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| editing = Appu N. Bhattathiri | | editing = Appu N. Bhattathiri | ||
| studio = Wayfarer Films | | studio = [[Wayfarer Films Production|Wayfarer Films]] | ||
| distributor = [[Netflix]] | | distributor = [[Netflix]] | ||
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'''''Maniyarayile Ashokan''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by Shamzu Zayba. The film stars [[Jacob Gregory]] and [[Anupama Parameswaran]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=George |first1=Anjana |title=Anupama Parameswaran returns to M-town through Maniyarayile Ashokan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/anupama-parameswaran-returns-to-m-town-through-maniyarayile-ashokan/articleshow/73122272.cms |access-date=31 July 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=6 January 2020}}</ref> The cast also includes [[Krishna Sankar]] and [[Shine Tom Chacko]].<ref>{{cite news | title=Dulquer Salmaan's production titled 'Maniyarayile Ashokan' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/oct/05/dulquer-salmaans-production-titled-maniyarayile-ashokan-2043382.html |access-date=29 July 2020 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=5 October 2019}}</ref> The film was produced by Gregory and [[Dulquer Salmaan]] | '''''Maniyarayile Ashokan''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by Shamzu Zayba. The film stars [[Jacob Gregory]] and [[Anupama Parameswaran]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=George |first1=Anjana |title=Anupama Parameswaran returns to M-town through Maniyarayile Ashokan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/anupama-parameswaran-returns-to-m-town-through-maniyarayile-ashokan/articleshow/73122272.cms |access-date=31 July 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=6 January 2020}}</ref> The cast also includes [[Krishna Sankar]] and [[Shine Tom Chacko]].<ref>{{cite news | title=Dulquer Salmaan's production titled 'Maniyarayile Ashokan' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/oct/05/dulquer-salmaans-production-titled-maniyarayile-ashokan-2043382.html |access-date=29 July 2020 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=5 October 2019}}</ref> The film was produced by Gregory and [[Dulquer Salmaan]] in his newly established production company Wayfarer Films. He made a cameo appearance along with [[Nazriya Nazim]] and [[Anu Sithara]] as other characters. | ||
Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the film was directly released through [[Netflix]] on 31 August 2020.<ref name="auto">{{cite news |last1=English |first1=Mathrubhumi |title='Maniyarayile Ashokan', produced by Dulquer Salman, gets an OTT release |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/-maniyarayile-ashokan-produced-by-dulquer-salman-gets-an-ott-release-1.4980128 |access-date=16 August 2020 |publisher=Mathrubhumi |date=16 August 2020}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite | Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the film was directly released through [[Netflix]] on 31 August 2020.<ref name="auto">{{cite news |last1=English |first1=Mathrubhumi |title='Maniyarayile Ashokan', produced by Dulquer Salman, gets an OTT release |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/-maniyarayile-ashokan-produced-by-dulquer-salman-gets-an-ott-release-1.4980128 |access-date=16 August 2020 |publisher=Mathrubhumi |date=16 August 2020}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/malayalam/maniyarayile-ashokan/ottmoviereview/77815658.cms|title=Maniyarayile Ashokan Review: A charming tale that celebrates little moments in life|newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Set in a fictional village, the story starts by introducing two characters: Unnimaya and Ashokan. Unnimaya is described as the most beautiful woman in that village, whom every men to woo. However, she eloped with a postman named Padmanabhan. On the other hand, Ashokan is an ordinary young man who has misfortunes in his marriage proposals. During Ashokan's wedding night, the newlywed wife asks him whether this is his second marriage. Ashokan then recalls his earlier dreams of getting married. | |||
As Ashokan is a single man past "the marital age", he is always | As Ashokan is a single man past "the marital age", he is always questioned by the villagers and his relatives, including his cousin, Ajayan, who never misses a chance to tease him. Apart from his loving parents, Ashokan is supported by his friends, Ratheesh and Shaiju, who stand by him through thick and thin. Ashokan's father and Narayanan bring the marital proposal for Ashokan to Narayanan's daughter - Anju. Anju rejects the proposal saying that Ashokan isn't fair-skinned or tall enough. | ||
Ashokan's | Later, Ashokan learns of Shyama's love for him. Despite convincing Shyama's family into marriage, the wedding is called off as Ashokan's horoscope predicts the death of his first wife. Ashokan is heartbroken. Meanwhile, Ratheesh falls in love with Rani teacher, and they get married. | ||
