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{{Infobox film<br />
| image = Thirike Movie Poster.jpg<br />
| director = George Kora<br>Sam Xavier<br />
| producer = Abraham Joseph<br>Deepak Dilip Pawar<br />
| writer = George Kora<br />
| starring = Gopikrishna Varma<br>George Kora<br>[[Shanthi Krishna]]<br>Gopan Mangat<br>[[Sarasa Balussery]]<br>Namita Krishnamurthy<br>Jinu Ben<br>Ayden Abraham<br />
| music = Ankit Menon<br />
| cinematography = Cherin Paul<br />
| editing = Lal Krishna<br />
| studio = Nationwide Pictures<br />
| released = 26 February 2021<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = [[Malayalam]]<br />
| runtime = 109 minutes<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Thirike''''' (English: ''The Return'') is a 2021 Indian [[Malayalam]] [[family film]]. The directoral debut of George Kora and Sam Xavier, the film stars Kora and Gopikrishna Varma in lead roles<ref>{{cite web |title=Thirike Review: The Malayalam Film Starring George Kora, Gopikrishna Verma Is Moving In Spurts |url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/thirike-review-malayalam-film-starring-222134402.html |website=Yahoo Style |access-date=5 March 2021}}</ref> along with [[Shanthi Krishna]], Gopan Mangat, [[Sarasa Balussery]] and Namita Krishnamurthy in supporting roles. The story depicts the strong bond of brotherhood between the lead characters, one of whom is a boy with [[Down syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Malayalam film 'Thirike' puts spotlight on hero with Down's syndrome |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/malayalam-film-thirike-puts-spotlight-hero-downs-syndrome-144543 |website=The News Minute |date=3 March 2021 |access-date=3 March 2021}}</ref><br />
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Produced by Abraham Joseph and Deepak Dilip Pawar under the banner of Nationwide Pictures, the film was released on 26 February 2021 on regional [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] platform, Neestream.<br />
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== Synopsis ==<br />
Little Thoma and his elder brother Sebu are abandoned at an orphanage after the death of their parents. Thoma is fiercely protective of Sebu who is a boy with [[Down syndrome]]. A young couple, Rafiq and Fatima, adopt Sebu leaving Thoma heartbroken.<br />
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Years later, Thoma, now a grown man and employed at a bakery, wants to reclaim his brother who is now rechristened as Ismu by his adoptive parents. Ismu is a happy-go-lucky boy who goes to a school for differently abled children. Thoma, who is seldom allowed visitations to Ismu, uses every opportunity to reinstate the fact he is the rightful blood brother which irks Ismu's mother, Fatima. But soon Thoma sees his plans crumble when Fatima gives Thoma the news that they are shifting to Dubai for Ismu's better prospects. A shattered Thoma, in a last ditch desperate attempt, kidnaps his own brother and takes off to their childhood home.<br />
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The rest of the story is what follows as Thoma fulfils his half-hatched plan to reclaim his brother (who thinks they are on a fun brothers-only trip) and their past, while Rafiq and Fathima set out in search of their missing son. Soon the boys discover old roots and relations and have the time of their lives. But things take unexpected turns and<br />
Thoma comes to the painful realisation that his brother deserves more than him. Thus, he returns him home. But a year later, on a visit from Dubai, Fatima invites a newly reformed Thoma into the family too.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
* George Kora as Thoma<br />
* Gopikrishna Varma as Ismu<br />
* [[Shanthi Krishna]] as Fatima<br />
* Gopan Mangat as Rafiq<br />
* Namita Krishnamurthy as Sneha, Thoma's girlfriend<br />
* Jinu Ben as Jinu, Manager of the bakery<br />
* [[Sarasa Balussery]] as Sosama Ammichi<br />
* Ayden Abraham as young Thoma<br />
* Najim as young Sebu<br />
* Anju Abraham as mother of young Thoma and Sebu<br />
* Abraham Joseph as father of young Thoma and Sebu<br />
* Franco Davis Manjila as Monichen<br />
* Feroz Ismail as Feroz<br />
* Ramkumar as Doctor<br />
* Savio Joy as S I Balu<br />
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== Production ==<br />
George Kora had written the script four years ago, but could not pursue it as he was unsure whether he could find an actor with Down syndrome. He discovered Gopikrishna with the help of Dr. Shaji Thomas John of Baby Memorial Hospital in [[Kozhikode]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela-writer George Kora has another heartwarming story set to win hearts |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/njandukalude-nattil-oridavela-writer-george-kora-has-another-heartwarming-story-set-to-win-hearts/articleshow/78684596.cms |website=Times of India |access-date=15 October 2020}}</ref> George is also the co-writer of the 2017 film '[[Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela]]'.<br />
