| Vellivelichathil | |
|---|---|
| File:Vellivelichathil poster.jpg | |
| Directed by | Madhu Kaithapram |
| Produced by | Ramesh Nambiar |
| Written by | C. V. Balakrishnan |
| Starring | John Brittas Iniya Geeta Poduval |
| Music by | Deepankuran Bijibal |
| Cinematography | Seenu Sidharth |
| Edited by | Johnkutty |
| Distributed by | Well Flow Talkies |
Release date |
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Running time | 2 hours |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Vellivelichathil is a 2014 Indian Malayalam film directed by Madhu Kaithapram, starring John Brittas[1] and Iniya in the leading roles. This is the first Malayalam film to be shot entirely in Muscat, Oman.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The plot revolves around the life of Upendran, played by John Brittas, who falls in love with and wishes to marry a bar dancer, played by Iniya. The lives of NRI Malayalees are portrayed by the other characters in the movie, depicting their daily struggles.[1]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- John Brittas as Upendran
- Iniya
- Geeta Poduval
- Suraj Venjaramoodu
- Lalu Alex
- Raveendran
- Tini Tom
- Sudheer Karamana
- Sreejith Ravi
- Renny Johnson
- Neena Kurup
- Rafeek Muscat
Music[edit | edit source]
The music soundtrack for the movie was released by Satyam Audios.
Track listing[edit | edit source]
| Vellivelichathil | |
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| Soundtrack album by Deepankuran | |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Label | Satyam Audios |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Randupranaya" | K. S. Chitra | |
| 2. | "Baje Shahnayi" | Hariharan | |
| 3. | "Panankiliye" | Ahmed |
Reception[edit | edit source]
The film received mixed reviews and did not do too well in the box office. The Times of India movie reviews rated the movie with 1 and a half stars and calling Madhu Kaithapram's effort a lazy act of self-indulgence.[3] The Satellite rights for the movie were secured by Asianet.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ā 1.0 1.1 "At home in an alien land". The Hindu. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ā "At home in an alien land". The Hindu. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ā "Vellivelichathil". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ā "VELLI VELICHATHIL MALAYALAM MOVIE SATELLITE RIGHTS WITH ASIANET". www.satelliterights.com. Satellite Rights. Retrieved 18 November 2014.