Vikruthi
Vikruthi (transl. Mischief) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Emcy Joseph and produced by A. D. Sreekumar, Ganesh Menon and Lakshmi Warrier.[1] The film stars Suraj Venjarammoodu and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is based on true events that occurred on a Kochi Metro train, where a picture of a sleeping hearing/speech-impaired man was taken and shared online by another train passenger who assumed he was drunk. This movie goes on to show what the man and his family go through when he is recognized in public as the "Kochi Metro Drunkard". [2] The film was released on 4 October 2019.[3]
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| Directed by | Emcy Joseph |
| Produced by | A. D. Sreekumar Ganesh Menon Lakshmi Warrier |
| Written by | Ajeesh P. Thomas |
| Starring | Suraj Venjarammoodu Soubin Shahir |
| Music by | Bijibal |
| Cinematography | Alby |
| Edited by | Ayoob Khan |
Production company | Cut 2 Create Pictures |
| Distributed by | Century Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Eldho (Suraj Venjaramoodu) and his wife Elsy (Surabhi Lakshmi) are both hearing and speech impaired. After spending two nights in the hospital where his daughter was admitted, Eldho travels back home on a Kochi Metro train but he falls asleep. Another passenger, Sameer (Soubin Shahir), finds this amusing and decides to post a picture of Eldho online, labelling him a drunkard. The rest of the movie explores the troubles Eldho and his family face when he is recognized by people as the "Kochi Metro Drunkard", as well as how Sameer deals with the consequences of his actions.
Cast
- Suraj Venjarammoodu as Eldho
- Soubin Shahir as Sameer
- Surabhi Lakshmi as Elsy
- Vincy Aloshious as Zeenath
- Mamukkoya as Muhammad / Sameer's Father
- Gracy Soudi as Khadeejumma
- Pauly Valsan as Reethamma
- Jaffar Idukki as Varghese
- Irshad as Nazar
- Riya Saira as Sajitha
- Baburaj as C.I Siju Varkey
- Sudhi Koppa as Bineesh
- Bhagath Manuel as Elleyas
- Sudheer Karamana as Prabhalan
- Nebish Benson as Basil
- Mareena Michael Kurisingal as Bella Varghese
- Meghanathan as Hassanikka
- Balu Varghese as Shiyaz
Production
The film marks the debut of Emcy Joseph as a film director.[4][5] He is the founder of PERAKA MEDIA,[6] the AD Film Production House in Kochi.[7]
Soundtrack
| Vikruthi | ||||
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| Released | 28 September 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Studio | Bodhi | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Manorama Music | |||
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The soundtrack was composed by Bijibal with lyrics by Santhosh Varma.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kaanumbol" | Ramshi Ahamed | 2:22 |
| 2. | "Chillayile" | Harishankar K. S. | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Ividoru" | Chako | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Mathiyolam" | Bijipal | 2:49 |
| 5. | "Vidarum" | Mridul Nair | 2:29 |
Release
The film was released theatrically on 4 October 2019.[8] The film grossed approximately ₹3.85 crore in its first week run in Kerala.[9]
References
- "'വികൃതി'യുമായി സൗബിനും സുരാജും". Manorama (in Malayalam). 8 July 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- "Vikruthi movie review highlights: A life torn apart by a misleading online post". Times of India. 4 October 2019.
- "Vikruthi". Times of India.
- "Soubin Shahir-Suraj Venjaramoodu film titled Vikruthi". The New Indian Express.
- "Vikruthi (2019) - Vikruthi Malayalam Movie". NOWRUNNING.
- http://www.perakamedia.com/
- "'Vikrithi' is inspired by a true incident: Emcy Joseph". The Hindu. 3 October 2019.
- News Network, Times (3 October 2019). "'Jallikattu' to lock horns with 'Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal', 'Aadyarathri' and 'Vikruthi'!". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- Pillai, Sreedhar (14 October 2019). "Jallikattu beats Aadyarathri, Vikruthi to top Kerala box office, earns Rs. 7.30 cr in opening week". Firstpost. Retrieved 14 October 2019.