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{{short description|Upcoming Indian Malayalam-language film, Lalitham Sundaram}}
{{short description|2022 Family-drama film by Madhu Warrier}}
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{{Infobox film
| name          = Lalitham Sundaram
| name          = Lalitham Sundaram
| image          = Lalitham.Sundaram.2021.jpg
| image          = Lalitham Sundaram.jpg
| alt            =  
| alt            =  
| caption        = Official title look poster
| caption        = Official release poster
| director      = [[Madhu Warrier]]
| director      = [[Madhu Warrier]]
| producer      = Manju Warrier<br/>Kochumon
| producer      = [[Manju Warrier]]<br/>Kochumon
| writer        = Pramod Mohan
| writer        = Pramod Mohan
| starring      = Manju Warrier<br/>[[Biju Menon]]<br/>[[Saiju Kurup]]<br/>[[Deepti Sati]]<br/>[[Anu Mohan]]
| starring      = [[Biju Menon]]<br/>[[Manju Warrier]]<br/>[[Saiju Kurup]]<br/>[[Deepti Sati]]<br/>[[Anu Mohan]]
| music          = [[Bijibal]]
| music          = [[Bijibal]]
| cinematography = P Sukumar
| cinematography = [[P. Sukumar]]<br/>Gautham Sankar
| editing        = [[Lijo Paul]]
| editing        = [[Lijo Paul]]
| studio        = Manju Warrier Productions<br/>Century Flims
| studio        = [[Manju Warrier|Manju Warrier Productions]]<br/>Century Films
| distributor    = Century Films
| distributor    = [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
| released      = <!-- {{Film date|df=yes|YYYY|MM|DD|location}} -->
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|03|18|}}
| runtime        =  
| runtime        = 120 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Malayalam
| language      = Malayalam
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'''''Lalitham Sundaram''''' ({{Translation|Simple is beautiful}}) is an upcoming Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[family drama]] film directed by [[Madhu Warrier]] in her directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Lalitham Sundaram' location stills affirm that the film is all fun! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lalitham-sundaram-location-stills-affirm-that-the-film-is-all-fun/articleshow/80188431.cms|access-date=2021-08-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/02/06/madhu-warrier-directorial-debut-lalitham-sundaram.html|title=Madhu Warrier's directoral debut named as Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref> The film stars Warrier, [[Biju Menon]], [[Saiju Kurup]], [[Deepti Sati]] and [[Anu Mohan]] in important roles. Warrier co-produced the film with Kochumon under the banner Manju Warrier Productions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/i-want-to-produce-good-movies-manju-warrier-movie-1.5585626|title=Lalitham Sundaram will be the third film produced by Manju Warrier}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ചേട്ടനായത് കൊണ്ടല്ല ലളിതം സുന്ദരം നിര്‍മ്മിക്കാന്‍ തീരുമാനിച്ചത്! കാരണം പറഞ്ഞ് മഞ്ജു വാര്യര്‍|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/manju-warrier-about-lalitham-sundaram-movie/articleshow/81901053.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=malayalam.samayam.com|language=ml}}</ref>
'''''Lalitham Sundaram''''' ({{Translation|Simple is beautiful}}) is a [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy-drama]] film directed by [[Madhu Warrier]] in his directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Lalitham Sundaram' location stills affirm that the film is all fun! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lalitham-sundaram-location-stills-affirm-that-the-film-is-all-fun/articleshow/80188431.cms|access-date=2021-08-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/02/06/madhu-warrier-directorial-debut-lalitham-sundaram.html|title=Madhu Warrier's directoral debut named as Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref> The film stars [[Biju Menon]], [[Manju Warrier]], [[Saiju Kurup]], [[Deepti Sati]] and [[Anu Mohan]]. Manju  Warrier co-produced the film with Kochumon under the banner Manju Warrier Productions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/i-want-to-produce-good-movies-manju-warrier-movie-1.5585626|title=Lalitham Sundaram will be the third film produced by Manju Warrier}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ചേട്ടനായത് കൊണ്ടല്ല ലളിതം സുന്ദരം നിര്‍മ്മിക്കാന്‍ തീരുമാനിച്ചത്! കാരണം പറഞ്ഞ് മഞ്ജു വാര്യര്‍|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/manju-warrier-about-lalitham-sundaram-movie/articleshow/81901053.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=malayalam.samayam.com|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/lalitham-sundaram-movie-review-manju-warrier-biju-menon-star-in-a-wannabe-kapoor-sons-7825946/ | title=Lalitham Sundaram movie review: Manju Warrier, Biju Menon star in a wannabe Kapoor & Sons | date=18 March 2022 }}</ref> The film released on 18 March 2022 directly through [[Disney+ Hotstar]].
 
