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'''''Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi''''' ({{translation|Blue Sky, Green Sea, Red Earth}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[road movie|road]] [[adventure film]] directed and co-produced by [[Sameer Thahir]] and written by [[Hashir Mohamed]]. The film stars [[Dulquer Salmaan]] and [[Sunny Wayne]] with [[Dhritiman Chatterjee]], [[Bala Hijam|Surja Bala Hijam]] in supporting roles. The movie was inspired from the book ''Long Way Down'' . The movie was a hit at the Kerala box office and has since developed a cult following among the youth of Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/90542.html |title='Neelakasham,Pacha kadal,Chuvanna Bhoomi' - Malayalam Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz.com |date=31 January 2013 |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref> The film began shooting in the north-eastern state of [[Nagaland]] in February 2013 and completed its shoot in June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/bollywood/neelakasham-pachakkadal-chuvanna-bhoomi-shooting-completed/72118/story.htm |title='Neelakasham Pachakkadal Chuvanna Bhoomi' shooting completed |publisher=Nowrunning.com |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref> The film was shot at real locations in eight Indian states, [[Kerala]], [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Odisha]], [[West Bengal]], [[Nagaland]] and [[Sikkim]].<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite news|author=Vijay George |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/on-the-road-to-discovery/article4767402.ece |title=On the road to discovery |newspaper=The Hindu |date=31 May 2013 |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref>

The film revolves around Kasi ([[Dulquer Salmaan]]) and Suni ([[Sunny Wayne]]) who go on a road trip from [[Kerala]] to [[Nagaland]]. Later, it was dubbed into Hindi as ''Pyaar Ka Toofan'' ({{translation}} Love Storm) in 2021.  Over the years, the film has accumulated a [[cult]] following and huge fan base.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-31/news-and-interviews/39654423_1_road-movie-nagaland-road-trip |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615211153/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-31/news-and-interviews/39654423_1_road-movie-nagaland-road-trip |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 June 2013 |title=Neelakasham... is a biking movie |date=31 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref>

In Kerala, Kasi embarks upon a road trip. His best friend, Suni, joins him and refuses to return even though Kasi informs him that he himself is not sure of the destination. They travel to [[Odisha]] via [[Bangalore]] and [[Vizag]] where they are attacked by bandits. However, a group of riders rescue them and Kasi and Suni join them on their journey to [[Puri]] to attend a surfing festival.

While in Puri, Kasi meets Ishita, a surfer. She develops an attraction towards Kasi and shares her feelings. Kasi tells her that he was in love with Assi, a girl from [[Nagaland]]. Nagaland is a place of political unrest and her parents were killed during the fights. Kasi takes her home to get his parents' approval to get married. However, his mom tells him of her displeasure as she does not share their culture or religion. Though his father was more supportive, he too disapproves their relationship fearing the family's social status. It is revealed that Kasi is on his way to Nagaland to win her back.

From Puri, they head to [[Kolkata]]. However, on the way, they are mistaken for bandits in a village. When they inform him that they are from [[Kerala]], the village chief reminisces about his life as a Communist and welcomes them to stay. In the village, they help to build a machine that grinds wheat. Suni falls in love with the chief's daughter, Gouri.

* [[Shaun Romy]] as Assi's friend<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kammatipaadam-is-not-my-first-with-dulquer-shaun-romy-malayalam-news-161004 | title=Kammatipaadam is not my first with Dulquer - Shaun Romy - Malayalam News | date=14 June 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Dulquer-to-romance-Shaun-Romy/articleshow/50931726.cms|title=Dulquer to romance Shaun Romy - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

* [[Anikha Surendran]] as WafaMol

* [[K. T. C. Abdullah]]

