed and filmed by Rajeev Ravi and written by Gopan Chidambaran. It is based on the play of the same name by K. M. Chidambaran, Gopan's father.[3][4][5] The film stars Nivin Pauly, Indrajith Sukumaran, Joju George, Arjun Ashokan, Sudev Nair, Manikandan R. Achari, Senthil Krishna, Nimisha Sajayan, Poornima Indrajith, and Darshana Rajendran in prominent roles. It presents the harbor workers protest against the Chappa labor allocation system practiced during the 1940s and 50s in Cochin district of Kerala.
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| Directed by | Rajeev Ravi |
| Written by | Gopan Chidambaran |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rajeev Ravi |
| Edited by | B. Ajithkumar |
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| Distributed by | Magic Frames |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
After multiple delays, Thuramukham was theatrically released on 10 March 2023.[2][6]
Plot
editThe story is set in the backdrop of workers' struggles and protests against the infamous 'Chappa' system of casual labour allocation and the primitive "work guarantee" scheme that was practiced at the Mattancherry harbor in Kochi during the 1940s and 50s. Metal tokens called chappa were thrown into the waiting crowds of labourers who would fight for them. Whoever managed to get one would be given work for the day at the wharves or godowns. Protests against this system had resulted in the police shooting and the killing of three labourers. The story further revolves around two brothers on opposing sides on the day of labourers' epic struggle against dock bosses.
Cast
edit- Nivin Pauly as Mattancherry Moidu
- Indrajith Sukumaran as Santo Gopalan
- Joju George as Mymoo, Moidu's father
- Arjun Ashokan as Hamza, Moidu's brother
- Darshana Rajendran as Khadeeja, Moidu's sister
- Nimisha Sajayan as Umani, Moidu's wife
- Poornima Indrajith as Moidu's mother
- Sudev Nair as Pacheek
- Manikandan R. Achari as Umboocha, Mymoo's friend
- Senthil Krishna as Srank
- Divya Gopinath
Production
editThe principal photography of the film was completed in January 2020 but the release was delayed for a long time due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
Release
editTheatrical
editThuramukham was scheduled for worldwide theatrical release in summer 2021 but was postponed due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Kerala.[7] The film was later scheduled to be released on 10 December 2021,[8] but was postponed again, to avoid the clash with Mohanlal starrer Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham which released on 2 December 2021.[9] Later, the film was announced to be released on 24 December 2021 during the festival time of Christmas but was again postponed.[10] The film was postponed yet again after being scheduled to be released on 7 January 2022. The film was finally released in theatres on 10 March 2023.[2]
Marketing
editOn 13 May 2021, the makers released the first teaser trailer.[11]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Joju George[a] | Won | [12] |
| Best Art Director | A. V. Gokuldas | Won | [12] |
Music
editThe film features songs and background score composed by K and Shahabaz Aman.[13]
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| Released | 23 March 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2020 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 17:05 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Magic Frames Music | |||
| Producer | K, Shahabaz Aman | |||
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 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, from Spotify |
All tracks are written by Anwar Ali.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Karakkenne Thanichakkeettu" | Anwar Ali | K | Sayanora Philip | 04:20 |
| 2. | "Kappal Paatu" | Anwar Ali | Shahabaz Aman | Shahabaz Aman | 09:03 |
| 3. | "Maravi" | Anwar Ali | K | Biju Narayanan, K | 03:41 |
| Total length: | 17:05 | ||||
Reception
editAnna Mathews, a critic of The Times of India, gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote that "Director Rajeev Ravi infuses his usual atmospheric heft to the film".[15] Anandu Suresh, critic of The New Indian Express, stated that "But for those who enjoy the slow pace, this movie is unquestionably a gem", and gave 4 out 5 stars.[16] The Hindu critic S.R.Praveen wrote that "Rajeev Ravi’s film is an important document of the struggles to unionise for rights".[17] Firstpost critic wrote that "Thuramukham is, nevertheless, significant for playing spoilsport in a world where it is the eternal goal of oppressors to ensure that their stories are never told by those with empathy for the oppressed", and gave 2.75 rating out of 5.[18] Princy Alexander, critic of Onmanorama, stated that "The narration is slow-paced and jerky at times."[19] The Quint critic gave 3 stars out of 5, in a review headlined "Rajeev Ravi & Nivin Pauly Mount a Strong Film on Communism".[20] OTTplay critic gave 3.5 out of 5 and wrote that "The powerful performances and the electrifying ending make it an engrossing watch."[21]
Notes
edit- ^ Co-winner with Biju Menon; Won for performances in Madhuram, Freedom Fight, Thuramukham and Naayaattu
References
edit- ^ "Nivin Pauly on 'Thuramukham' release delay, says It was the producer's fault". The Times of India. 10 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ a b c "After many delays, Nivin Pauly's Thuramukham gets release date". The Indian Express. 28 February 2023. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly-Rajeev Ravi's Thuramukham first look out". OnManorama. 6 January 2020. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Rajeev Ravi's Thuramukham completed". The New Indian Express. 7 October 2019. Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "First look: Nivin Pauly-Rajeev Ravi's Thuramukham". The Indian Express. 5 March 2019. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Thuramukham teaser: Nivin Pauly promises high-octane political drama". The Indian Express. 13 May 2021. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Thuramukham teaser out. Nivin Pauly's film is an intense political thriller". India Today. 13 May 2021. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Thuramukham Movie | നിവിന് പോളി ചിത്രം 'തുറമുഖം'; റിലീസിങ് തീയതി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു". News 18 മലയാളം. 11 November 2021. Archived from the original on 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Mohanlal's Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham will release in theatres on December 2, confirms Kerala minister Saji Cherian". The New Indian Express. 11 November 2021. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Thuramukham | 'മരക്കാറി'നു പിന്നാലെ 'തുറമുഖം'; റിലീസ് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച് നിവിന് പോളിയുടെ ബിഗ് ബജറ്റ് ചിത്രം". Asianet News. 11 November 2021. Archived from the original on 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Thuramukham teaser: Nivin Pauly promises high-octane political drama". The Indian Express. 13 May 2021. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ a b "52nd Kerala State Film Awards: The complete winners list". The Indian Express. 28 May 2022. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Thuramukham (2023)". Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Thuramukham (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Thuramukham Movie Review: A fictional recounting of port trade unionism". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "Thuramukham movie review: This Rajeev Ravi film is an epic we didn't know we needed or deserved". The Indian Express. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (10 March 2023). "Thuramukham movie review: Rajeev Ravi's film is an important document of the struggles to unionise for rights". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "Thuramukham movie review: Documenting dehumanisation and rebellion with uneven results". Firstpost. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "Thuramukham Review: A powerful ode to struggle against chaapa system in Mattancherry". OnManorama. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Athimuthu, Soundarya (12 March 2023). "Thuramukham Review: Rajeev Ravi & Nivin Pauly Mount a Strong Film on Communism". TheQuint. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "Thuramukham review: A powerful Nivin Pauly film". OTTPlay. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
External links
edit- Thuramukham at IMDb