==Synopsis==
Sunny, Annie, and their younger brother Jerry are disconnected from their family due to their busy schedule. The siblings reunite for their mother's death anniversary and decide to fulfill her last wish. This reunion leads to a series of hilarious incidents that eventually help them repair their dysfunctional familial bonds.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
*[[Manju Warrier]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warrier-portrays-an-entrepreneur-in-brother-madhus-lalitham-sundaram/articleshow/74062943.cms|title=Manju Warrier as an entrepreneur in Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref>
*[[Biju Menon]] as Sunny Mary Das<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/feb/05/biju-menon-manju-warrier-reunite-for-lalitham-sundaram-16904.html|title=Biju Menon and Manju Warrier Reunites in Lalitham Sundaram after 20 years|work=Cinema Express}}</ref>
*[[Biju Menon]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/feb/05/biju-menon-manju-warrier-reunite-for-lalitham-sundaram-16904.html|title=Biju Menon and Manju Warrier Reunites in Lalitham Sundaram after 20 years}}</ref>
*[[Manju Warrier]] as Annie Mary Das<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warrier-portrays-an-entrepreneur-in-brother-madhus-lalitham-sundaram/articleshow/74062943.cms|title=Manju Warrier as an entrepreneur in Lalitham Sundaram|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
*[[Deepti Sati]]<ref>{{cite news|date=2020-04-13|title=Deepti Sati bags a role in Manju Warrier's Lalitham Sundaram|work=thenewsminute.com|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/deepti-sati-bags-role-manju-warrier-s-lalitham-sundaram-122509}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-10|title=Deepti Sati Reveals Details About Her Character In Next Lalitham Sundaram - Filmibeat|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2020/deepti-sati-reveals-details-about-her-character-in-next-lalitham-sundaram-297389.html|access-date=2021-08-04|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Anu Mohan]] as Jerry Mary Das {{a.k.a}} Kunjan<ref>{{cite news|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/actor-anu-mohan-says-the-experience-while-acting-with-actress-manju-warrier-in-lalitham-sundaram-movie/articleshow/80168601.cms|title=Anu Mohan shares his acting experience with Manju Warrier in the sets of Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref>
*[[Anu Mohan]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/actor-anu-mohan-says-the-experience-while-acting-with-actress-manju-warrier-in-lalitham-sundaram-movie/articleshow/80168601.cms|title=Anu Mohan shares his acting experience with Manju Warrier in the sets of Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref>
*[[Raghunath Paleri]] as Das
*[[Zarina Wahab]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/zarina-wahab-to-act-in-madhu-warriers-lalitham-sundharam/articleshow/74226111.cms|title=Zarina Wahab to be a part of Lalitham Sundaram Movie}}</ref>
*[[Saiju Kurup]] as Sandeep, Annie's husband
*[[Saiju Kurup]]
*[[Deepti Sati]] as Simy, Jerry's girlfriend<ref>{{cite news|date=2020-04-13|title=Deepti Sati bags a role in Manju Warrier's Lalitham Sundaram|work=thenewsminute.com|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/deepti-sati-bags-role-manju-warrier-s-lalitham-sundaram-122509}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-10|title=Deepti Sati Reveals Details About Her Character In Next Lalitham Sundaram - Filmibeat|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2020/deepti-sati-reveals-details-about-her-character-in-next-lalitham-sundaram-297389.html|access-date=2021-08-04|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Dileesh Pothan]]
*[[Sudheesh]] as Rajesh, Sunny's friend
*[[Raghunath Paleri]]
*[[Remya Nambeesan]] as Sophia, Sunny's wife
*Thennal Abhilash <ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warriers-selfies-with-social-media-star-kutty-thennal-are-trending-online/articleshow/74690883.cms|title=Tik-tok star Kutty Thennal to be a part of Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref>
*[[Zarina Wahab]] as Mary Das<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/zarina-wahab-to-act-in-madhu-warriers-lalitham-sundharam/articleshow/74226111.cms|title=Zarina Wahab to be a part of Lalitham Sundaram Movie|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
*[[Madhu Warrier]] as Doctor
*[[Nandhu]] as Music Director Harikumar
*Vinod Thomas as Xavier
*Anjana Appukuttan as Lisy
*Thennal Abhilash as Rukmini {{a.k.a}} Rukku, Annie's daughter<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warriers-selfies-with-social-media-star-kutty-thennal-are-trending-online/articleshow/74690883.cms|title=Tik-tok star Kutty Thennal to be a part of Lalitham Sundaram|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
*Ashwin Warrier as Paul, Annie's son
*[[Ambika Mohan]] as Sister Maria
*[[Asha Aravind]] as Priya
 
