Panchavarnathatha
Panchavarnathatha (Eng. Five Coloured Parrot) is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Ramesh Pisharody and co-written with Hari P. Nair. It was produced by Maniyanpilla Raju through Maniyanpilla Raju Productions, and stars Jayaram and Kunchacko Boban.[1] Principal photography began in Velloor, Kerala on 10 January 2018. The film was released on 14 April 2018.
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Directed by | Ramesh Pisharody |
Produced by | Maniyanpilla Raju |
Written by | Hari P. Nair Ramesh Pisharody |
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Cinematography | Pradeep Nair |
Edited by | V. Sajan |
Production company | Maniyanpilla Raju Productions |
Distributed by | Saptha Tarang Cinema |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Plot
The story revolves around Vijayan Joseph Muhammed (Jayaram), a unique person who owns a pet shop. He had come to this place years back with a circus troupe. The pet shop is a concern to many of his neighbors. Kalesh (Kunchacko Boban) is the MLA of this particular constituency and the next election is nearing. While attending the first holy communion of Abraham's (Raju) daughter, Kalesh's wife Chithra (Anusree) abducts one Macaw. And the pet owner gets the video of Chithra in which she takes the parrot. As for the circumstances they allow him to stay in their home for the sake of elections. One day Vijayan is offered a job but he refuses it and cites that he is not feeling well. The next day, Velu (Dharmajan Bolgatty) tries to wake up the pet owner after his phone beeps but he doesn't get up. He is declared dead. Everyone from the local neighbourhood mourn and weep from Vijayan's death. Finally, Kalesh sends off the man's Macaw to an unfortunate girl, who had earlier wished to have it. Then Kalesh and Chithra go home.
Cast
- Jayaram as Vijayan Joseph Mohammed
- Kunchacko Boban as MLA Kalesh
- Anusree as Chithra Kalesh
- Ashokan as Udayan
- Maniyanpilla Raju as Abraham
- Joju George as Nazeer
- Mallika Sukumaran as Sreelatha Teacher
- Salim Kumar as Adv.Jimmy
- Dharmajan Bolgatty as Velu
- Prem Kumar as SI K.O Rangan
- Janardhanan as Bride's Father
- Tini Tom as James Thomas
- Kunchan as Pet Buyer
- Seema G. Nair as Deepa Udayan
- Subi Suresh as Chithra's Friend
- Nandhan Unni as Unnikrishnan
- Chembil Ashokan as Eappachen
- Vinod Kedamangalam as Eappachen's Assistant
- Chali Pala as Wedding Guest
- Balaji Sharma as Jimmy's Assistant
- Kalabhavan Haneef as Jimmy's Assistant
- Sajan Palluruthy as Jimmy's Assistant
- K. T. S. Padannayil as Babu
- Devichandana as Chinnamma
- Manju Pathrose as Servant
- Dini Daniel as Bus Conductor
- Kanakalatha as Bride's Mother
- Bindu Murali as Nun
- Jis Joy as Pet Buyer (Cameo Appearance)
- Sreejith Ravi as Pet Buyer's Son (Photo Presence)
- Subeesh Sudhi as Driver
Production
Panchavarnathatha is the directorial debut of Ramesh Pisharody and he co-wrote the film with Hari P. Nair. It was originally meant to be directed by Nadirshah, who suggested Pisharody to direct it himself. Since Maniyanpilla Raju had earlier suggested Pisharody to direct a film some years ago, he approached Raju for investing the film to which he agreed.[2] Principal photography commenced on 10 January 2018 at Velloor, Kottayam in Kerala. The main locations are Karikode, Peruva and Pala.[3]
Music
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Released | 5 April 2018 |
Recorded | Aries Vismaya Max |
Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack |
Language | Malayalam |
The music of the film is composed by M. Jayachandran and Nadirshah, while lyrics is written by Santhosh Varma and B. K. Harinarayanan. The full soundtrack album consisting of 4 tracks was released on 5 April 2018 by Manorama Music.
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Varika Rasika" | Shankar Mahadevan (Raga)-Kamboji | |
2. | "Panchavarna Thatha" | Haricharan,Jyothsna | |
3. | "Chiri Chiri" | M. G. Sreekumar | |
4. | "Pokayayi" | K. J. Yesudas |
Release
The film was released on 14 April 2018.
References
- "Panchavarnathatha". Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- M., Athira (4 April 2018). "Ramesh Pisharody on his directorial debut". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- "Panchavarnathatha starts rolling". cinemaexpress. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018.