Anweshippin Kandethum (transl. Seek, and you shall find) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language police procedural drama film directed by Darwin Kuriakose [5] and written by Jinu V Abraham.[6] The film is produced by Darwin Kuriakose and Dolwin Kuriakose.[7] The film features Tovino Thomas in the lead role. Actors Indrans, Siddique, Shammi Thilakan, Sadiq, Azees Nedumangad, Baburaj played other important characters in the movie.
| Anweshippin Kandethum | |
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| Directed by | Darwin Kuriakose |
| Written by | Jinu V Abraham |
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| Cinematography | Gautham Sankar |
| Edited by | Saiju Sreedharan |
| Music by | Santhosh Narayanan |
Production companies | Yoodlee Films Theatre of Dreams |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹8 crore[1][2] |
| Box office | ₹40 crore[3][4] |
The film received positive response from critics and audiences, who praised the performances of the cast, the story, soundtrack, direction, art and set design. The film was a commercial success at the box office grossing ₹40 crore against ₹8 crore budget.
Plot edit
Anweshippin Kandethum delves into two murder cases investigated by a honest and straightforward police officer named SI Anand and his team.
The movie begins with Anand's return to duty after a suspension, only to be thrust into the heart of a complex mystery. He recollects his flashback.
Flashbacks reveal Anand's journey into the police force, guided by his retired police officer father, Narayana Pillai. His first case involves the disappearance of a Christian girl, Lovely Mathan. Upon investigating, he finds out that Lovely often frequented a nearby vicarage. Anand reaches the vicarage to question the priest but his investigations is resisted by parishioners. Considering the religious angle of the case and religious sensitivities, Anand is removed from the investigation. With the help of some of his subordinates, forensic experts, and his superior officer, SP Rajagopal, he managed to complete the investigation unofficially. When he arrests the culprit and bring him to the court, the culprit escapes from the police custody and commits suicide by jumping in front of a running train. Anand and his team are suspended from duty for their oversight and negligence.
Back to the present, Rajagopal assigns Anand to investigate a cold murder case of a young woman called Sridevi. The investigation begins at Cheruvally, thwarted by villagers and village leaders who were at the receiving end of police brutality when the murder was first investigated. Anand concludes that Raveendran Nair, a retired police constable who was helping them killed Sridevi as she and her son Sudeep were in love and to separate them. Anand ultimately exposes Nair who was driven by family honor to Rajagapal. However, before they arrest him, Nair hangs himself.
After successfully closing the case, Anand and his small team clear their name and are allowed to return to work.
Cast edit
- Tovino Thomas as SI Anand Narayanan
- Thomas as Narayanan Pillai, Anand's Father and Retired Police Officer
- Siddique as Kottayam SP C. K. Rajagopal IPS, Anand's superior officer
- Baburaj as P. V. Pailo, Cheruvally Panchayat President
- Sadiq as Retired Head Constable Raveendran Nair
- Shammi Thilakan as Sadanandan Cheruvally / Sadanandan Aashaan
- Vineeth Thattil David as PC Chandra Senan "Senan"
- Pramod Veliyanad as PC Sukumaran
- Rahul Rajagopal as PC Kabeer
- Indrans as DYSP Krishnan Unni (SIT)
- Harisree Ashokan as Postman Chandran
- Arthana Binu as Sreedevi
- Manu as Sudeep Nair
- Anagha Ravi as Lovely Maathan
- Kottayam Nazeer as DYSP Alex Mambara
- Azees Nedumangad as CI Simon Idikkula
- Nandhu as Head Constable Uthup
- Kunhikannan Cheruvathur as IG Sundaran Nadar IPS
- Nishanth Sagar as Member Koruth
- Vettukili Prakash as Maathan, Lovely's Father
- Maanushi Khair as Blessy Maathan, Lovely's Elder Sister
- Vishnu G Varrier as Nathaniel, Blessy's Lover
- Madhupal as Father Thomas
- Prem Prakash as Forensic Surgeon Prabhullachandran
- Thejaswini as Lovely's Younger Sister
- Vijilesh as Puzhukku
- Aswathi Manoharan as PC Lathika
- Anjali Krishna as Renuka
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as The Voice, narrator in the end
Reception edit
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Anveshippin Kandethum offers a gripping narrative and compelling performances, it prompts reflection on the recurring theme of crimes against women in Malayalam cinema thrillers".[8] A critic from The Indian Express wrote that "director Darwin and writer Jinu manage to ensure that they don’t lose viewers’ attention at any point, as the film seldom deviates its focus from the crimes by introducing unnecessary drama".[9] A critic from The Hindu wrote that "Anveshippin Kandethum is an engaging entertainer with a gripping narrative, despite being slow in parts".[10] A critic from The Hindustan Times wrote that "Anweshippin Kandethum is director Darwin Kuriakose’s debut film and he has managed to deliver a decent crime thriller in his first attempt".[11]
References edit
- ^ "Tovino Thomas' Anweshippin Kandethum Collects Rs 2 Crore Worldwide On Day 1". News18. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Anweshippin Kandethum Box Office Collection Day 5: Tovino Thomas' Malayalam Crime Thriller Maintains Firm Grip". English Jagran. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "വെല്ലുവിളിച്ച് പ്രേമയുഗം ബോയ്സ്, ഒടുവില് കളക്ഷനില് നിര്ണായക നേട്ടത്തില് അന്വേഷിപ്പിൻ കണ്ടെത്തും". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas' 'Anweshippin Kandethum' collects ₹40 crore worldwide". The South First.
- ^ "'Tovino's increased market value has benefited 'Anveshippin Kandethum': Director Darwin Kuriakose". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Anweshippin Kandethum". Times Of India.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas' Anweshippin Kandethum gets U/A certificate". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Anweshippin Kandethum Movie Review : A slow-burn thriller with a surprising twist". The Times of India.
- ^ "Anweshippin Kandethum movie review: Tovino Thomas film is engaging, but artificial at times". The Indian Express. 9 February 2024.
- ^ Anand, Shilpa Nair (9 February 2024). "'Anveshippin Kandethum' movie review: Tovino Thomas headlines a gripping investigative thriller that is slow in parts". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Anweshippin Kandethum movie review: Tovino Thomas shines in this partly engaging crime thriller". Hindustan Times. 9 February 2024.