== Production ==
===Pre-production===
The film was announced by [[Mammootty]] and [[Mohanlal]] in their respective social media accounts in January 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/feb/06/biju-menon-manju-warrier-reunite-for-lalitham-sundaram-2099557.html|title=Mohanal and Mammotty announces Manju Warriers next movie Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref> The puja of the film was on February 18, 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/producer-manju-warrier-graces-the-puja-of-lalitham-sundharam/amp_articleshow/74210463.cms?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16286266226426&amp_ct=1628626628986&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fm.timesofindia.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmalayalam%2Fmovies%2Fnews%2Fproducer-manju-warrier-graces-the-puja-of-lalitham-sundharam%2Farticleshow%2F74210463.cms|title=Manju Warrier graces the puja of Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref>


== Music ==
P Sukumar does the cinematography for the film along with Gautham Sankar <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/the-first-look-poster-of-lalitham-sundaramreleased-news-malayalam-vjlfmwifgdigd.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912001655/https://www.sify.com/movies/the-first-look-poster-of-lalitham-sundaramreleased-news-malayalam-vjlfmwifgdigd.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 September 2021|title = The first look poster of 'Lalitham Sundaram' released|website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> and [[Lijo Paul]] handles the editing. Bineesh Chandran is the Art director of the movie and [[Sakhi Thomas|Sakhi Elsa]] is the costume designer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/lalitham-sundaram-44887/cast-crew|title=The crew details of the film Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref> The National Film Award winning, choreographer, [[Kala (choreographer)|Kala Master]] is the dance choreographer of the movie.
[[Bijibal]] is the music director for this film and, B.K.Harinarayanan is the lyricist.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/madhu-warrier-starts-editing-manju-warrier-and-bijus-lalitham-sundaram.html|title=Bijibal composes for Lalitham Sundaram where lyrics are penned by Harinarayanan.}}</ref>


== Production ==
===Filming===
The film was announced by [[Mohanlal]] and [[Mammotty]] in their respective social media accounts in January 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/feb/06/biju-menon-manju-warrier-reunite-for-lalitham-sundaram-2099557.html|title=Mohanal and Mammotty announces Manju Warriers next movie Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref> The puja of the film was on February 18, 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/producer-manju-warrier-graces-the-puja-of-lalitham-sundharam/amp_articleshow/74210463.cms?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16286266226426&amp_ct=1628626628986&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fm.timesofindia.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmalayalam%2Fmovies%2Fnews%2Fproducer-manju-warrier-graces-the-puja-of-lalitham-sundharam%2Farticleshow%2F74210463.cms|title=Manju Warrier graces the puja of Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref> The shooting of the film began in February 2020 at [[Peermade]] and [[Vandiperiyar]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/feb/21/biju-menon-manju-warrier-film-lalitham-sundaram-starts-rolling-2106296.html|title=Lalitham Sundarm starts rolling}}</ref> The film was planned to be shot on a single schedule, but the shooting came to a sudden hault due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in March, 2020. The crew had completed about half of the shooting before the lockdown. After about nine month's lockdown, the shooting was resumed in December 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manju-warrier-s-lalitham-sundaram-resumes-shooting-140173|title=Lalitham Sundaram shooting resumes}}</ref>  As there was a long gap between the two schedules the director says that all the actors had to begin from the scratch again. The second schedule was shot in [[Peermade]] and [[Ernakulam]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/madhu-wariar-biju-and-manju-will-have-to-start-from-the-scratch-again-for-lalitham-sundaram/amp_articleshow/78014136.cms?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16286258701132&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fm.timesofindia.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmalayalam%2Fmovies%2Fnews%2Fmadhu-wariar-biju-and-manju-will-have-to-start-from-the-scratch-again-for-lalitham-sundaram%2Farticleshow%2F78014136.cms | title= Manju and Biju will have to start from scratch again for Lalitham Sundaram says Madhu Warrier}}</ref> The shooting was completed in January 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/and-its-a-wrap-for-manju-warrier-biju-menon-film-lalitham-sundaram/articleshow/80252833.cms|title=Its a wrap up for Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref>
The [[principal photography]] of the film began in February 2020 at [[Peermade]] and [[Vandiperiyar]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/feb/21/biju-menon-manju-warrier-film-lalitham-sundaram-starts-rolling-2106296.html|title=Lalitham Sundarm starts rolling}}</ref> The film was planned to be shot on a single schedule, but the shooting came to a sudden hault due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 Pandemic]] in March, 2020. The crew had completed about half of the shooting before the lockdown. After about nine month's lockdown, the shooting was resumed in December 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manju-warrier-s-lalitham-sundaram-resumes-shooting-140173|title=Lalitham Sundaram shooting resumes}}</ref>  As there was a long gap between the two schedules the director says that all the actors had to begin from the scratch again. The second schedule was shot in [[Peermade]] and [[Ernakulam]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/madhu-wariar-biju-and-manju-will-have-to-start-from-the-scratch-again-for-lalitham-sundaram/amp_articleshow/78014136.cms?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16286258701132&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fm.timesofindia.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmalayalam%2Fmovies%2Fnews%2Fmadhu-wariar-biju-and-manju-will-have-to-start-from-the-scratch-again-for-lalitham-sundaram%2Farticleshow%2F78014136.cms | title= Manju and Biju will have to start from scratch again for Lalitham Sundaram says Madhu Warrier}}</ref> The filming was wrapped up in January 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/and-its-a-wrap-for-manju-warrier-biju-menon-film-lalitham-sundaram/articleshow/80252833.cms|title=Its a wrap up for Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref>


