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{{Short description|2023 Malayalam comedy film}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna
| image = Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna poster.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = {{Plain list|
* Vijesh Panathur
* Unni Vellora
}}
| writer = {{Plain list|
* Vijesh Panathur
* Unni Vellora
}}
| producer = {{Plain list|
* Vilas Kumar
* Simi Murali Kunnumpurath
}}
| starring = {{Plain list|
* [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]]
* [[Aju Varghese]]
}}
| cinematography = Faisal Ali
| editing = Rathin Radhakrishnan
| music = [[Arun Muraleedharan]]
| studio = Cinematica Films
| distributor = Crescent Release
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|09|15|ref1=<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-14 |title='Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' gets a release date! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/102732459.cms |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>}}
| runtime = 129 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna (2023) - Kochi |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/kochi/movies/nadhikalil-sundari-yamuna/ET00369468 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=in.bookmyshow.com}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna''''' ({{Translation|Yamuna, The Beauty Among Rivers}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy drama]] film written and directed by Vijesh Panathur and Unni Vellora in their directorial debut. The film stars [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]] and [[Aju Varghese]] in the lead roles, alongside [[Pragya Nagra]], [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]], [[Sudheesh]], [[Sohan Seenulal]], [[Nirmal Palazhi]] and [[Aneesh Gopal]].

The [[principal photography]] commenced on {{Date|Oct 8, 2022}} in [[Taliparamba]] in [[Kannur district]].

The film was released on {{Date|Sep 15, 2023}} and received mixed reviews from critics.

== Cast ==

* [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]] as Kannan
* [[Aju Varghese]] as Vidhyadharan
* [[Pragya Nagra]] as Yamuna
* [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as RC
* [[Sudheesh]] as Bhaskaran, Kannan's uncle
* [[Sohan Seenulal]] as Prabhakaran
* [[Nirmal Palazhi]] as Sudhakaran
* [[Aneesh Gopal]] as Chandran
* Navas Vallikkunnu as Shamsu
* Unni Raj Cheruvathur as Ravi
* Aami as Haritha
* Bhanumathi Payyannur as Narayani, Kannan's mother
* Devaraj Kozhikode as Gopi
* Vismaya as Sherly
* Rajesh Azheekodan as Balan
* Parwana as Shilpa
* Gopalan Cheemeni as Gopalan
* Premalatha as Sreeja
* Jeevesh as Jinto
* Prajeesh as Sudheesh
* Jaya Sujith as Omana
* Beena Kodakkadu as Prasanna
* Sarath Lal as Danesh
* Kiran Ramesh as Mahesh
* Gopi as Ambhu

