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{{Infobox film
| name = Left Right Left
| image = Left Right Left movie logo.jpg
| caption = Teaser poster
| director = [[Arun Kumar Aravind]]
| producer = M. Renjith
| writer = [[Murali Gopy]]
| starring = [[Murali Gopy]]<br />[[Indrajith Sukumaran]]<br />[[Hareesh Peradi]]<br />[[Lena (actress)|Lena Kumar]]<br />[[Remya Nambeesan]]
| music = [[Gopi Sunder]]
| cinematography = Shehnad Jalaal
| editing = [[Arun Kumar Aravind]]
| studio = Rejaputhra Visual Media
|distributor = Rejaputhra Release
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|6|14}}
| runtime = 163 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = {{INR}}6 [[crore]]
| gross = {{INR}}13[[crore]]

}}
'''''Left Right Left''''' is a [[List of Malayalam films of 2013|2013]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam-language]] [[political film|political]] [[Drama film|drama]] [[film]] from India, directed by [[Arun Kumar Aravind]] and written by [[Murali Gopy]].<ref name="ref-1960367187" /><ref name="ref2084048730" /><ref name="ref682342470" />  ''Left Right Left'' revolves around the lives of Jayan ([[Indrajith Sukumaran]]), Roy ([[Murali Gopy]]), Sahadevan ([[Hareesh Peradi]]), Anitha ([[Lena (actress)|Lena Kumar]]) and Jennifer ([[Remya Nambeesan]]). Released on 14 June 2013, the film was set in three periods – the 60s/70s, the 80s/90s and the present day.<ref name="ref2042944149" /> It got mostly positive reviews upon release but drew occasional criticism for some of its characters and scenes resembling real-life political leaders and incidents. However, it has gathered a cult status over the years as one of the finest political thrillers ever made in Malayalam. [[Murali Gopy]]'s performance won him the [[61st Filmfare Awards South]] for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role and [[Lena (actress)|Lena Kumar]] won [[Kerala State Film Award]] for the Second Best Actress.Filmicompanion in 2019 included [[Hareesh Peradi]]'s performance in the Top 100 performances of the decade.

==Plot==

The story revolves around P. K. Jayan aka 'Vattu' (Mad) Jayan, Roy Joseph aka '[[Che Guevera]]' Roy and [[Pinarayi_Vijayan|Kaitheri Sahadevan]] . The film opens with formative events from their childhood - Sahadevan and Roy losing their fathers to thugs employed by their opponents (in two separate incidents), and Jayan losing his ill sister to lack of money for an operation. Jayan grows up to become a somewhat corrupt policeman, Roy a communist who teaches in a school with his wife Anitha, and Sahadevan a ruthless leader of the [[Communist Party]].

Roy and two of his friends expose a case of corruption in which Sahadevan is involved. The two friends are mysteriously murdered, while Roy is spared; purportedly because of Sahadevan's respect for Roy's father. Sahadevan tells Roy about his painful childhood, claiming that his actions are aimed at ensuring that his followers and his own children do not suffer as he and his ancestors did.

Roy's friend and neighbour Jayan grows close to Jennifer. Once, when her estranged husband assaults her, he attacks him, resulting in his death. He is placed under investigation, but learns that Sahadevan might be able to help him. Sahadevan agrees to help if he apologises to some of Sahadevan's loyalists whom he had insulted earlier. Jayan refuses.

One day, Roy collapses and is taken to a hospital. The doctor is enjoying a game of billiards with his friends, and lies that he is busy. His assistant is unable to save Roy. Anitha tells Jayan the story of their old friendship with Sahadevan, and how Roy's idealism and Sahadevan's use of violence and trickery soured the relationship. Jayan finally learns that Sahadevan had once hired goons to attack Roy, maiming him for life and eventually leading to his death. In his anger, he stabs Sahadevan, killing him. Jayan is then arrested by the police.