P Sukumar does the cinematography for the film and [[Lijo Paul]] handles the editing. Bineesh Chandran is the Art director of the movie and Shaki Elsa is arranging the costumes for the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/lalitham-sundaram-44887/cast-crew|title=The crew details of the film Lalitham Sundaram}}</ref> The National Film Award winning, choreographer, [[Kala (choreographer)|Kala Master]] is the dance choreographer of the movie.
== Music ==
[[Bijibal]] is the music director for this film and, B.K.Harinarayanan is the lyricist.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lalitham-sundaram-team-drops-the-first-look-poster-on-biju-menons-birthday/articleshow/86060974.cms|title='Lalitham Sundaram' team drops the first look poster on Biju Menon's birthday - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==
The film was planned to be released in July 2020 but postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The film is now scheduled to be released in 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/movie-news/madhu-warrier-worried-about-delay-in-lalitham-sundaram-release-1.4882828 | title=If not for Corona Lalitham Sundaram would have released in July 2020 says Madhu Warrier}}</ref>
''Lalitham Sundaram'' was released on 18 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 March 2022 |title=Manju Warrier-Biju Menon's Lalitham Sundaram to hit Disney+ Hotstar on March 18 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/mar/07/manju-warrier-biju-menons-lalitham-sundaram-to-hit-disney-hotstar-on-march-18-30133.html |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The film was initially planned to be released in July 2020, but was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/movie-news/madhu-warrier-worried-about-delay-in-lalitham-sundaram-release-1.4882828 | title=If not for Corona Lalitham Sundaram would have released in July 2020 says Madhu Warrier}}</ref> Then, It was slated for multiple times including for April 2021, August 2021, September 2021, January 2022, but they failed to release it, due to ongoing [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. On 26 February 2022, It was announced that the film would be skipping its theatrical release and takes to [[Direct-to-video|direct-to-digital]] release on [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2022 |title=Manju Warrier's 'Lalitham Sundaram' to get OTT release |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/lalitham-sundaram-starring-manju-warrier-and-biju-menon-to-get-ott-release-1.7296786 |website=[[Mathrubhumi]]}}</ref>


== References ==
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Lalitham Sundaram
File:Lalitham Sundaram.jpg
Official release poster
Directed byMadhu Warrier
Produced byManju Warrier
Kochumon
Written byPramod Mohan
StarringBiju Menon
Manju Warrier
Saiju Kurup
Deepti Sati
Anu Mohan
Music byBijibal
CinematographyP. Sukumar
Gautham Sankar
Edited byLijo Paul
Production
company
Distributed byDisney+ Hotstar
Release date
  • 18 March 2022 (2022-03-18)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Lalitham Sundaram (transl. Simple is beautiful) is a Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Madhu Warrier in his directorial debut.[1][2] The film stars Biju Menon, Manju Warrier, Saiju Kurup, Deepti Sati and Anu Mohan. Manju Warrier co-produced the film with Kochumon under the banner Manju Warrier Productions.[3][4][5] The film released on 18 March 2022 directly through Disney+ Hotstar.