[[Meitei people|Manipuri]] actress [[Bala Hijam|Surja Bala Hijam]] was signed to play Assi, a student who comes to Kerala to study engineering.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2013/jul/16/When-Kerala-called-Surja-Bala-Hijam-497371.html|title=When Kerala called Surja Bala Hijam|website=The New Indian Express|date=16 July 2013|access-date=15 April 2020}}</ref> The film is Bala's Malayalam debut.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-02/news-and-interviews/39675291_1_film-industry-sameer-thahir-sunny-wayne |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609071145/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-02/news-and-interviews/39675291_1_film-industry-sameer-thahir-sunny-wayne |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 June 2013 |title=Surja Bala is Dulquer's new heroine |date=2 June 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref> 18-year-old Bengali actress [[Ena Saha]] played [[Sunny Wayne]]'s love interest, Gauri.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130603/entertainment-mollywood/article/enamoured-mtown |title='Ena'moured of M'town |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=3 June 2013 |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref> [[Joy Mathew]] was cast to play [[Dulquer Salmaan]]'s father.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-20/news-and-interviews/38674818_1_amma-ariyan-joy-vinay-forrt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203171056/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-20/news-and-interviews/38674818_1_amma-ariyan-joy-vinay-forrt |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2013 |title=Director Joy Mathew gets busy as an actor |date=20 April 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-01/news-and-interviews/39656442_1_film-sameer-thahir-last-supper |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103043414/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-01/news-and-interviews/39656442_1_film-sameer-thahir-last-supper |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |title=Pearle Maaney in Sameer Thahir's next film |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref> Paloma Monappa played a surfer, also making her Malayalam debut.<ref name="deccanchronicle1">{{cite news| url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130611/entertainment-mollywood/article/surfing-unknown-seas |title=Surfing on unknown seas |newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=13 June 2013 |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref> A Kochi-based adventurer, Bobby Zachariah, Abraham played a biker.<ref>{{cite news|author=Age Correspondent |url=http://www.asianage.com/life-and-style/adventurer-conquer-silver-screen-217 |title=Adventurer to conquer silver screen |newspaper=The Asian Age |date=21 May 2013 |accessdate=13 June 2013}}</ref>

The film was shot in [[Nagaland]] in the north-eastern part of India,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2013/aug/06/Motorcycle-Diaries-504252.html|title=Motorcycle Diaries|website=The New Indian Express|date=6 August 2013|access-date=15 April 2020}}</ref> at [[Government Engineering College, Thrissur]], and in [[Ayyanthole]]. The costumes were designed by Mashar Hamsa.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/131015/entertainment-mollywood/article/upping-style-quotient |title=Upping the style quotient |newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=15 October 2013 |accessdate=24 July 2015}}</ref> Stills by Vishnu Thandassery. This film's first official teaser released on 22 June in YouTube and got largely positive reviews from the viewers. The movie was released all over Kerala on 9 August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Release Soon Trailer Got Nice Response|url=http://www.boxofficenoon.org/2013/07/neelakasham-pachakadal-chuvanna-bhoomi.html|publisher=boxofficenoon.org|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730154626/http://www.boxofficenoon.org/2013/07/neelakasham-pachakadal-chuvanna-bhoomi.html|archivedate=30 July 2013}}</ref>

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The music of the film was composed by [[Rex Vijayan]] and the lyrics were written by [[Vinayak Sasikumar]].

IndiaGlitz gave a rating of 7.5/10, stating that "is a movie that must be watched for its solid, though diluted content." But the first slides very well when the second half is dilute as the normal film which don't depend it. In which the cinematography, music, and art direction, are perfectly done which it has bright freshness to all.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/17719.html |title=Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Malayalam Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |website=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=13 August 2013}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film as a 3.5/5, praising some of the voice acting, but questioning the relevance of some of the character's political stances.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/malayalam/movie-reviews/Neelakasham-Pachakadal-Chuvanna-Bhoomi/movie-review/21757404.cms |title=Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi movie review |newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=13 August 2013}}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]'' praised the entertaining nature of the film, the acting and the script, whilst criticizing the second half of the film and its climax.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sharika C. |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/neelakasham-pachakadal-chuvanna-bhoomi-a-riveting-ride/article5010530.ece |title=Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi: A riveting ride |newspaper=The Hindu |accessdate=13 August 2013}}</ref>

 

The movie post release emerged as one of the most influential movies among YA audience and was single-handedly responsible for the rise in travel/ride culture and sudden spurt in the number of Bullet users across Kerala.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Nagarajan |first1=Saraswathy |date=7 December 2017 |title=Some vehicles that stole the show in Malayalam films |website=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/iconic-vehicles-from-some-unforgettable-malayalam-movies/article21290143.ece |access-date=15 April 2020}}</ref>