Ashokan consults an astrologer and seeks solutions for the problems in his horoscope. The astrologer asks him to [[Mangala Dosha|marry a plantain]] so that no human will get hurt. Ashokan finds a plantain of his choice and marries it. He considers the plantain a human wife and talks to it regularly. Later, the plantain falls off and Ashokan is heartbroken. But it is then revealed that two corms from the plantain are planted again and Ashokan considers these two plantains his kids. | |||
A new marriage proposal comes but Ashokan is reluctant to agree because he is already married. His friends make him understand the reality in vain. Ratheesh brings him into a mental health facility and after talking to his cousin, Arjun, he grasps the reality. He then agrees to the marriage proposal and marries Indu. On the wedding night, he replies to his wife that this is his first marriage. | |||
A new marriage proposal comes but Ashokan is reluctant to agree because he is already married. His friends | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
{{Colbegin}} | {{Colbegin}} | ||
* [[Jacob Gregory]] as Ashokan | * [[Jacob Gregory]] as Ashokan | ||
* [[Anupama Parameswaran]] as Shyama, love interest of Ashokan | * [[Anupama Parameswaran]] as Shyama, love interest of Ashokan | ||
* [[Krishna Sankar]] as Ratheesh , friend of Ashokan | * [[Krishna Sankar]] as Ratheesh, friend of Ashokan | ||
* [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as Shaiju, friend of Ashokan | * [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as Shaiju, friend of Ashokan | ||
* [[Sudheesh]] as Alex | * [[Sudheesh]] as Alex | ||
* [[Sreelakshmi]] as Lakshmi, mother of Ashokan. | * [[Sreelakshmi]] as Lakshmi, mother of Ashokan. | ||
* [[Vijayaraghavan]] as Achuthan, father of Ashokan. | * [[Vijayaraghavan]] as Achuthan, father of Ashokan. | ||
* [[Indrans]] as Priest | |||
* [[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as Narayanan | * [[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as Narayanan | ||
* Nayana Elza as Rani Teacher, Ratheesh's wife | * Nayana Elza as Rani Teacher, Ratheesh's wife | ||
* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Shyama's father | * [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Shyama's father | ||
* [[Anjali Aneesh]] as Psychiatrist | * [[Anjali Aneesh]] as Psychiatrist | ||
* Ranjitha Menon as Asha, wife of Shaiju | * [[Ranjitha Menon]] as Asha, wife of Shaiju | ||
* [[Al Sabith]] as Shyama's brother | * [[Al Sabith]] as Shyama's brother | ||
* [[Dulquer Salmaan]] as Arjun (cameo) | * [[Dulquer Salmaan]] as Arjun (cameo) | ||
* [[Nazriya Nazim]] as Indhu (cameo) | * [[Nazriya Nazim]] as Indhu Ashokan's Wife (cameo) | ||
* [[Anu Sithara]] as Unnimaya (cameo) | * [[Anu Sithara]] as Unnimaya (cameo) | ||
* [[Sunny Wayne]] as Ajayan (cameo) | * [[Sunny Wayne]] as Ajayan (cameo) | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
It was reported that [[Dulquer Salmaan]] will make his debut in film production, for his upcoming project directed by Shamzu Zayba. [[Anupama Parameswaran]] announced her return to Malayalam cinema after a hiatus of five years since ''[[Premam]]'' (2015), and she further revealed that | It was reported that [[Dulquer Salmaan]] will make his debut in film production, for his upcoming project directed by Shamzu Zayba. [[Anupama Parameswaran]] announced her return to Malayalam cinema after a hiatus of five years since ''[[Premam]]'' (2015), and she further revealed that she would work as an assistant director for this film apart from doing one of the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Service |first1=Express News |title=Anupama Parameswaran turns assistant director |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/may/29/anupama-parameswaran-turns-assistant-director-1982956.html |access-date=31 July 2020 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=29 May 2019}}</ref> After registering his production company titled Wayfarer Films, Dulquer announced the project as their maiden production which was titled Maniyariyile Ashokan.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Deccan Chronicle |first1=Shalkie |title=Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer starts exploring |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/041019/dulquer-salmaans-wayfarer-starts-exploring.html |access-date=31 July 2020 |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=4 October 2019}}</ref> Comedian-turned-director [[Ramesh Pisharody]] was the one who suggested the title for the film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=.Com |first1=TimesofIndia |title=Dulquer Salmaan's first production venture is titled 'Maniyarayile Ashokan' and here's who gave the name |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dulquer-salmaans-first-production-venture-is-titled-maniyarayile-ashokan-and-heres-who-gave-the-name/articleshow/71438392.cms |access-date=31 July 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=4 October 2019}}</ref> Although ''Maniyarayile Ashokan'' was announced as the first production, Wayfarer released ''[[Varane Avashyamund]]'' to theatres first.