Synopsis[edit]

Sunny, Annie, and their younger brother Jerry are disconnected from their family due to their busy schedule. The siblings reunite for their mother's death anniversary and decide to fulfill her last wish. This reunion leads to a series of hilarious incidents that eventually help them repair their dysfunctional familial bonds.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Pre-production[edit]

The film was announced by Mammootty and Mohanlal in their respective social media accounts in January 2020.[13] The puja of the film was on February 18, 2020.[14]

P Sukumar does the cinematography for the film along with Gautham Sankar [15] and Lijo Paul handles the editing. Bineesh Chandran is the Art director of the movie and Sakhi Elsa is the costume designer.[16] The National Film Award winning, choreographer, Kala Master is the dance choreographer of the movie.

Filming[edit]

The principal photography of the film began in February 2020 at Peermade and Vandiperiyar[17] The film was planned to be shot on a single schedule, but the shooting came to a sudden hault due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in March, 2020. The crew had completed about half of the shooting before the lockdown. After about nine month's lockdown, the shooting was resumed in December 2020.[18] As there was a long gap between the two schedules the director says that all the actors had to begin from the scratch again. The second schedule was shot in Peermade and Ernakulam.[19] The filming was wrapped up in January 2021.[20]

Music[edit]

Bijibal is the music director for this film and, B.K.Harinarayanan is the lyricist.[21]

Release[edit]

Lalitham Sundaram was released on 18 March 2022.[22] The film was initially planned to be released in July 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[23] Then, It was slated for multiple times including for April 2021, August 2021, September 2021, January 2022, but they failed to release it, due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On 26 February 2022, It was announced that the film would be skipping its theatrical release and takes to direct-to-digital release on Disney+ Hotstar.[24]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "'Lalitham Sundaram' location stills affirm that the film is all fun! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Madhu Warrier's directoral debut named as Lalitham Sundaram".
  3. ↑ "Lalitham Sundaram will be the third film produced by Manju Warrier".
  4. ↑ "ചേട്ടനായത് കൊണ്ടല്ല ലളിതം സുന്ദരം നിര്‍മ്മിക്കാന്‍ തീരുമാനിച്ചത്! കാരണം പറഞ്ഞ് മഞ്ജു വാര്യര്‍". malayalam.samayam.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "Lalitham Sundaram movie review: Manju Warrier, Biju Menon star in a wannabe Kapoor & Sons". 18 March 2022.
  6. ↑ "Biju Menon and Manju Warrier Reunites in Lalitham Sundaram after 20 years". Cinema Express.
  7. ↑ "Manju Warrier as an entrepreneur in Lalitham Sundaram". The Times of India.
  8. ↑ "Anu Mohan shares his acting experience with Manju Warrier in the sets of Lalitham Sundaram".
  9. ↑ "Deepti Sati bags a role in Manju Warrier's Lalitham Sundaram". thenewsminute.com. 13 April 2020.
  10. ↑ "Deepti Sati Reveals Details About Her Character In Next Lalitham Sundaram - Filmibeat". www.filmibeat.com. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  11. ↑ "Zarina Wahab to be a part of Lalitham Sundaram Movie". The Times of India.
  12. ↑ "Tik-tok star Kutty Thennal to be a part of Lalitham Sundaram". The Times of India.
  13. ↑ "Mohanal and Mammotty announces Manju Warriers next movie Lalitham Sundaram".
  14. ↑ "Manju Warrier graces the puja of Lalitham Sundaram".
  15. ↑ "The first look poster of 'Lalitham Sundaram' released". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021.
  16. ↑ "The crew details of the film Lalitham Sundaram".
  17. ↑ "Lalitham Sundarm starts rolling".
  18. ↑ "Lalitham Sundaram shooting resumes".
  19. ↑ "Manju and Biju will have to start from scratch again for Lalitham Sundaram says Madhu Warrier".
  20. ↑ "Its a wrap up for Lalitham Sundaram".
  21. ↑ "'Lalitham Sundaram' team drops the first look poster on Biju Menon's birthday - Times of India". The Times of India.
  22. ↑ "Manju Warrier-Biju Menon's Lalitham Sundaram to hit Disney+ Hotstar on March 18". Cinema Express. 7 March 2022.
  23. ↑ "If not for Corona Lalitham Sundaram would have released in July 2020 says Madhu Warrier".
  24. ↑ "Manju Warrier's 'Lalitham Sundaram' to get OTT release". Mathrubhumi. 26 February 2022.

External links[edit]

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