| Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical Release Poster | |
| Directed by | S. Vipin |
| Produced by | Vipin Das Sahu Garapati |
| Written by | S. Vipin |
| Starring | Anaswara Rajan Siju Sunny Joemon Jyothir Mallika Sukumaran |
| Music by | Ankit Menon |
| Cinematography | Rahim Aboobacker |
| Edited by | Johnkutty |
Production company | WBTS Productions Shine Screen |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film written and directed by S. Vipin featuring Anaswara Rajan,[2] Siju Sunny and Joemon Jyothir in lead roles.[3][4][5]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Anaswara Rajan as Anjali
- Siju Sunny as Suhail
- Joemon Jyothir as Shakthi
- Baiju Santhosh as Venu
- Azees Nedumangad as Murali
- Noby Marcose as Rajendran
- Mallika Sukumaran as Savithri Amma
Production[edit | edit source]
The filming began on 15 November 2024 and wrapped on 28 December 2024.[6][7] The film is written and directed by debutant S. Vipin. It is produced by Vipin Das and Sahu Garapati under the banners WBTS Productions Pvt Ltd and Shine Screen Cinema. The latter, Shine Screen Cinema, is a Telugu-based production house known for films like Bhagavanth Kesari and Majili.[8][9] The cast features Anaswara Rajan, Siju Sunny, and Joemon Jyothir in lead roles, with supporting performances from Baiju Santhosh, Azees Nedumangad, Mallika Sukumaran, and Noby Marcose.[8][9] The film's first look poster was unveiled on 12 March 2025,[8] and it was released theatrically on 13 June 2025.[9]
Music[edit | edit source]
| Vysana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Ankit Menon | |
| Released | July, 2025 |
| Genre | Filmi |
| Length | 6m 20s |
| Label | Sony Music |
The music is composed and arranged by Ankit Menon and the lyrics are penned by Vinayak Sasikumar. The promotional song "Majja Mood" is produced by Arcado and Abin Thomas and the lyrics is written by Black.
Track listing[edit | edit source]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Orma Thoppil" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Madhu Balakrishnan | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Sambrani Penthiri" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Adheef Muhammad, Ankit Menon | 3:20 |
| Total length: | 9:20 | |||
Reception[edit | edit source]
The film received positive reviews from critics.
The Times of India praised it as a "refreshing break" with "freshness and maturity" in direction, highlighting Anaswara Rajan's "brilliant" and "natural" performance and strong supporting cast.[10] The Indian Express noted that Anaswara Rajan's dark comedy "mostly works," appreciating its "good humour," engaging plot, and effective emotional transitions, carried well by Anaswara Rajan.[11] Onmanorama highlighted its skillful handling of emotions during a funeral, blending comedy and social commentary, with Anaswara Rajan delivering a "commendable performance."[12] The Hindu described it as a "well-executed satire on a funeral," praising its "quirky and unusual treatment," Vipin's humor without slapstick, and Anaswara Rajan's "subtle and nuanced portrayal."[13]
Controversy[edit | edit source]
In June 2025, a controversy arose around the film Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal when its co-producer Vipin Das filed a police complaint against YouTube reviewer Bijith, the owner of YouTube channel Cinephile. The complaint, submitted to the Palarivattom police, alleged that Bijith had demanded money in exchange for providing a positive review of the film. Vipin claimed that when they declined the offer stating that the film was a low-budget production and had not allocated funds for paid promotions, the reviewer retaliated by publishing a negative review.[14]
Vipin also handed over phone call details to the police as part of the evidence. He further stated in a press conference that complaints were submitted to FEFKA and the Producers’ Association, both of which expressed support for the filmmakers. The incident sparked a broader discussion on social media about ethics in online film reviewing and the pressure faced by small-budget films.[15]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ↑ "Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal: Anaswara Rajan's next film gets a release date". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ "Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal: Anaswara Rajan set to narrate quirky tale | Check out first-look poster". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (10 March 2025). "First look of Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal unveiled". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (8 May 2025). "Anaswara Rajan's Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ "Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal: സിജു സണ്ണിയും അനശ്വരയും പ്രധാന കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ; `വ്യസനസമേതം ബന്ധുമിത്രദികൾ` തുടങ്ങി". 12 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "'വാഴ'യുടെ നിർമാതാക്കളുടെ രണ്ടാം ചിത്രം; 'വ്യസനസമേതം ബന്ധുമിത്രാദികൾ' പൂർത്തിയായി". 12 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Features, C. E. (12 March 2025). "First look of Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal unveiled - The New Indian Express". Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Features, C. E. (23 May 2025). "Anaswara Rajan's Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal gets a release date". Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ IS, Gopika (13 June 2025). "Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal Movie Review: A Refreshing And Well-Crafted Comedy Drama". Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ Mathews, Anna (14 June 2025). "Vyasana Sametham Bandhumithradhikal movie review: Anaswara Rajan's dark comedy mostly works". Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ Alexander, Princy (13 June 2025). "Vyasanasamedham Bandhumithradhikal review: A humorous take on grieving". Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ Praveen, S.R. (13 June 2025). "Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal review: A well-executed satire on a funeral starring Anaswara Rajan". Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Vipin Das alleges bribe demand for positive review of 'Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal'". Onmanorama. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "റിവ്യൂവിന് പണം ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടു; പരാതിയുമായി സിനിമാ നിര്മാതാവ്". Mathrubhumi (in മലയാളം). 17 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.