<ref>{{cite news |author=Entertainment Desk|title=Ayyappanum Koshiyum and Varane Avashyamund movie release: Highlights |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/ayyappanum-koshiyum-and-varane-avashyamund-movie-review-and-release-live-updates-6255392/ |access-date=31 July 2020 |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=8 February 2020}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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The soundtrack album was composed by Sreehari K. Nair, with lyrics by B. K. Harinarayanan, Muzammil Kunnumal, Shamzu Zayba, Ajeesh Dasan, Amir Pallikal and Shihas Ahmedkoya. The song "Unnimaya" was sung by Dulquer Salmaan and Jacob Gregory.<ref>{{Cite | The soundtrack album was composed by Sreehari K. Nair, with lyrics by B. K. Harinarayanan, Muzammil Kunnumal, Shamzu Zayba, Ajeesh Dasan, Amir Pallikal, and Shihas Ahmedkoya. The song "Unnimaya" was sung by Dulquer Salmaan and Jacob Gregory.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Dulquer, Jacob Gregory record a track for Maniyarayile Ashokan - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dulquer-jacob-gregory-record-a-track-for-maniyarayile-ashokan/articleshow/76851403.cms|access-date=2020-11-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Dulquer and Gregory rock quirky love song, Unnimaya - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dulquer-and-gregory-rock-quirky-love-song-unnimaya/articleshow/77222970.cms|access-date=2020-11-28|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=Mathews |first1=Anna }}</ref> The soundtrack album was released on 31 July 2020.{{Track listing | ||
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== Release == | == Release == | ||
''Maniyarayile Ashokan'' was scheduled for | ''Maniyarayile Ashokan'' was scheduled for release on 10 April 2020 but was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The film was made available on the streaming platform [[Netflix]] on 31 August 2020, coinciding with the [[Onam]] festival.<ref name="auto"/> | ||
== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated "''Maniyarayile Ashokan'' is a slice-of-life story with a genuine dose of humour."<ref>{{Citation|title=Maniyarayile Ashokan Review: A charming tale that celebrates little moments in life|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/malayalam/maniyarayile-ashokan/ottmoviereview/77815658.cms|access-date=2020-11-28 | ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated "''Maniyarayile Ashokan'' is a slice-of-life story with a genuine dose of humour."<ref>{{Citation|title=Maniyarayile Ashokan Review: A charming tale that celebrates little moments in life|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/malayalam/maniyarayile-ashokan/ottmoviereview/77815658.cms|access-date=2020-11-28}}</ref> Writing for the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Haricharan Pudipeddi stated "The film, which revolves around Ashokan (Jacob Gregory) and his attempts to get married, is lighthearted and fun to watch despite its slightly predictable ending."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-31|title=Maniyarayile Ashokan review: A quirky take on what defines Indian marriages|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/maniyarayile-ashokan-review-a-quirky-take-on-what-defines-indian-marriages/story-4O3VMzXrn8cUUG55MqKhcL.html|access-date=2020-11-28|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave 3 out of 5 and stated "The typicality of Ashokan's life, however, fades in the latter part of the film. It starts with some strange advice from a priest but goes on to affect the man all too much. Gregory easily adapts to this new character that emerges from the village guy with the government job. As with the rest of the movie, director Shamzu doesn't let this unusual part stick too much and the movie ends as sweetly as the description of the village it began with."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-31|title='Maniyarayile Ashokan' review: Jacob Gregory is endearing in this romantic entertainer|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/maniyarayile-ashokan-review-jacob-gregory-endearing-romantic-entertainer-132006|access-date=2020-11-28|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> | ||