== Production ==

=== Filming ===
The [[principal photography]] of the film began on {{Date|Oct 8, 2022}} with a pooja ceremony held at [[Trichambaram Temple]] in [[Taliparamba]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna {{!}} നദികളിൽ സുന്ദരി യമുന (2023) - Mallu Release {{!}} Watch Malayalam Full Movies |url=https://www.mallurelease.com/2023/06/nadhikalil-sundari-yamuna-movie.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |language=english}}</ref> The switch-on was performed by [[Baiju (actor)|Baiju Santosh]] and the first clap was given by [[T. V. Rajesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=ലേഖകൻ |first=മാധ്യമം |title=ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസനും അജു വർഗീസും ; നദികളിൽ സുന്ദരി യമുന കണ്ണൂരിൽ ആരംഭിച്ചു |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/movie-news/aju-varghese-and-dhyan-sreenivasan-movie-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-s-movie-started-1082669 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=www.madhyamam.com |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna {{!}} നായകരായി ധ്യാനും അജുവും; 'നദികളിൽ സുന്ദരി യമുന' ചിത്രീകരണം ആരംഭിച്ചു |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-with-dhyan-and-aju-varghese-start-rolling-mm-560831.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=News18 Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The songs are composed by [[Arun Muraleedharan]], while the background score is provided by Shankar Sharma.<ref>{{Cite news |title=It’s official! Dhyan Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese starrer ‘Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna’ to release on THIS day! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-official-dhyan-sreenivasan-and-aju-varghese-starrer-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-to-release-on-this-day/articleshow/103330485.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Manu Manjith]] and B. K. Harinarayanan wrote the lyrics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan's Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/aug/15/dhyan-sreenivasans-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-gets-a-releasedate-46604.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The audio rights are obtained by [[Saregama]].<ref name=":0" /> On {{Date|Jun 25, 2023}} the first song "Konnadi Penne" was released, sung by Dhyan Sreenivasan in his debut as a [[playback singer]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dhyan's maiden attempt at playback singing, 'Konnadi Penne, from 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna, is out now |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dhyans-maiden-attempt-at-playback-singing-konnadi-penne-from-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-is-out-now/articleshow/101302458.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=Keralakaumudi |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan turns singer, song from film ‘Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna’ out |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1056103&u=dhyan-sreenivasan-turns-singer-song-from-film-%E2%80%98nadikalil-sundari-yamuna%E2%80%99-out |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Keralakaumudi Daily |language=en}}</ref> A recreated version of the song "Vellara Poomala Mele" from ''[[Varavelpu]]'' was released on {{Date|Aug 26, 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Makers of 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' recreates Mohanlal’s 'Vellarapoomala Mele' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/makers-of-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-recreates-mohanlals-vellarapoomala-mele/articleshow/103101413.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna makers recreate Vellarapoomala Mele song |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/aug/26/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-makers-recreate-vellarapoomala-mele-song-46998.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Konnadi Penne
| length1 = 2:59
| lyrics1 = Manu Manjith
| extra1 = Dhyan Sreenivasan
| title2 = Puthunaambukal
| length2 = 2:30
| lyrics2 = Manu Manjith
| extra2 = Arun Muraleedharan
| title3 = Vellara Poomala Mele
| note3 = Revisited
| length3 = 4:30
| lyrics3 = [[Kaithapram]]
| extra3 = [[Unni Menon]]
| title4 = Pennu Kandu Nadannu Theyana
| length4 = 1:37
| lyrics4 = Manu Manjith
| extra4 = Sannidhananthan, Sachin Raj R
| total_length = 11:36
}}

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
The film was given a U certificate by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] prior to its release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan's Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna gets this certificate by the CBFC |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/dhyan-sreenivasans-nadhikalil-sundari-yamuna-gets-this-certificate-by-the-cbfc/13e2cbc53f601 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> It was released in theatres on {{Date|Sep 15, 2023}} by Crescent Release through Cinematica Films.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna REVIEW: Is Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese's film wins audiences heart? Read THIS |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-review-is-dhyan-sreenivasan-aju-varghese-s-film-wins-audiences-heart-read-this-rba-s10fbt |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
Highrich OTT acquired the film's digital rights.<ref name=":0" />

== Reception ==

=== Critical reception ===
Athira M. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "The Dhyan Sreenivasan-Aju Varghese combination shines in '<nowiki/>''Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna''<nowiki/>' but the situational humour lacks punch, with the local dialect managing to save some scenes."<ref>{{Cite news |last=M |first=Athira |title=‘Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna’ movie review: No big laughs in this rural comedy drama |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-movie-review-no-big-laughs-in-this-rural-comedy-drama/article67314409.ece |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Princy Alexander of ''[[Onmanorama]]'' wrote "It's not that '''Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna''<nowiki/>' is a perfect entertainer, but it is quiet refreshing that the makers have not tried too hard to make the comedy work. While the film may suffer from some cliches, the flow in the narrative and the humour ensure these shortcomings can be overlooked."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Princy |title='Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' review: Dhyan, Aju Varghese combo elevates this fun family drama |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/09/15/dhyan-sreenivasan-aju-varghese-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-marriage-political-rivalry-film-review.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> Raymond John Kuriachan of ''[[OTTPlay]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna'' offers nothing new, apart from an old template story coupled with outdated writing. With some laughs here and there, the performances of Aju Varghese and Dhyan Sreenivasan are the only appealing aspects of this passable comedy-drama."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuriachan |first=Raymond John |title=Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna Review: A rustic comedy that relies on archaic jokes |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/nadhikalil-sundari-yamuna-review-a-rustic-comedy-that-relies-too-much-on-archaic-jokes/7cb547be0f974 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Arjun Ramachandran of ''The South First'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna'' is a light-hearted entertainer and aims at the family audience. In that way, the makers have done justice."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Arjun |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna review: A light-hearted comedy that stands firm to entertain us with some cliches |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-movie-review/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The South First |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt21109252|title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2020s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kannur]]
[[Category:Films scored by Arun Muraleedharan]]
[[Category:2023 directorial debut films]]

Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna - Revision history

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