Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna

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Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna
File:Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna poster.jpeg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
  • Vijesh Panathur
  • Unni Vellora
Produced by
  • Vilas Kumar
  • Simi Murali Kunnumpurath
Written by
  • Vijesh Panathur
  • Unni Vellora
Starring
Music byArun Muraleedharan
CinematographyFaisal Ali
Edited byRathin Radhakrishnan
Production
company
Cinematica Films
Distributed byCrescent Release
Release date
  • 15 September 2023 (2023-09-15)[1]
Running time
129 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna (transl. Yamuna, The Beauty Among Rivers) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Vijesh Panathur and Unni Vellora in their directorial debut. The film stars Dhyan Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese in the lead roles, alongside Pragya Nagra, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Sudheesh, Sohan Seenulal, Nirmal Palazhi and Aneesh Gopal.

The principal photography commenced on 8 October 2022 in Taliparamba in Kannur district.

The film was released on 15 September 2023 and received mixed reviews from critics.

Cast[edit]

  • Dhyan Sreenivasan as Kannan
  • Aju Varghese as Vidhyadharan
  • Pragya Nagra as Yamuna
  • Kalabhavan Shajohn as RC
  • Sudheesh as Bhaskaran, Kannan's uncle
  • Sohan Seenulal as Prabhakaran
  • Nirmal Palazhi as Sudhakaran
  • Aneesh Gopal as Chandran
  • Navas Vallikkunnu as Shamsu
  • Unni Raj Cheruvathur as Ravi
  • Aami as Haritha
  • Bhanumathi Payyannur as Narayani, Kannan's mother
  • Devaraj Kozhikode as Gopi
  • Vismaya as Sherly
  • Rajesh Azheekodan as Balan
  • Parwana as Shilpa
  • Gopalan Cheemeni as Gopalan
  • Premalatha as Sreeja
  • Jeevesh as Jinto
  • Prajeesh as Sudheesh
  • Jaya Sujith as Omana
  • Beena Kodakkadu as Prasanna
  • Sarath Lal as Danesh
  • Kiran Ramesh as Mahesh
  • Gopi as Ambhu

Production[edit]

Filming[edit]

The principal photography of the film began on 8 October 2022 with a pooja ceremony held at Trichambaram Temple in Taliparamba.[3] The switch-on was performed by Baiju Santosh and the first clap was given by T. V. Rajesh.[4][5]

Soundtrack[edit]

The songs are composed by Arun Muraleedharan, while the background score is provided by Shankar Sharma.[6] Manu Manjith and B. K. Harinarayanan wrote the lyrics.[7] The audio rights are obtained by Saregama.[3] On 25 June 2023 the first song "Konnadi Penne" was released, sung by Dhyan Sreenivasan in his debut as a playback singer.[8][9] A recreated version of the song "Vellara Poomala Mele" from Varavelpu was released on 26 August 2023.[10][11]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Konnadi Penne"Manu ManjithDhyan Sreenivasan2:59
2."Puthunaambukal"Manu ManjithArun Muraleedharan2:30
3."Vellara Poomala Mele" (Revisited)KaithapramUnni Menon4:30
4."Pennu Kandu Nadannu Theyana"Manu ManjithSannidhananthan, Sachin Raj R1:37
Total length:11:36

Release[edit]

Theatrical[edit]

The film was given a U certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification prior to its release.[12] It was released in theatres on 15 September 2023 by Crescent Release through Cinematica Films.[13]

Home media[edit]

Highrich OTT acquired the film's digital rights.[3]

Reception[edit]

Critical reception[edit]

Athira M. of The Hindu wrote "The Dhyan Sreenivasan-Aju Varghese combination shines in 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' but the situational humour lacks punch, with the local dialect managing to save some scenes."[14] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote "It's not that 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' is a perfect entertainer, but it is quiet refreshing that the makers have not tried too hard to make the comedy work. While the film may suffer from some cliches, the flow in the narrative and the humour ensure these shortcomings can be overlooked."[15] Raymond John Kuriachan of OTTPlay gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna offers nothing new, apart from an old template story coupled with outdated writing. With some laughs here and there, the performances of Aju Varghese and Dhyan Sreenivasan are the only appealing aspects of this passable comedy-drama."[16] Arjun Ramachandran of The South First gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna is a light-hearted entertainer and aims at the family audience. In that way, the makers have done justice."[17]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' gets a release date!". The Times of India. 2023-08-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  2. ↑ "Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna (2023) - Kochi". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna | നദികളിൽ സുന്ദരി യമുന (2023) - Mallu Release | Watch Malayalam Full Movies". Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  4. ↑ ലേഖകൻ, മാധ്യമം. "ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസനും അജു വർഗീസും ; നദികളിൽ സുന്ദരി യമുന കണ്ണൂരിൽ ആരംഭിച്ചു". www.madhyamam.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  5. ↑ "Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna | നായകരായി ധ്യാനും അജുവും; 'നദികളിൽ സുന്ദരി യമുന' ചിത്രീകരണം ആരംഭിച്ചു". News18 Malayalam (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  6. ↑ "It's official! Dhyan Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese starrer 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' to release on THIS day!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  7. ↑ "Dhyan Sreenivasan's Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna gets a release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  8. ↑ "Dhyan's maiden attempt at playback singing, 'Konnadi Penne, from 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna, is out now". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  9. ↑ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Dhyan Sreenivasan turns singer, song from film 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' out". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  10. ↑ "Makers of 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' recreates Mohanlal's 'Vellarapoomala Mele'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  11. ↑ "Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna makers recreate Vellarapoomala Mele song". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  12. ↑ "Dhyan Sreenivasan's Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna gets this certificate by the CBFC". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  13. ↑ "Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna REVIEW: Is Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese's film wins audiences heart? Read THIS". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  14. ↑ M, Athira. "'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' movie review: No big laughs in this rural comedy drama". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  15. ↑ Alexander, Princy. "'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' review: Dhyan, Aju Varghese combo elevates this fun family drama". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  16. ↑ Kuriachan, Raymond John. "Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna Review: A rustic comedy that relies on archaic jokes". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  17. ↑ Ramachandran, Arjun. "Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna review: A light-hearted comedy that stands firm to entertain us with some cliches". The South First. Retrieved 2023-09-16.

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