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Sam Xavier, an ad filmmaker, had worked as an assistant director for [[Bejoy Nambiar]]'s 2017 bilingual film '[[Solo (2017 film)|Solo]]'.<br />
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The film is the first production venture of Nationwide Pictures. It is co-produced by Ronylal James, Paul Karukappillil, Dijo Kurian, Manu Mattamana and Sijo Peter.<br />
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Principal photography took place in [[Kochi]], [[Kumali]], [[Kothamangalam]] and [[Thodupuzha]]. Cherin Paul is the [[cinematographer]] and Lal Krishna is the [[Film editing|editor]].<br />
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== Release and reception ==<br />
Owing to [[COVID-19]] pandemic, the film was released directly on regional [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] platform Neestream<ref>{{cite web |title=Thirike movie review: A delightful detour to home, sweet home... |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2021/02/26/thirike-malayalam-movie-review-neestream-release-rating.html |website=Manorama Online |access-date=26 February 2021}}</ref> on 26 February 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=George Kora's 'Thirike' to release on Neestream later this week |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-co-writer-of-njandukalude-nattil-oridavela-george-kora-dbuts-as-director-with-the-digital-streaming-release-thirike/article33913903.ece |website=The Hindu |date=23 February 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021|last1=Anand |first1=Shilpa Nair }}</ref> The film received positive reviews<ref>{{cite web |title=Thirike Movie Review : A touching tale of family love and memories |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/thirike/movie-review/81239325.cms |website=Times of India |access-date=27 February 2021}}</ref> with critics praising the performance and inclusion of a lead actor with down syndrome. The India Book of Records certified actor Gopikrishnan Varma<ref>{{cite web|title=#CelebratingDownSyndrome – Dancer & actor, Gopikrishna Varma is living the life he dreamed of|url=https://newzhook.com/story/gopikrishna-varma-down-syndrome-actor-kerala-disabled/|access-date=5 March 2021|website=Newz Hook|date=5 March 2020}}</ref> and OTT platform Neestream for casting a hero with Down’s Syndrome in a commercial movie for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gopikrishnan sets record as first Down Syndrome actor to play lead in 'Thirike'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/gopikrishnan-sets-record-first-down-syndrome-actor-play-lead-thirike-150188|access-date=6 June 2021|website=The News Minute|date=6 June 2021}}</ref><br />
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Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote, "A heavy subject is treated with as much lightness as possible. Sometimes, it doesn’t work as well as it did in George Kora’s earlier films."<ref>{{cite web|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/malayalam-review/thirike-malayalam-movie-review-neestream-heartwarming-but-falls-short-of-its-potential-gopi-krishnan-george-kora-baradwaj-rangan/?utm_source=Wikipedia&utm_medium=ContentSeeding&utm_campaign=ThirikeReview|title=Thirike, On Neestream, Is Heartwarming But Falls Short Of Its Potential |date=9 June 2021|access-date=June 10, 2021|archive-date=June 9, 2021}}</ref><br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Thirike<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| artist = Ankit Menon<br />
| cover =<br />
| alt =<br />
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|2}}<br />
| recorded =<br />
| venue =<br />
| studio =<br />
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]<br />
| length = {{Duration|m=11|s=40}}<br />
| language = Malayalam<br />
| label =<br />
| producer =<br />
| prev_title = [[Gauthamante Radham]]<br />
| prev_year = 2020<br />
| next_title = Thala<br />
| next_year = TBA<br />
}}<br />
The original soundtrack is composed, programmed, and arranged by Ankit Menon. The album also includes a remastered version of the song 'Vaazhthidunnitha' from the 1993 Malayalam film ''[[Samagamam]]''.<br />
{{tracklist<br />
| headline = Track listing<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| total_length = 11:40<br />
| title1 = Ormakkaalame<br />
| lyrics1 = [[Vinayak Sasikumar]]<br />
| music1 = Ankit Menon<br />
| extra1 = [[Benny Dayal]]<br />
| length1 = 3:04<br />
| title2 = Thirike Varaam<br />
| lyrics2 = Sam Mathew<br />
| music2 = Ankit Menon<br />
| extra2 = Parvatish Pradeep<br />
| length2 = 4:17<br />
| title3 = Vaazhthidunnitha<br />
| lyrics3 = [[O. N. V. Kurup]]<br />
| music3 = [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]<br />
| extra3 = [[S. Janaki]]<br />
| length3 = 4:19<br />
}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:2021 directorial debut films]]<br />
[[Category:Down syndrome in film]]<br />
[[Category:2021 films]]<br />
[[Category:2020s Malayalam-language films]]</div>imported>FrescoBot