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{{Short description|2013 film by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = North 24 Kaatham
| image = North 24 Kaatham poster.jpg
| alt = 
| caption = Theatrical poster
| director = [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]]
| producer = C. V. Sarathi
| writer = [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]]
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Fahadh Faasil]]|[[Nedumudi Venu]]|[[Swathi Reddy]]}}
| music = [[Rex Vijayan]]<br>[[Govind Vasantha]]
| cinematography = [[Jayesh Nair]]
| editing = Dilip
| studio = E4 Entertainment
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2013|09|15|df=yes}}
| runtime = 125 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''North 24 Kaatham''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Malayalam]] language [[Adventure drama film|adventure drama]] film written and directed by debutant [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]]. The film features [[Fahadh Faasil]], [[Nedumudi Venu]], and [[Swathi Reddy]] in the lead roles. The background score is composed by [[Govind Menon|Govind]] Vasantha. The movie was released as an [[Onam]] release on 15 September 2013. It was well received by critics and won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam]]. It is widely regarded as one of the defining movies of the [[New Wave (Malayalam film movement)|Malayalam New Wave]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|date=2019-12-19|title=The 25 best Malayalam films of the decade: 'Premam', 'Maheshinte Prathikaram', 'Kumbalangi Nights' and more|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-25-best-malayalam-films-of-the-decade-premam-maheshinte-prathikaram-kumbalangi-nights-and-more/article30349548.ece|access-date=2021-07-11|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

==Plot==
Harikrishnan is a geeky software architect who suffers from [[Obsessive–compulsive disorder]] and [[self-righteousness]]. His colleagues find it hard to work with him due to his emotional outbursts and odd mannerisms, though the company leadership values him as a core asset to the organization. His colleagues hatch a plan to send him off to [[Trivandrum|Thiruvananthapuram]] to demonstrate on a webinar, one of the company's top-selling products, which also happens to be developed by Hari. Unfortunately for him, the date of his journey coincides with a [[harthal]] day. While going to Thiruvananthapuram by train, in the middle of the night, his co-passenger Gopalan, a veteran politician, receives a call informing him that his wife is seriously ill. As soon as the train leaves [[Kollam]], Gopalan, growing concerned about his wife's health decides to change his plan and return to his hometown in [[Kozhikode]] to attend to his ailing wife. Seeing the situation, another passenger Narayani a.k.a. Nani, a social worker, decides to join Gopalan. They get down at [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]] railway station. In the confusion to get down at Paravur, Gopalan accidentally drops his cell phone on the train before disembarking. Hari notices the ringing phone when Gopalan's friend Moidheen calls him up to inform him about his wife's death. Hari picks up the call and hears the sad news. Not knowing how to react in this situation, Hari also gets down at Paravur on the pretext of forgetting his bag on the train. Hari decides to follow Narayani and Gopalan on their return journey to Kozhikode. The plan not only upsets his daily routine and schedule but also disturbs his standard of hygiene. Nani on the other hand is carefree and unlike Hari, goes out of her way to help others. The journey becomes a learning experience for Hari and how he understands and overcomes various trying situations in life. The film ends with Hari and Nani falling in love and him finally overcoming his OCPD.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Fahadh Faasil]] as Harikrishnan, an IT Professional from Kochi, on a journey to Thiruvananthapuram for a webinar.
* [[Nedumudi Venu]] as Gopalan, a retired school teacher who is on a journey to Thiruvananthapuram for certification issues of his neighbour.
* [[Swathi Reddy]] as Narayani aka Nani, an NGO activist in Thiruvananthapuram from Shornur.
* [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] as Mustafa, an NRI who is trapped in Kochi on Harthal Day. He needs to move to [[Chavakkad]] to see his newly born baby
* [[Sadiq (Indian actor)|Sadiq]] as Minister
* [[Mukundan (actor)|Mukundan]] as S I
* [[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Sreekumar, Hari's father
* [[Jinu Joseph]] as Sam, Office Executive, a short-tempered on the spot
* [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]] as Maya, Hari's mother
* [[Sreenath Bhasi]] as Siddharth a.k.a. Sid, Hari's brother, Red FM RJ
* [[Premgi Amaren]] as Vyomkesh, A [[Tamil people|Tamil]] guy who married a [[Kutchi people|Kutchi]] girl
* [[Kani Kusruti]] as Kutchi woman who married Vyomkesh
* [[Leona Lishoy]] as Simi [A new joinee in Harikrishnan's office]
* [[Srinda Arhaan]] as Priya, Hari's Colleague
* Disney James as the Railway Guard.
* [[Nirmal Palazhi]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/nirmal-palazhi/1081725|title=Nirmal Palazhi - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos|website=BookMyShow|access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref>
* [[Khalid Rahman]] as Auto Driver
* [[V. P. Khalid|V.P. Khalid]] as Minister's P.A.
* Prigi Abigail Benger
* Privin Vinish
* Chinnu Kuruvila as Prathibha
* Pushpa Mathew as Nivedita
* Deepak Nathan as Happy Singh, The Hindi speaking guy in the office who hates Hari
* [[Sudhi Koppa]]

{{colend}}

==Production==
Produced under the banner of E4 Entertainment, the film sports cinematography by [[Jayesh Nair]] and music by Govind Menon (of [[Thaikkudam Bridge]] fame).

