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{{Short description|2023 Malayalam film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Pranaya Vilasam
| image = Pranaya Vilasam.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Nikhil Muraly
| writer = Jyothish M <br/> Sunu AV
| producer = {{plainlist|
*Siby Chavara
*Renjith Nair
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Arjun Ashokan]]
* [[Mamitha Baiju]]
* [[Anaswara Rajan]]
}}
| cinematography = Shinoz
| editing = Binu Nepolean
| music = Shaan Rahman
| studio = Green Room Productions
| distributor = 
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|02|24}}
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}'''''Pranaya Vilasam''''' ({{literal translation|''Love address''}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam movie]] directed by Nikhil Muraly and produced by Siby Chavara and Renjith Nair<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pranaya Vilasam OTT release date out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/04/pranaya-vilasam-ott-release-date-out-41935.html |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=4 April 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411150929/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/04/pranaya-vilasam-ott-release-date-out-41935.html |url-status=live }}</ref> under the banner Green Room Productions. It stars [[Arjun Ashokan]], [[Mamitha Baiju]] and [[Anaswara Rajan]] in the lead roles. The film was released on 24 February 2023. The film received good theater response and went onto become a super hit of 2023.

== Plot ==
Sooraj is an aspiring musician, who is in a serious relationship with his best friend Gopika. On the other hand, he is not on good terms with his family as his dad Rajeevan opposes his choice of being a musician and forces him to go into another career path. During the thick of this father-son rivalry, his mother, Rajeevan's wife Anusree is forgotten about by the duo. Rajeevan not seemingly satisfied in his relationship seeks out his once-serious ex-girlfriend Meera. They meet and talk about the old times.

One day, Anusree passes away due to heart attack. The father and son slowly begin to understand the importance and impact she had on their lives and the people around her as they grieve her death. Gopika supports Sooraj as much as she can during this time. At the same time, Rajeevan feels guilty about Meera. One day while cleaning out Anusree's things, Rajeevan comes across a diary of hers. The diary accounted for love notes and poems not detailing a timeline, that were clearly not meant for Rajeevan. An enraged Rajeevan feeling she was betraying him all this time storms out. Sooraj finds the book and realises it is for a lover that came before Rajeevan. Realising his mother wanted this ex of hers to honour her after her death, he eventually suggests locating this man to his father en route to the place to spread her ashes and honour his mother's last wish. His father initially against this idea slowly comes to and agrees.

Finding and telling this man about her death and discovering Anusree's essence which was once lost in the chaos of her family encapsulated the rest of the story.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Arjun Ashokan]] as Sooraj
* [[Mamitha Baiju]] as Gopika, Sooraj's girlfriend
* [[Sreedhanya]] as Anusree, Sooraj's mother and Rajeevan's wife
** [[Anaswara Rajan]] as Younger Anusree, Vinod's ex-girlfriend
* [[Miya (actress)|Miya George]] as Meera, Rajeevan's ex-girlfriend
* Manoj K U as Rajeevan, Sooraj's father and Anusree's husband
* [[Hakim Shahjahan]] as Vinod, Anusree's ex-boyfriend
* Sivadas Kannur as Gopika's father
* Sarath Sabha as Satheeshan, Rajeevan's office mate
* Unnimaya Naalppadam as Ramla, Sooraj's neighbour
* Arjun Unnikrishnan as Vinay, Sooraj's friend
* Sabeeta George as Sreedevi, Anusree's sister
* Irshadali Kamal
}}

== Production ==
The first look of the film was released on 31 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Anaswara Rajan - Arjun Ashokan starrer 'Pranaya Vilasam' first look out |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/anaswara-rajan-arjun-ashokan-starrer-pranaya-vilasam-first-look-out/articleshow/96644818.cms |access-date=2023-03-29 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2023-03-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329053251/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/anaswara-rajan-arjun-ashokan-starrer-pranaya-vilasam-first-look-out/articleshow/96644818.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The film marks the reunion of [[Arjun Ashokan]], [[Mamitha Baiju]] and [[Anaswara Rajan]], who played the lead characters in ''[[Super Sharanya]]''. The production company announced the release date for 17 February 2023 <ref>{{Cite web |title=Pranaya Vilasam starring Arjun Ashokan, Anaswara, and Mamitha gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/30/pranaya-vilasam-starring-arjun-ashokan-anaswara-and-mamitha-gets-a-release-date-39430.html |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=30 January 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328171643/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/30/pranaya-vilasam-starring-arjun-ashokan-anaswara-and-mamitha-gets-a-release-date-39430.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and it was postponed and released on 24 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pranaya Vilasam |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/previews/pranaya-vilasam/articleshow/98203250.cms |access-date=2023-03-29 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2023-03-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329054311/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/previews/pranaya-vilasam/articleshow/98203250.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The teaser, lyrics video and trailer were released later.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lyric video out for Pranaya Vilasam song Karayan Marannu Ninno |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/feb/15/lyric-video-out-for-pranaya-vilasam-song-karayan-marannu-ninno-40021.html |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=15 February 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329053255/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/feb/15/lyric-video-out-for-pranaya-vilasam-song-karayan-marannu-ninno-40021.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Teaser of Arjun Ashokan's Pranaya Vilasam is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/feb/11/teaser-of-arjun-ashokans-pranaya-vilasam-is-out-39890.html |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=11 February 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329053250/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/feb/11/teaser-of-arjun-ashokans-pranaya-vilasam-is-out-39890.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Love, heartbreak and the celebration of youth; Pranaya Vilasam trailer is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/feb/24/love-and-break-up-in-the-air-pranaya-vilasam-trailer-is-here-40322.html |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=23 February 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319074629/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/feb/24/love-and-break-up-in-the-air-pranaya-vilasam-trailer-is-here-40322.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Box office ==
The movie successfully ran in theaters for four weeks with good positive response and later was released on [[ZEE5|Zee5]] and Zee channel.