==Cast==
*[[Indrajith Sukumaran]] as P.K. Jayan a.k.a Vattu Jayan
*[[Murali Gopy]] as Roy Joseph [[pseudonym|a.k.a.]] [[Che Guevara]] Roy
*[[Hareesh Peradi]] as [[Pinarayi_Vijayan|Kaitheri Sahadevan]] and Kaitheri Chathu
*[[Lena (actress)|Lena Kumar]] as Anitha Roy
*[[Remya Nambeesan]] as Jennifer Kuruvilla
*[[Anusree Nair]] as Deepa
*[[Sethu Lakshmi]] as Jayan's mother
*[[Jagadish|Jagadish Kumar]] as S.I. Raju
*[[Mamukkoya]]
*[[V S Achuthanandan|Vijayaraghavan (actor)]] as Comrade S.R.
*[[Baiju (actor)|Baiju]] as Advocate Preman
*[[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] as Mohammed Bilal (Superintendent of Police)
*[[Sudheer Karamana]] as Aliyar
*[[Saiju Kurup]] as Mathews
*[[Sreejith Ravi]] as Suresh Kumar. B
*[[Irshad (actor)|Irshad]] as Police Constable
*[[Deepa Jayan]]
*Lakshmi Sanal
*[[Dinesh Prabhakar]] as Anil
*[[Ramesh Pisharody]] as BBVP Member
*Ahamed Siddique as Jason Fernandez
*[[Dinesh Panicker]] as Roy's Doctor
*Balaji as Aliyar's Brother-in-law
*Poojappura Radhakrishnan as House Owner
*Ram Mohan as College HOD
*Krishnan as Goon
*Krishna Prabha as Serial Actress
*Rangan as Comrade 1
*Shabu as Comrade 2
*Ganesh as Comrade 3
*Sreedhanya as Anu
*Master Appu as Young Sahadevan
*Achuthanandan as Moncy
*Master Unnikrishnan as Leo
*Master Abel as Young Roy


==Production==
Shooting began on 20 December at [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. The main locations were [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Nagercoil]] and [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]]. The official pre-shoot teaser and theatrical trailer of the movie were a hit on YouTube. A character promo video of the movie was released, the first of its kind in a Malayalam film. The video titled 'LRL Anthem', sung by [[Murali Gopy]], gives a glimpse of the incidents that shape the personalities and mindset of the three main characters in the movie.

===Controversies===
The film got numerous publicity since its release by resembling many real life characters of the Communist party. The film criticizes the degradation of the political Left in the state from a force which kicked off social revolutions to a gang that indulges in violence and elimination of dissidents, creating party villages and a building a zombie supporter base. The focus is on the three central characters – a Communist leader, a former Communist activist who is disappointed by the party’s current ways and a reckless cop. There are obvious (albeit indirect) references to the differences between [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPI(M)]] strongman [[Pinarayi Vijayan]] and ex-Chief Minister [[V. S. Achuthanandan]]. The character Kaitheri Sahdevan in the movie resembles a sketch of Mr. Vijayan.

==Reception==
===Critical response===

''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the movie (3/5) and stated that "Loads of brilliance goes into each character. Few films have shown more intensity in depicting the effects of politics on individuals than Left Right Left."<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" /> Jabir Mushthari of ''[[The Hindu]]'' found the movie to be refreshing and said, "The movie entertainingly refers to a number of issues presently faced by society even while seeking answers to certain key questions such as who is a "real communist" and what their plight is in the changing scenario."<ref name="ref-9703026" /> ''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' rated the movie (3/5) and called it a 'feast for discerning film connoisseurs'.<ref name="english.manoramaonline.com" /> ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' rated the movie (3.5/5).<ref name="ref870171047" /> Suresh Kumar of ''East Coast Daily'' compared the movie to classics from the Golden Era of Malayalam Film.<ref name="ref810982850" />

