Pappachan Olivilaanu
Pappachan Olivilaanu (transl. Pappachan is absconding) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Sinto Sunny. The film features Saiju Kurup in the titular role, with Srinda, Vijayaraghavan, Aju Varghese, Jagadish, Johny Antony, Kottayam Nazeer and Alexander Prasanth in prominent roles.[3][4] It is produced by Thomas Thiruvalla under the banner of Thomas Thiruvalla Films and co-produced by Vinod Shornur.[5][6] The film's plot revolves around Pappachan, a truck driver living in a hilly forest village.[7]
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| File:Pappachan Olivilaanu 2023 poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sinto Sunny |
| Produced by | Thomas Thiruvalla |
| Written by | Sinto Sunny |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Ouseppachan |
| Cinematography | Sreejith Nair |
| Edited by | Rathin Radhakrishnan |
Production company | Thomas Thiruvalla Films |
| Distributed by | Thomas Thiruvalla Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
CastEdit
- Saiju Kurup as Puthenveetil Pappachan / Pothu Pappachan
- Vijayaraghavan as Meesha Mathachan, Pappachan's Father
- Aju Varghese as Monichan
- Jagadish as Advocate Pauly
- Johny Antony as Lalappan
- Kottayam Nazeer
- Alexander Prasanth as Jameskutty, Civil Police Officer
- Srinda as Reena
- Darshana S. Nair as Sicily
- Jolly Chirayath
- Shivaji Guruvayoor as Father Geevarghese
- Kalabhavan Rahman as Joseph
- Jibu Jacob as Sebastian Paul, Inspector of Police
- Shiju Tom as Hakeem, Sub-inspector of Police
- Gowry as Aswathy Ramachandran, Beat Forest Officer
- Sharan S. Raj as Vinu Sathyan, Beat Forest Officer
- Arun Krishnamurthy as Vishnu, Beat Forest Officer
- Eldho Raju as Aby Thomas, Beat Forest Officer
- Ajo Machingal as Beat Forest Officer 2
- Kudassanad Kanakam as Judge
- Challenger V. Aravind as Prosecutor
- Kavitha Baiju as Kunjumol
- Sona Pooppara as Christina
- Jordi Poonjar as Thankachan
- Arun Soul as Joekuttan
- Shaijo Adimaly as Lottery Sabu
- Hyder Ali as Cook Abu
- Shamnas as Karumadi Madhu
- Raffi as Ali Akbar, a videographer
- Mudiyan Manikuttan as video assistant
- Chandrashekharan Koodallur as Pavithran
- Shalbin as Sikander
- Shaheer Muhammad as Broker
- Shiju Madakkara
ProductionEdit
FilmingEdit
The film's shooting started in Nadukani, near Kothamangalam, on 18 January 2023, and was completed near Kuttampuzha, Bhoothathankettu, and Neriamangalam.[5][8]
SoundtrackEdit
| Pappachan Olivilaanu | ||||
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| Released | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 14:39 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Manorama Music | |||
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Ouseppachan composed the film's music and original background score, with lyrics written by BK Harinarayanan and Sinto Sunny.[9][10]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Muthukkuda Maanam" | BK Harinarayanan | M.G. Sreekumar, Sujatha Mohan | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Kayyethum Dhoorath" | Sinto Sunny | Vineeth Sreenivasan | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Punya Maha Sannidhe" | Sinto Sunny | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Pappacha Pappacha" | Sinto Sunny | Richukuttan, Lakshya Kiran, Aadhya Nair, Mukthitha Murukesh, Sagarika, Saiju Kurup | 3:11 |
| Total length: | 14:39 | |||
ReleaseEdit
TheatricalEdit
The film was initially planned to be released on 28 July 2023,[11] but was later postponed.[12] The film was released on 4 August 2023.[5]
ReceptionEdit
Critical receptionEdit
Swathi P. Ajith, critic of Onmanorama, wrote, "The movie's humour serves as a compelling element that holds it together, leading the audience to overlook its drawbacks."[13]
Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express rated the film with 0.5 stars out of 5 and stated that, "Pappachan Olivilaanu is yet another Malayalam film that delves into the realm of experimentation, pushing the boundaries to see ‘how far is too far’, thus testing the patience of viewers to the very limit."[14]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Pappachan Olivilaanu (2023) | Pappachan Olivilaanu Malayalam Movie". NOWRUNNING. 2023-03-13. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "Saiju Kurup's 'Pappachan Olivilanu' gets a release date". The Times of India. 2023-07-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "Saiju Kurupp's Pappachan Olivilanu trailer is out". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "Saiju Kurup's Pappachan Olivilanu Set to Enthrall Audiences Tomorrow". onlookersmedia. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Pappachan Olivilaanu | പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ് - Mallu Release | Watch Malayalam Full Movies". Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "Saiju Kurup's next is Pappachan Olivilanu". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "Pappachan Olivilanu 2023 Cast, Trailer, Videos & Reviews". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "പാപ്പച്ചനായി വിസ്മയിപ്പിക്കാൻ സൈജു; 'പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ്' ഓണം റിലീസിന്". ManoramaOnline (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "'Pappachan Olivilanu' teaser: Saiju Kurup starrer is an out-and-out entertainer". The Times of India. 2023-07-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "പാപ്പച്ചൻ പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ സ്വന്തമാകാൻ ഇനി മണിക്കൂറുകൾ മാത്രം; റിലീസ് വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച". Mathrubhumi. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ Entertainment, The Cue (2023-07-26). "പോത്ത് പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഇനി വൈകില്ല ; 'പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ്' ഓഗസ്റ്റ് നാലിന് തിയറ്ററുകളിൽ". The Cue (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "Here are the new release dates of Pappachan Olivilaanu & Kunjammini's Hospital". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "'Pappachan Olivilaanu' review: A film balancing quirky characters with lacklustre pace". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ↑ "Pappachan Olivilaanu movie review: A mediocre plot dragged down even more by poor writing". The Indian Express. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-08-04.