Pappachan Olivilanu (transl. Pappachan is Absconding) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Sinto Sunny.[4] The film stars Saiju Kurup as the title character, alongside Srinda, Aju Varghese, Vijayaraghavan, Jagadish and Alexander Prasanth.[5] Set in a hilly village named Mamalakunnu, the plot follows Pappachan, a farmer and a jeep driver who is not highly regarded among the villagers.
| Pappachan Olivilanu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sinto Sunny |
| Written by | Sinto Sunny |
| Produced by | Thomas Thiruvalla |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sreejith Nair |
| Edited by | Rathin Radhakrishnan |
| Music by | Ouseppachan[1] |
Production company | Thomas Thiruvalla Films |
| Distributed by | Thomas Thiruvalla Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes[3] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Principal photography began in January 2023 near Kothamangalam. The music was composed by Ouseppachan, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Sreejith Nair and Rathin Radhakrishnan.
Initially set to release on 28 July 2023, Pappachan Olivilanu was released in theatres on 4 August 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.[2]
Cast edit
- Saiju Kurup as Puthenveetil Pappachan alias Pothu Pappachan
- Vijayaraghavan as Meesha Mathachan, Pappachan's father
- Aju Varghese as Tony
- Jagadish as Advocate Pauly
- Johny Antony as Lalappan
- Kottayam Nazeer as Xavier
- Alexander Prasanth as CPO Jameskutty
- Darshana S. Nair as Cicily
- Srinda as Reena
- Jolly Chirayath as Eliamma
- Shivaji Guruvayoor as Father Geevarghese
- Kalabhavan Rahman as Joseph
- Jibu Jacob as Inspector Sebastian Paul
- Shiju Tom as SI Hakeem
- Gowry as BFO[a] Aswathy Ramachandran
- Sharan S. Raj as BFO Vinu Sathyan
- Arun Krishnamurthy as BFO Vishnu
- Eldho Raju as BFO Aby Thomas
- Ajo Machingal as BFO
- Kudassanad Kanakam as Judge
- Challenger V. Aravind as Prosecutor
- Kavitha Baiju as Kunjumol
- Sona Pooppara as Christina
- Jordi Poonjar as Thankachan
- Arun Soul as Joekuttan
- Shaijo Adimaly as Lottery Sabu
- Hyder Ali as Cook Abu
- Shamnas as Karumadi Madhu
- Raffi as Ali Akbar, a videographer
- Mudiyan Manikuttan as video assistant
- Chandrashekharan Koodallur as Pavithran
- Shalbin as Sikander
- Shaheer Muhammad as Broker
- Shiju Madakkara
Production edit
Filming edit
Principal photography commenced in Nadukani near Kothamangalam on 18 January 2023.[6] The switch-on was performed by Jibu Jacob, while the first clap was given by Kalabhavan Rahman.[6] The filming was completed near Kuttampuzha, Bhoothathankettu and Neriamangalam.[7][8]
Soundtrack edit
| Pappachan Olivilanu | ||||
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| Released | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 16:12 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Manorama Music | |||
| Ouseppachan chronology | ||||
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The songs and background score were composed by Ouseppachan, while the lyrics were written by B. K. Harinarayanan and Sinto Sunny.[9][10]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Muthukkuda Maanam" | B. K. Harinarayanan | M.G. Sreekumar, Sujatha Mohan | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Kayyethum Dhoorath" | Sinto Sunny | Vineeth Sreenivasan | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Punya Maha Sannidhe" | Sinto Sunny | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Pappacha Pappacha" | Sinto Sunny | Richukuttan, Lakshya Kiran, Aadhya Nair, Mukthitha Murukesh, Sagarika, Saiju Kurup | 3:11 |
| 5. | "Thirubalithaarayil" | Sinto Sunny | Deva Reghuchandran Nair | 1:33 |
| Total length: | 16:12 | |||
Release edit
Theatrical edit
The film was originally scheduled to be released on 28 July 2023.[11] Later, the date was postponed, and the film was released on 4 August 2023.[7][12]
Home media edit
The digital rights of the film have been obtained by Saina Play.[13][14] The online streaming began on 14 September 2023.[15]
Reception edit
Critical response edit
Swathi P. Ajith of Onmanorama wrote "The movie's humour serves as a compelling element that holds it together, leading the audience to overlook its drawbacks."[16] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 0.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Pappachan Olivilaanu is yet another Malayalam film that delves into the realm of experimentation, pushing the boundaries to see 'how far is too far', thus testing the patience of viewers to the very limit."[17]
Notes edit
- ^ BFO denotes Beat Forest Officer
References edit
- ^ "Welcome to CBFC". e-Cinepramaan. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ a b "'Pappachan Olivilaanu' twitter review: Here's what the movie buffs have to say about the Saiju Kurup starrer". The Times of India. 4 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Saiju Kurup's 'Pappachan Olivilanu' gets a release date". The Times of India. 26 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "Saiju Kurup's next is Pappachan Olivilanu". The New Indian Express. 14 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Saiju Kurupp's Pappachan Olivilanu trailer is out". Cinema Express. 21 July 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ a b Kumar, Vineesh (18 January 2023). "സിന്റോ സണ്ണി - സൈജു കുറുപ്പ് ചിത്രം ആരംഭിച്ചു | film started, Mollywood, Saiju Kurup, Sinto Sunny, Kerala, Cinema, Nattuvartha, Mollywood, Latest News, News, Entertainment, Movie Gossips". East Coast Daily Malayalam. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Pappachan Olivilaanu | പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ് - Mallu Release | Watch Malayalam Full Movies". Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "പാപ്പച്ചനായി വിസ്മയിപ്പിക്കാൻ സൈജു; 'പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ്' ഓണം റിലീസിന്". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "'Pappachan Olivilanu' teaser: Saiju Kurup starrer is an out-and-out entertainer". The Times of India. 3 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "പാപ്പച്ചൻ പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ സ്വന്തമാകാൻ ഇനി മണിക്കൂറുകൾ മാത്രം; റിലീസ് വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 3 August 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: Here's when and where Saiju Kurup's comedy film will release". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ KS, Anish (27 August 2023). "Pappachan Olivilaanu Movie Streaming Soon On Saina Play Application - Latest Malayalam OTT Releases". Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: 4 Saiju Kurup comedy films to watch before the OTT release". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ P. Ajith, Swathi (4 August 2023). "'Pappachan Olivilaanu' review: A film balancing quirky characters with lacklustre pace". Onmanorama. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Suresh, Anandu (4 August 2023). "Pappachan Olivilaanu movie review: A mediocre plot dragged down even more by poor writing". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