Veeyen of ''Nowrunning.com'' rated the film (3/5) and said "'Left Right Left' has a rare, melancholic, poetic power that is magical in more ways than one. It invites the audience to delve deep beneath the rugged, craggy portrait of the society that we live in. A glorious tale on perseverance, struggles and survival, 'Left Right Left' enters the pantheon of must-see movies with grace."<ref name="nowrunning.com" /> [[Sify.com]] rated the movie as ''Good''.<ref name="sify.com" /> ''Yentha.com'' rated the movie (3.5/5)and said that "For anyone who is exasperated by the ragbag of 'one time watch' films now-a-days, this film is a relief."<ref name="yentha.com" /> [[Oneindia.in]] stated that the movie has a hard-hitting tale, which is thought provoking and sure to start serious debate on the topic that it deals with.<ref name="ref-468071097" /> ''Webdunia.com'' called it the best Malayalam movie of recent times.<ref name="ref1738506700" /> Paresh C Palicha of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' called it a brilliant movie and said "The film can be described as intense, gritty, real, brave and most of all, honest. It depicts the degradation of politics today and tries to analyse where it all comes from, justifying the tagline 'Revolution is home made."<ref name="rediff.com" /> G Krishnamurthy of ''Movieraga'' opined that Left Right Left is not a movie, but a mirror image of the political and social set up in Kerala.<ref name="ref1991940735" />

===Accolades===
;[[Kerala State Film Award]]
*Second Best Actress - [[Lena (actress)|Lena]]
;[[61st Filmfare Awards South]]
*The Best Actor in a Supporting Role - [[Murali Gopy]]
;[[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards]]<ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-malayalam-drishyam-gets-best-film-award-dileep-bags-best-actor-award-winners-list-609100</ref>
*Best Actor in Supporting Role - [[Murali Gopy]]
*Best Fight Choreographer - Thyagarajan
;[[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision Movie Award]]<ref name="ref-20837802" />
*Best Screenplay - [[Murali Gopy]]
*Outstanding Movie
*The New Sensation in Singing - [[Murali Gopy]]
*Outstanding Performer - [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]
;Nana Film Awards<ref>[https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q71/s720x720/1533926_10201941038420042_2101613088_n.jpg "Nana Film Awards 2013"]. ''Nana''. Retrieved 2 January 2014</ref>
*Second Best Movie
*Man of the Year - [[Murali Gopy]]
*Best Makeup Man - Rahim Kodungallur
;Thikkurissi Sukumaran Foundation Awards<ref name="ref-1308795114">{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140103/2313993.html|title=Sukumaran foundation award for 'Drisyam'|publisher=news.webindia123.com|accessdate=2014-01-28}}</ref>
*The Best Supporting Actor - [[Murali Gopy]]
*The Best Supporting Actress - [[Lena (actress)|Lena]]
;Jaihind Film Awards<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/429351/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=13 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140214054156/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/429351/ |archive-date=14 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*The Best Script - [[Murali Gopy]]
*The Second Best Actor - [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Left Right Left
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Gopi Sundar]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2013
| recorded =
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| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
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| producer = M. Renjith
| prev_title = [[Mumbai Police]]
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title = [[ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi|ABCD]]
| next_year = 2013
}}

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Artist(s)

| all_lyrics = [[Rafeeq Ahamed]]
| all_music = [[Gopi Sundar]]

| title1 = Kaal Kuzhanju
| note1 = Left Right Left Anthem
| extra1 = [[Murali Gopy]]

| title2 = Che Guevara Song
| extra2 = [[Sachin Warrier]], [[Anna Katharina Valayil]]

| title3 = Akale
| extra3 = Gopi Sundar

| title4 = Mindathe
| extra4 = Sachin Warrier

}}

==References==
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}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|3034728|Left Right Left}}
{{ArunKumarAravind}}

[[Category:2013 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2010s political thriller films]]
[[Category:Films critical of communism]]
[[Category:Indian political thriller films]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by Murali Gopy]]
[[Category:Films scored by Gopi Sundar]]
[[Category:Films directed by Arun Kumar Aravind]]

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