| Adithattu | |
|---|---|
| File:Adithattu official poster.jpeg Official Poster | |
| Directed by | Jijo Antony |
| Produced by | Susan Joseph
Sin Treesa Jijo Anthony Vineesh Vijayan |
| Written by | Khais Millen |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Nezer Ahemed
Sreehari |
| Cinematography | Pappinu |
| Edited by | Noufal Abullah
Sarath Geetha Lal |
Production company | Middle March Studios
Kanayil Films |
| Distributed by | Capital Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Adithattu is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Jijo Antony and starring Shine Tom Chacko, Sunny Wayne and Alexander Prasanth in lead roles.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Shine Tom Chacko as Ambross (Fishermen)
- Sunny Wayne ad Marcos ( Fishermen), The main antagonist
- V. I. S. Jayapalan as Dinkan
- Alexander Prasanth as Srank Raayan
- Mullan Ani as Mulan
- Joseph Yesudas as Kambli
- Murugan Martine as Nelson
- Sabumon Abdusamad
Plot[edit | edit source]
Sailing among the inlets of the Arabian ocean, seven fishermen start arguing. Their former skipper has been murdered and they start to suspect one another.
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "The film focuses quite a bit on the fishermen's work in the deep sea and their personalities, with the story feeling like an afterthough".[1] A critic from Manorama Online wrote that "The movie has done complete justice to the subject it deals with and the treatment it has pitched".[2] A critic from Cinema Express wrote that "Adithattu has two principal advantages: a nail-biting third act and a 90-min duration".[3]
Awards[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award/Festival | Category | Recipient | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53rd Kerala State Film Awards | Second Best Film[4] | Jijo Antony | [5][6] |
Nominations[edit | edit source]
The film was also nominated for Best Experimental film at the 2022 WSXA Amnesty International Film Awards[7] and in the same category at the San Antonio Independent Film Festival (Ecuador).[8][9]
Music[edit | edit source]
| Adithattu | |||
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| Soundtrack album by Nezer Ahamed & Sreehari | |||
| Released | 1 May 2022 | ||
| Recorded | 2022–2023 | ||
| Studio | My Studio | ||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | ||
| Length | 7:57 | ||
| Language | Malayalam | ||
| Label | Middle March Studios & Manorama Music | ||
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| Singles from Adithattu | |||
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Songs[edit | edit source]
The songs were composed by Nezer Ahamed produced and arranged by Nezer Ahamed.
Original version[edit | edit source]
Adithattu
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aanju Valikkada Laisa" | Nezer Ahemed Jerson Yesudas Lakshmi Cheriyedath | Nezer Ahamed | Jassie Gift | 4:13 |
| 2. | "Theerathai" | Sharfu | Sreehari K | Sreehari K | 3:44 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
This movie had resemblances with Kondal
The New Indian Express called the film a "(g)ritty, well-acted adventure brimming with turbulent emotions."[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Adithattu Movie Review: A story that is lost at sea". The Times of India.
- ↑ "'Adithattu' review: A thriller in the deep seas".
- ↑ "Adithattu Movie Review: Gritty, well-acted adventure brimming with turbulent emotions". Cinema Express. July 2022.
- ↑ "53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Complete list of winners". The Indian Express. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ "53rd Kerala State Film Awards Winners List". Pinkvilla.
- ↑ Praveen, S. R. (21 July 2023). "53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam wins Best Film, Mammootty and Vincy Aloshious win acting honours". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "WSXA Amsterdam 2022". FEST REGARDS. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "Sunny Wayne starrer "Adithattu" gets acclaimed at multiple film festivals". Maxxolife. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "FESCISA 2022". fescisa (in español). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "Adithattu Review | Gritty, well-acted adventure brimming with turbulent emotions". The New Indian Express. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
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