Vaathil
Vaathil (transl. Door) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language Thriller drama film directed by Ramakanth Sarju and produced by Suji K. Govindaraj and Rajeesh Valanchery. The film stars Vinay Forrt and Anu Sithara in lead roles.[4][3]
| Vaathil | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ramakanth Sarju |
| Produced by | Suji K Govindaraj Rajeesh Valanchery |
| Written by | Shamnad Shabeer |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Sejo John |
| Cinematography | Manesh Madhavan |
| Edited by | John Kutty |
Production company | Spark Pictures |
Release date | |
Running time | 129 minutes[1] [3] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
MusicEdit
The songs and background score are composed by Sejo John.[4] [3]
ReleaseEdit
TheatricalEdit
The film was released on 22 September 2023.[5]
CastEdit
- Vinay Forrt
- Anu Sithara
- Krishna Sankar
- Merin Philip
- Abin Bino
- Sunil Sugatha
- Anjali Nair
- Vk Byju
- Unni Raja
ReceptionEdit
Critical receptionEdit
S.R. Praveen's review of 'Vaathil' in The Hindu: says Ramakanth Sarju's thriller "Vaathil" presents intriguing possibilities in the second half but struggles to overcome its initially dull narrative. The film explores the troubled marriage of Tani (Anu Sithara) and Denny (Vinay Forrt), introducing interesting elements that fall short of fully engaging the audience. The background music, reminiscent of mind-numbing television serials, adds to the film's shortcomings. "Vaathil" ultimately misses the opportunity for a more captivating narrative.[3]
K.R. REJEESH's review of 'Vaathil' on NowRunning gives the film 3 out of 5 stars. and cots The film explores the influence of social media on contemporary family life. It revolves around Denny Davidson (Vinay Forrt) and his deteriorating relationship with his wife Thani (Anu Sithara) due to their smartphone obsession. The first half may seem uneventful, but the narrative tightens as Denny becomes a social media addict influenced by his friend Kapeesh (Krishna Shankar). Despite some illogical elements in the climax, Vinay Forrt delivers an effective performance. The film's cinematography, music, and pacing under Ramakanth Sarju's direction make it an engaging exploration of social media's impact on family life.[6]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Vaathil (2023) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date - BookMyShow".
- ↑ "Vinay Forrt's Vaathil gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Praveen, S. R. (22 September 2023). "'Vaathil' movie review: Vinay Forrt, Anu Sithara's thriller is marked by a plain, dull narrative". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "'Vaathil', starring Vinay Forrt and Anu Sithara, is set to unveil its intriguing tale on August 31".
- ↑ "Vaathil Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ↑ "Vaathil Review: A quasi-moral story on the impact of social media". NOWRUNNING. 24 September 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.