[[Sify]] gave 2 out of 5 and stated "Maniyarayile Ashokan is a below average comedy-drama which fails to impress."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maniyarayile Ashokan review: Below average comedy-drama|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/maniyarayile-ashokan-review-below-average-comedy-drama-review-malayalam-ujcftucehhfec.html|access-date=2020-11-28|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 1 out of 5 stars and stated "Shamzu Zayba did not clearly think through the idea. The half baked plot | [[Sify]] gave 2 out of 5 and stated "Maniyarayile Ashokan is a below average comedy-drama which fails to impress."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maniyarayile Ashokan review: Below average comedy-drama|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/maniyarayile-ashokan-review-below-average-comedy-drama-review-malayalam-ujcftucehhfec.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902082905/https://www.sify.com/movies/maniyarayile-ashokan-review-below-average-comedy-drama-review-malayalam-ujcftucehhfec.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 September 2020|access-date=2020-11-28|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 1 out of 5 stars and stated "Shamzu Zayba did not clearly think through the idea. The half baked plot results in the wannabe slice-of-life movie."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-01|title=Maniyarayile Ashokan review: A half-baked slice-of-life film|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/maniyarayile-ashokan-movie-review-netflix-6577351/|access-date=2020-11-28|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> [[Anna M. M. Vetticad|Anna M. M. Verticad]] of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave the same and stated "The confirmation of Dulquer's hotness in a cameo that he spends mostly attired in a Navy outfit is the only worthwhile takeaway from Shamzu Zayba's ''Maniyarayile Ashokan.''"<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-04|title=Maniyarayile Ashokan movie review: Dulquer Salmaan looks hot in a Navy uniform — that's it |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/maniyarayile-ashokan-movie-review-dulquer-salmaan-looks-hot-in-a-navy-uniform-thats-it-8783751.html|access-date=2020-11-28|website=Firstpost}}</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]] of [[Film Companion]] wrote "In trying to make the proceedings “entertaining”, the film cheats its protagonist, who remains a flat line from start to finish."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|date=2020-08-31|title=Maniyarayile Ashokan, On Netflix: A Sweet-Natured Romance That Needed To Be Sharper, Quirkier|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/malayalam-review/maniyarayile-ashokan-review-netflix-malayalam-movies-a-sweet-natured-romance-that-needed-to-be-sharper-quirkier-baradwaj-rangan-dulquer-salmaan/|access-date=2020-11-28|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref> A review from ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "The Malayalam film manages to make us empathise with the protagonist's plight, but one cannot miss the fact that it does become absurd and unbelievable beyond a point."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Praveen|first=S. r|date=2020-09-01|title='Maniyarayile Ashokan' movie review: Slips and falls on its own quirkiness|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/maniyarayile-ashokan-movie-review-slips-and-falls-on-its-own-quirkiness/article32495721.ece|access-date=2020-11-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
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| Maniyarayile Ashokan | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Shamzu Zayba |
| Produced by | Dulquer Salmaan Jacob Gregory |
| Screenplay by | Vineeth Krishnan |
| Story by | Magesh Boji |
| Starring | Jacob Gregory Anupama Parameswaran |
| Music by | Sreehari K. Nair |
| Cinematography | Sajad Kakku |
| Edited by | Appu N. Bhattathiri |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Maniyarayile Ashokan is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Shamzu Zayba. The film stars Jacob Gregory and Anupama Parameswaran.[1] The cast also includes Krishna Sankar and Shine Tom Chacko.[2] The film was produced by Gregory and Dulquer Salmaan in his newly established production company Wayfarer Films. He made a cameo appearance along with Nazriya Nazim and Anu Sithara as other characters.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was directly released through Netflix on 31 August 2020.[3] The film received mixed reviews from critics.[4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Set in a fictional village, the story starts by introducing two characters: Unnimaya and Ashokan. Unnimaya is described as the most beautiful woman in that village, whom every men to woo. However, she eloped with a postman named Padmanabhan. On the other hand, Ashokan is an ordinary young man who has misfortunes in his marriage proposals. During Ashokan's wedding night, the newlywed wife asks him whether this is his second marriage. Ashokan then recalls his earlier dreams of getting married.