== Reception ==
Anjana George critic of ''[[Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of and wrote that it was "a fresh take on romance".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pranaya Vilasam Movie Review : A fresh take on romance |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/pranaya-vilasam/movie-review/98203897.cms |access-date=2023-03-29 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2023-03-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329070505/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/pranaya-vilasam/movie-review/98203897.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> S. R. Praveen, a critic of ''[[The Hindu]],'' gave a mixed review.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2023-02-25 |title='Pranaya Vilasam' movie review: juggling time frames to shape up a pleasant take on lost love and understanding in relationships |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pranaya-vilasam-movie-review-juggling-time-frames-to-shape-up-a-pleasant-take-on-lost-love-and-understanding-in-relationships/article66552768.ece |access-date=2023-03-29 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=2023-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328171634/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pranaya-vilasam-movie-review-juggling-time-frames-to-shape-up-a-pleasant-take-on-lost-love-and-understanding-in-relationships/article66552768.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Sajin Shrijith of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' stated that "Pranaya Vilasam is one of those. It struck an emotional chord. It attains closure. Mission accomplished." and gave 3.5 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Pranaya Vilasam' review: Emotionally stirring tale about finding closure |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/feb/25/pranaya-vilasam-review-emotionally-stirring-tale-about-finding-closure-2550624.html |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=The New Indian Express |date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=2023-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328171637/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/feb/25/pranaya-vilasam-review-emotionally-stirring-tale-about-finding-closure-2550624.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Sanjith Sidhardhan of ''[[OTTplay]]'' wrote that "Apart from a few moments that would tug at heartstrings, Pranaya Vilasam is a meandering affair that doesn't quite hit home."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pranaya Vilasam review: Few poignant moments keep this film afloat |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/pranaya-vilasam-review-a-few-poignant-moments-keep-this-arjun-ashokan-anaswara-rajan-starrer-afloat/fdb498892f718 |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328171640/https://www.ottplay.com/review/pranaya-vilasam-review-a-few-poignant-moments-keep-this-arjun-ashokan-anaswara-rajan-starrer-afloat/fdb498892f718 |url-status=live }}</ref>

However, a critic from ''[[Samayam]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=പ്രണയ വിലാസം |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-review/arjun-ashokan-anaswara-rajan-miya-george-hakkim-shah-mamitha-baiju-starrer-movie-pranaya-vilasam-review-rating-in-malayalam/moviereview/98209021.cms |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml |archive-date=2023-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328171637/https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-review/arjun-ashokan-anaswara-rajan-miya-george-hakkim-shah-mamitha-baiju-starrer-movie-pranaya-vilasam-review-rating-in-malayalam/moviereview/98209021.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' critic gave a mixed review and gave 3 out 5 rating<ref>{{Cite web |title=കാതൽ മരങ്ങൾ പൂക്കുമ്പോൾ, മനസ്സുതൊട്ട് 'പ്രണയവിലാസം'; റിവ്യൂ |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/review/pranaya-vilasam-movie-review-rating-arjun-ashokan-anaswara-rajan-757218/ |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=Indian Express Malayalam |language=ml |archive-date=2023-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328173141/https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/review/pranaya-vilasam-movie-review-rating-arjun-ashokan-anaswara-rajan-757218/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Anna MM Vetticad Critic of ''[[Firstpost]] stated that "''Pranaya Vilasam wants to break new ground but is either too afraid or unable to go the whole hog. Neither here nor there is nowhere, and consequently, it ends up being lukewarm.''"'' and have 2.25 rating out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-06 |title=Pranaya Vilasam movie review: Honouring Mom, but with kind consideration to Dad's hypocrisy |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/pranaya-vilasam-movie-review-honouring-mom-but-with-kind-consideration-to-dads-hypocrisy-12246992.html |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328171632/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/pranaya-vilasam-movie-review-honouring-mom-but-with-kind-consideration-to-dads-hypocrisy-12246992.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Manorama Online]]'' critic gave a mixed review.<ref>{{Cite web |title=മനസ്സിൽ തൊടുന്ന പ്രണയം; മതിമറന്നാസ്വദിക്കാം ഈ 'പ്രണയവിലാസം'; റിവ്യൂ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/2023/02/24/pranaya-vilasam-movie-review.html |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml |archive-date=2023-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328173745/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/2023/02/24/pranaya-vilasam-movie-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt25377618}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2023 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2023 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2023 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Shaan Rahman]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]]

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