''Kaatham'' in Malayalam is a unit of distance measurement that amounts to 16 kilometres. The story evolves during a journey; but it's something beyond a travel movie. The film was scheduled to begin filming in May and spanned various scenic locations across [[Kerala]], since it depicts a journey through most of the state. The film's poster caught attention, with its tongue-in-cheek sketch by [[National Institute of Design]] graduate Shilpa Alexander depicting a slice of life in Kerala.

[[Swathi Reddy]] confirmed that she had signed up for the film. [[Mumbai]]-based Prigi Abigail Benger took part in the auditions for ''North 24 Kaatham'' and will make her debut opposite [[Sreenath Bhasi]]. Tamil comedian [[Premgi Amaren]] would be doing a small role in the film and make his Malayalam debut. He shot a few scenes for a couple of days in June. Srinda Ashab was cast to play an IT professional, and Fahadh's colleague in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.futurecreater.in/2013/09/north-24-katham-review-fahad-fazils.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011213628/http://www.futurecreater.in/2013/09/north-24-katham-review-fahad-fazils.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=11 October 2014 |title=North 24 Katham Review | Fahad Fazil's North 24 Katham | North 24 Katham Collection Report |publisher=Futurecreater.in |date=2012-03-15 |access-date=2013-10-14}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = North 24 Kaatham
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Govind Vasantha]] and [[Rex Vijayan]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2013
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 21:27
| language = Malayalam
| label = Anak Audio
| prev_title = [[Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi]]
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title = [[Sapthamashree Thaskaraha]]
| next_year = 2014
| chronology = [[Rex Vijayan]]
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Govind Vasantha]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Asuravithu (2012 film)|Asuravithu]]
| prev_year = 2012
| title = North 24 Kaatham
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Vegam (2014 film)|Vegam]]
| next_year = 2014
}}
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = North 24 Kaatham
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 21:27
| title1 = Thanaro (Title Track)
| lyrics1= Engandiyoor Chandrasekharan
| music1 = [[Rex Vijayan]]
| extra1 = [[Sreenath Bhasi]]
| length1= 03:51
| title2 = Aalillatha Paathaykkinnu (Harthal Punk)
| lyrics2= [[Rafeeq Ahammed]]
| music2 = [[Govind Vasantha]]
| extra2 = Aneesh Krishnan, Govind Vasantha
| length2= 03:58
| title3 = Porumo
| lyrics3 = Rafeeq Ahammed
| music3 = Govind Vasantha
| extra3 = Raghu Dixit, [[Bijibal]]
| length3 = 04:34
| title4 = Tharangal
| lyrics4 = [[Vinayak Sasikumar]]
| music4 = Govind Vasantha
| extra4 = [[Siddharth Menon (singer)|Siddharth Menon]], Jeba Niyas
| length4 = 05:30
| title5 = Pontharam
| lyrics5 = Ranjini Menon
| music5 = Govind Vasantha
| extra5 = Christin Jose, Leah Samuel, Siddharth Menon, Govind Vasantha
| length5 = 03:34
}}

==Reception==
The film received strongly positive reviews upon release. Sify.com wrote: "''North 24 Kaatham'' is fresh and innovative concept, hilarious at the same time thought provoking and a thoroughly enjoyable ride."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/north-24-kaatham-review-malayalam-15038577.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130919051634/http://www.sify.com/movies/north-24-kaatham-review-malayalam-15038577.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-09-19 |title=Movie Review : North 24 Kaatham |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=2013-10-14}}</ref> Rating the film 3/5, Veeyen of Nowrunning.com said, "'''North 24 Kaatham''<nowiki/>' is an articulation of the randomness of life; of chance and arbitrariness that brings about smiles and rekindles hopes. The emotional pitch that it maintains is mighty, which makes it a highly compassionate film that also marks a brilliant directorial debut."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/12652/malayalam/north-24-kaatham/4403/review.htm |title=North 24 Kaatham Review - Malayalam Movie Review by Veeyen |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2013-09-22 |access-date=2013-10-14}}</ref> Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com rated the film 3/5 and concluded his review saying, "''North 24 Kaatham'' is an endearing film and a sure winner for Fahadh Faasil as the leading man and Anil as a debutant director.".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-north-24-kaatham-is-an-endearing-film/20130916.htm |title=Review: North 24 Kaatham is an endearing film - Rediff.com Movies |work=Rediff.com |date=2013-09-16 |access-date=2013-10-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://movieraga.indulekha.com/2013/09/17/north-24-kaatham/ |title=Review: North 24 Kaatham | MOVIERAGA |publisher=Movieraga.indulekha.com |date=2013-09-17 |access-date=2013-10-14 |archive-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928065130/http://movieraga.indulekha.com/2013/09/17/north-24-kaatham/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Accolades==
; [[National Film Awards]] ([[61st National Film Awards|2013]])
* [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam|Best Feature Film in Malayalam]]

; [[Kerala State Film Awards]] (2013)
*[[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film|Second Best Film]]
*[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] - Fahadh Faasil

; [[Filmfare Awards South]]
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Malayalam]] - [[Fahadh Faasil]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|3198468}}
{{National Film Award Best Feature Film Malayalam}}

[[Category:2013 films]]
[[Category:2013 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian road movies]]
[[Category:Films set in Kerala]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kollam]]
[[Category:Films scored by Govind Vasantha]]
[[Category:Films scored by Rex Vijayan]]
[[Category:Best Malayalam Feature Film National Film Award winners]]
[[Category:2013 directorial debut films]]

North 24 Kaatham - Revision history

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