As Ashokan is a single man past "the marital age", he is always questioned by the villagers and his relatives, including his cousin, Ajayan, who never misses a chance to tease him. Apart from his loving parents, Ashokan is supported by his friends, Ratheesh and Shaiju, who stand by him through thick and thin. Ashokan's father and Narayanan bring the marital proposal for Ashokan to Narayanan's daughter - Anju. Anju rejects the proposal saying that Ashokan isn't fair-skinned or tall enough.
Later, Ashokan learns of Shyama's love for him. Despite convincing Shyama's family into marriage, the wedding is called off as Ashokan's horoscope predicts the death of his first wife. Ashokan is heartbroken. Meanwhile, Ratheesh falls in love with Rani teacher, and they get married.
Ashokan consults an astrologer and seeks solutions for the problems in his horoscope. The astrologer asks him to marry a plantain so that no human will get hurt. Ashokan finds a plantain of his choice and marries it. He considers the plantain a human wife and talks to it regularly. Later, the plantain falls off and Ashokan is heartbroken. But it is then revealed that two corms from the plantain are planted again and Ashokan considers these two plantains his kids.
A new marriage proposal comes but Ashokan is reluctant to agree because he is already married. His friends make him understand the reality in vain. Ratheesh brings him into a mental health facility and after talking to his cousin, Arjun, he grasps the reality. He then agrees to the marriage proposal and marries Indu. On the wedding night, he replies to his wife that this is his first marriage.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Jacob Gregory as Ashokan
- Anupama Parameswaran as Shyama, love interest of Ashokan
- Krishna Sankar as Ratheesh, friend of Ashokan
- Shine Tom Chacko as Shaiju, friend of Ashokan
- Sudheesh as Alex
- Sreelakshmi as Lakshmi, mother of Ashokan.
- Vijayaraghavan as Achuthan, father of Ashokan.
- Indrans as Priest
- Kunchan as Narayanan
- Nayana Elza as Rani Teacher, Ratheesh's wife
- Santhosh Keezhattoor as Shyama's father
- Anjali Aneesh as Psychiatrist
- Ranjitha Menon as Asha, wife of Shaiju
- Al Sabith as Shyama's brother
- Dulquer Salmaan as Arjun (cameo)
- Nazriya Nazim as Indhu Ashokan's Wife (cameo)
- Anu Sithara as Unnimaya (cameo)
- Sunny Wayne as Ajayan (cameo)
- Shritha Sivadas as Anju (cameo)
- Ranjini T.H. as Kunju (cameo)
- Onima Kashyap as Olu (cameo)
Production[edit | edit source]
It was reported that Dulquer Salmaan will make his debut in film production, for his upcoming project directed by Shamzu Zayba. Anupama Parameswaran announced her return to Malayalam cinema after a hiatus of five years since Premam (2015), and she further revealed that she would work as an assistant director for this film apart from doing one of the lead roles.[5] After registering his production company titled Wayfarer Films, Dulquer announced the project as their maiden production which was titled Maniyariyile Ashokan.[6] Comedian-turned-director Ramesh Pisharody was the one who suggested the title for the film.[7] Although Maniyarayile Ashokan was announced as the first production, Wayfarer released Varane Avashyamund to theatres first.[8]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Maniyariyile Ashokan | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Sreehari K. Nair | |
| Released | 31 July 2020 |
| Recorded | 2020 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 21:44 |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Label | Wayfarer Films |
| Producer | Sreehari K. Nair |
The soundtrack album was composed by Sreehari K. Nair, with lyrics by B. K. Harinarayanan, Muzammil Kunnumal, Shamzu Zayba, Ajeesh Dasan, Amir Pallikal, and Shihas Ahmedkoya. The song "Unnimaya" was sung by Dulquer Salmaan and Jacob Gregory.[9][10] The soundtrack album was released on 31 July 2020.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Peyyum Nilaavu" | B. K. Hari Narayanan | K. S. Harisankar | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Engo Ninnu" | Muzammil Kunnumal | Suchith Suresan | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Olu" | Shamzu Zayba | Sid Sriram | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Thornidathe" | Ajeesh Dasan | Sreehari K. Nair | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Vidacholi" | Amir Pallikal | Sreehari K. Nair | 3:57 |
| 6. | "Unnimaya" | Shihas Ammedkoya | Dulquer Salmaan, Jacob Gregory | 2:01 |
Release[edit | edit source]
Maniyarayile Ashokan was scheduled for release on 10 April 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was made available on the streaming platform Netflix on 31 August 2020, coinciding with the Onam festival.[3]
