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Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum
| Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum | |
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| File:Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Akhil Sathyan |
| Produced by | Sethu Mannarkkad |
| Written by | Akhil Sathyan |
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| Music by | Justin Prabhakaran |
| Cinematography | Sharan Velayudhan |
| Edited by | Akhil Sathyan |
Production company | Full Moon Cinema |
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Running time | 171 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum (Pachu and the Magical Lamp) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language adventure-comedy-drama film directed by Akhil Sathyan. The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Anjana Jayaprakash, Dhwani Rajesh and Viji Venkatesh. It is produced by Sethu Mannarkkad under the banner of Full Moon Cinema. This film released on 28 April 2023 and received critical positive response from critics and audiences and was a commercial success. This was the last film of veteran actor Innocent released after his death on 26 March 2023
Plot[edit]
Prasanth, also known as Pachu, owns an ayurveda pharmacy store/clinic in Mumbai. He's unmarried due to past rejections, and he must return to his hometown in Kerala for business. While attending a wedding with his father, Rajan, in his hometown, Pachu becomes infatuated with a woman. Rajan's friend suggests a proposal, and they visit her house. However, Pachu ends up in the hospital, missing his flight back to Mumbai.
Riyas, the building owner of Pachu's store, asks him to travel to Mumbai by train with his elderly mother, Laila, for company. Pachu agrees, and they board the train. On the train, they encounter a young boy traveling alone to Mumbai. During the night, Laila mistakenly gets off the train at Karmali, Goa. Pachu realizes Laila is missing and follows her off the train, along with the boy who believes they have arrived in Mumbai. When Pachu confronts Laila, she pepper sprays him and the boy before leaving the station.
Pachu discovers that Laila has gone to Hamsadhwani's house. He calls Riyas, who rushes to retrieve his mother. Once Laila is found, they all prepare to fly back to Mumbai, where she explains her unusual behavior.
Laila shares the story of Nidhi, the daughter of their maid. Laila had taken care of Nidhi's education until the maid sent her back to Goa to work as a maid. Determined to rescue her, Laila disembarks in Goa and goes to Hamsadhwani's house, where Nidhi is employed. In the present, Laila offers Pachu ownership of his ayurveda store if he can bring back Nidhi. Pachu agrees and sets off to find Nidhi at Hamsadhwani's house.
Upon discovering Nidhi's location, Pachu faces a beating and robbery from her brothers and family. He recovers his belongings, waits for the opportune moment, and plans an escape with Nidhi. Meanwhile, Pachu grows closer to Hamsadhwani, assisting her in ending a toxic relationship with her boyfriend. He keeps his recovered items a secret to spend more time with her. Nidhi's brothers discover their escape plan and retrieve Nidhi. Hamsadhwani learns about Pachu's recovered items, leading to complications in their relationship.
Riyas, once opposed to Laila's decision, now supports bringing Nidhi back. Pachu makes another attempt to retrieve Nidhi, and her grandfather defends her, allowing her to leave. Hamsadhwani and Pachu reconcile. Pachu and Nidhi travel to Kerala to reunite her with Laila.
During the train journey back to Mumbai, Pachu disembarks at Karmali to meet Hamsadhwani.
Cast[edit]
- Fahadh Faasil as Prasanth 'Pachu' Rajan, Pharmacist
- Anjana Jayaprakash as Hamsadhwani
- Dhwani Rajesh as Nidhi, Geeta's daughter
- Viji Venkatesh as Laila alias 'Ummachi'
- Mukesh as Rajan, Pachu's father
- Shanthi Krishna as Anitha Rajan, Pachu's mother
- Innocent as Vasumaman 'Vasu', Rajan's friend
- Vineeth as Riyas, Laila's son
- Indrans as Raveendran 'Ravi'
- Althaf Salim as Sujith
- Abhiram Radhakrishnan as Peter, Riyas's driver
- Nandhu as Pradeep
- Avyukth Menon as Ashwin
- Remya Suresh as Sulochana, Riyas' house help
- Jain K Paul as Sub Inspector Lokesh Naik
- Sanju Sivram as Vivek
- Mohan Agashe as Nana, Nidhi's Grandfather
- Chhaya Kadam as Nani
- Piyush Kumar as Savio
- Govind Pai as Loki
- Naslen K. Gafoor in a cameo appearance as Arun, Ashwin's elder brother
- Ahaana Krishna in a cameo appearance as Aishwarya 'Achu' Pradeep
- Shruti Ramachandran in a cameo appearance
- Anoop Sathyan as man in bus (cameo)
Production[edit]
The title poster of the film on January 2021[1]and the entire shooting was finished on November 2022[2].Film noted debuted for the director[3].Later the trailer was released[4][5].[6]
Reception[edit]
This film received generally positive reviews from critics. Sajin Shrijith[7] critic from Cinema Express gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that "but not too syrupy, experience that would leave a smile on my face, and that's exactly what I got"[8].Anna Mathews critic of Times of india wrote that "This is definitely a movie reminiscent of sweet 80s-90s films and one to watch with the family." and gave 3.5 out 5 stars[9].G. Ragesh critic of Onmanorama stated that "Avyukt Menon as the cute and funny little boy on his way back to Mumbai from Sabarimala was a joy."[10].A critic from Indian Express wrote that "Overall, for those seeking a relaxed viewing experience this weekend, Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum is likely a satisfactory choice." and gave 2.5 stars out of 5[11]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Fahadh Faasil-Akhil Sathyan movie titled 'Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum'". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "The last schedule of Fahadh's 'Paachuvum Albudha Vilakkum' begins". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "'Pachuvum Athbhutha Vilakkum': Fahadh Faasil impresses in Akhil Sathyan debut". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum trailer has the quintessential feel-good vibe". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Fahadh Faasil starrer 'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum' trailer out, late actor Innocent's presence adds to the excitement". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum: Vineeth recalls meeting a 10-year-old Fahadh Faasil!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum' review: Laidback entertainer with enough laughs, romance". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum Movie Review: Laidback entertainer with enough laughs, romance". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum Movie Review : A feel-good story". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "'Pachuvum Athbhutha Vilakkum': Fahadh Faasil impresses in Akhil Sathyan debut". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum movie review: This Fahadh Faasil starrer is worth adding to your weekend-watch list". The Indian Express. 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2023-04-30.