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| Directed by | Ashish Chinnappa |
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| Story by | Sanu K Chandran |
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| Music by | Kailas Menon |
| Cinematography | Sajith Purushan |
| Edited by | Rathin Radhakrishnan |
Production company | Wonderframes Filmland |
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Running time | 139 minutes[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | est. ₹2.3 crore[3] |
Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy-drama film directed by Ashish Chinnappa. It is co-written by Ashish Chinnappa and Prajin MP, based on the story by Sanu K Chandran.[4] The film stars Urvashi and Indrans as the lead characters, with Sanusha, Sagar Rajan, Johny Antony, and T. G. Ravi in the supporting cast.[5] It is jointly produced by Baiju Chellamma, Sagar Rajan, Sanitha Sasidharan, and Arya Prithviraj under the banner of Wonderframes Filmland.[6][7]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Urvashi as Mrinalini teacher[8]
- Indrans as Motor Mani[8]
- Sanusha as Chippi, Mrinalini's daughter[9]
- Sagar Rajan as Unni, Mrinalini's driver[8]
- Johny Antony as Advocate Bhattathiri, appearing for Mani[10]
- T. G. Ravi as Advocate Ravi, appearing for Mrinalini[8]
- Vijayaraghavan as Chandran Mash, Mrinalini's husband[8]
- Nisha Sarang as Lalitha, Mani's wife[8]
- Jayan Cherthala as First-Class Judicial Magistrate
- Althaf Salim as Arun
- Shivaji Guruvayoor as Rajendran, Police Sub-inspector
- Sajin Cherukayil as Gireesh
- Kalabhavan Haneef
- Adhil Bruno as Ambaran
- Vishnu Govindhan as Sumesh
- Master Davinchi
- Thankachan Vithura
- Joshy Medayil as Advocate Joji
- Anjali Sunil Kumar as Anjali, Mani's daughter[8]
- Sneha Babu as Kingini[6]
- Nitha Karma as Bindhu[6]
- Shailaja Ambu as Kavitha[6]
- Sree Ramya as Ambili[6]
Production[edit | edit source]
Filming[edit | edit source]
The film's switch-on and pooja were held at Chottanikkara temple on 14 July 2022.[6] The shooting began on 15 July 2022, and was wrapped up in August.[11][12] Kollengode in Palakkad district was the main filming location.[13][14]
Marketing[edit | edit source]
The first-look poster for the film was released on 4 July 2023.[6] It was revealed by Suresh Gopi through his social media handles, which featured Indrans, Urvashi, Sanusha, Sagar Rajan, Johny Antony, T. G. Ravi, and Anjali Sunil Kumar.[15][16] A character poster titled 'Muthirangadi Kalavara Team' featuring Shailaja, Sneha Babu, Nitha Karma, and Sree Ramya was released on 31 July 2023.[6][17]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 | ||||
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| Released | 2023 | |||
| Studio | K-Space, K7 Studios, Octaves Studio | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | T-Series | |||
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Kailas Menon composed the film's music and background score,[18] while Manu Manjith and BK Harinarayanan wrote the lyrics.[19] T-Series obtained the film's audio rights.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kuruvi" | Manu Manjith | Vaishnav Girish | 4:12 |
Release[edit | edit source]
Theatrical[edit | edit source]
The film was released in theatres on 11 August 2023 by Wonderframes Filmland through Sree Priya Combines.[6][20]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
S.R. Praveen, critic of The Hindu, wrote, "The popularity of recent courtroom dramas based on seemingly small incidents, like 'Saudi Vellakka' or 'Nna Thaan Case Kodu' is clearly an inspiration for this attempt at following a successful formula."[9]
Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote, "The narrative, while avoiding preachiness, adeptly highlights the repercussions of human actions and choices, skillfully balancing humour and sentimentality."[21]
Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express rated the film with 2.5 stars out of 5 and stated, "While Jaladhara Pumpset starts off like a legal fight between a retired school teacher and a local thief, it eventually comes down to the question of adhering to the law or conscience. While the writing does deserve some praise, it's unfortunate that such profound themes couldn't be explored more effectively."[22]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 (2023) | Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 Malayalam Movie | Movie Reviews, Showtimes". NOWRUNNING. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962UA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ admin (2023-08-09). "Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 Malayalam Movie Box Office Collection, Budget, Hit Or Flop". Cinefry. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "Urvashi And Indrans-starrer Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 To Release On This Date". News18. 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "'Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962' trailer: Urvashi and Indrans set to leave the movie buffs in splits". The Times of India. 2023-08-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 "Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 | ജലധാര പമ്പ് സെറ്റ് സിന്സ് 1962 (2023) - Mallu Release | Watch Malayalam Full Movies". Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "Indrans, Urvashi team up for Jaladhara Pump Set Since 1962". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 "Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 Review: Another average courtroom drama". NOWRUNNING. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Praveen, S.R. (2023-08-11). "'Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962' movie review: This Urvashi-Indrans courtroom drama is a tiring experience". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "ജോണി ആന്റണിക്ക് പിറന്നാൾ ആശംസകളുമായി 'ജലധാര പമ്പ് സെറ്റ് സിൻസ് 1962', 'കൊറോണ ധവാൻ' അണിയറപ്രവർത്തകർ". Mathrubhumi. 2023-07-16. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "Jaladhara Pumpset Movie: ഇന്ദ്രൻസും ഉർവശിയും ഒന്നിക്കുന്ന ജലധാര പമ്പ്സെറ്റ് സിൻസ് 1962ന്റെ ഷൂട്ടിങ് പൂർത്തിയായി; വീഡിയോ പങ്കുവെച്ച് സനൂഷ". Zee News Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "Urvashi - Indrans starrer 'Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962' wraps up the shoot". The Times of India. 2022-08-30. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ abhijith.vm. "കുടുംബ പ്രേക്ഷകർക്ക് 'ജലധാര പമ്പ് സെറ്റ്' ഇഷ്ടപ്പെടും; സംവിധായകൻ പറയുന്നു". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ അനൂപ്, കെ ആര്. "കൊല്ലങ്കോട് ചിത്രീകരിച്ച സിനിമ, കേരളത്തിലെ ഗ്രാമഭംഗി ഇവിടെയാണ് ഉള്ളതെന്ന് സംവിധായകന് ആശിഷ് ചിന്നപ്പ". malayalam.webdunia.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "'Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962': First look of Urvashi, Indrans starter out". The Hindu. 2023-07-05. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "Suresh Gopi launches the first look poster of Urvashi-Indrans starrer 'Jaladhara Pump Set Since 1962'". The Times of India. 2023-07-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "'ജലധാര പമ്പ് സെറ്റ് സിന്സ് 1962'; പുതിയ ക്യാരക്ടർ പോസ്റ്ററുകളെത്തി". ETV Bharat News (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "Urvashi - Indrans starrer 'Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962' wraps up the shoot". The Times of India. 2022-08-30. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 Twitter Review: Indrans And Urvashi s Satirical Movie Promises Laughter". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ "കുഞ്ഞമ്മിണീസ് ഹോസ്പിറ്റലും ജലധാര പമ്പ് സെറ്റും തിയേറ്ററുകളില്; ഈ വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച റിലീസുകള്." ETV Bharat News (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ Alexander, Princy (2023-08-11). "'Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962': Urvashi leads a light-hearted yet sensible movie". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ↑ Madhu, Vignesh (2023-08-13). "'Jaladhara Pumpset 1962' film review: Fine performances, few sparks of good writing". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-08-13.