Reception[edit | edit source]
The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated "Maniyarayile Ashokan is a slice-of-life story with a genuine dose of humour."[11] Writing for the Hindustan Times, Haricharan Pudipeddi stated "The film, which revolves around Ashokan (Jacob Gregory) and his attempts to get married, is lighthearted and fun to watch despite its slightly predictable ending."[12] The News Minute gave 3 out of 5 and stated "The typicality of Ashokan's life, however, fades in the latter part of the film. It starts with some strange advice from a priest but goes on to affect the man all too much. Gregory easily adapts to this new character that emerges from the village guy with the government job. As with the rest of the movie, director Shamzu doesn't let this unusual part stick too much and the movie ends as sweetly as the description of the village it began with."[13]
Sify gave 2 out of 5 and stated "Maniyarayile Ashokan is a below average comedy-drama which fails to impress."[14] The Indian Express gave 1 out of 5 stars and stated "Shamzu Zayba did not clearly think through the idea. The half baked plot results in the wannabe slice-of-life movie."[15] Anna M. M. Verticad of Firstpost gave the same and stated "The confirmation of Dulquer's hotness in a cameo that he spends mostly attired in a Navy outfit is the only worthwhile takeaway from Shamzu Zayba's Maniyarayile Ashokan."[16] Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote "In trying to make the proceedings “entertaining”, the film cheats its protagonist, who remains a flat line from start to finish."[17] A review from The Hindu stated "The Malayalam film manages to make us empathise with the protagonist's plight, but one cannot miss the fact that it does become absurd and unbelievable beyond a point."[18]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ George, Anjana (6 January 2020). "Anupama Parameswaran returns to M-town through Maniyarayile Ashokan". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ↑ "Dulquer Salmaan's production titled 'Maniyarayile Ashokan'". The New Indian Express. 5 October 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 English, Mathrubhumi (16 August 2020). "'Maniyarayile Ashokan', produced by Dulquer Salman, gets an OTT release". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ↑ "Maniyarayile Ashokan Review: A charming tale that celebrates little moments in life". The Times of India.
- ↑ Service, Express News (29 May 2019). "Anupama Parameswaran turns assistant director". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ↑ Deccan Chronicle, Shalkie (4 October 2019). "Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer starts exploring". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ↑ .Com, TimesofIndia (4 October 2019). "Dulquer Salmaan's first production venture is titled 'Maniyarayile Ashokan' and here's who gave the name". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ↑ Entertainment Desk (8 February 2020). "Ayyappanum Koshiyum and Varane Avashyamund movie release: Highlights". The Indian Express. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ↑ "Dulquer, Jacob Gregory record a track for Maniyarayile Ashokan - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ Mathews, Anna. "Dulquer and Gregory rock quirky love song, Unnimaya - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ "Maniyarayile Ashokan Review: A charming tale that celebrates little moments in life", The Times of India, retrieved 28 November 2020
- ↑ "Maniyarayile Ashokan review: A quirky take on what defines Indian marriages". Hindustan Times. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ "'Maniyarayile Ashokan' review: Jacob Gregory is endearing in this romantic entertainer". The News Minute. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ "Maniyarayile Ashokan review: Below average comedy-drama". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 September 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ "Maniyarayile Ashokan review: A half-baked slice-of-life film". The Indian Express. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ "Maniyarayile Ashokan movie review: Dulquer Salmaan looks hot in a Navy uniform — that's it". Firstpost. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (31 August 2020). "Maniyarayile Ashokan, On Netflix: A Sweet-Natured Romance That Needed To Be Sharper, Quirkier". Film Companion. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ Praveen, S. r (1 September 2020). "'Maniyarayile Ashokan' movie review: Slips and falls on its own quirkiness". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2020.