Mahaveeryar is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language time-travel experimental fantasy comedy film, scripted and directed by Abrid Shine. Produced by Pauly Jr. Pictures and Indian Movie Makers, based on a short story written by the writer M. Mukundan. Starring Nivin Pauly, Asif Ali, Shanvi Srivastava, Lal and Siddique in lead roles.[2] The film released on 21 July 2022.[3]
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| Directed by | Abrid Shine |
| Screenplay by | Abrid Shine |
| Story by | M. Mukundan |
| Produced by | Nivin Pauly P.S Shamnas Abrid Shine |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Chandru Selvaraj |
| Edited by | Manoj |
| Music by | Ishaan Chhabra |
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| Distributed by | Pauly Jr. Pictures |
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Running time | 129 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Premise edit
The film focuses on justice for a woman by time-travel to a court in the 21st century through the 18th-century lens. The proceedings are snowballed by a time-traveling monk named Apoornnananda Swamikal. The film intertwines through a funny situation the monk created to set the stage for his case of interest.[4]
Cast edit
- Nivin Pauly as Swami Apoornnanandan
- Asif Ali as Veerabhadran
- Shanvi Srivastava as Devayani
- Lal as Rudhra Mahaveera Ugrasena Maharaja
- Siddique as MM Veerendra Kumar -Chief Judicial Magistrate
- Lalu Alex as Public Prosecutor
- Major Ravi as Veerabhaskar
- Mallika Sukumaran as Kaladevi
- Vijay Menon as Veerasimhan
- Krishna Prasad as Krishnanunni
- Kalabhavan Prajod as Veerachandran T.N
- Sudheer Paravoor as Babukuttan
- Natasha Singh as Veerabhadran's wife
Music edit
The soundtrack of Maha Veeryar is composed by Ishaan Chhabra and lyrics by B K Harinarayanan and Assanu Anna Augustine.[5]
Track list edit
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Radhe Radhe" | B.K. Harinarayanan | Vidyadharan Master and Jeevan Padmakumar | 3:05 |
| 2. | "Varanavilley" | Assanu Anna Augustine | Anwesha | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Thakaramale Samayamale Unaru" | B.K. Harinarayanan | K. S Harishankar and Anand Sreeraj | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Anuraga Manam" | B.K. Harinarayan | Anwesshaa and Karthik | 3:21 |
| 5. | "Madhukara" | B.K. Harinarayan | K.S. Harisankar | 3:45 |
Production edit
Mahaveeryar is the third-time collaboration between Nivin and Abrid Shine, after 1983 and Action Hero Biju. The film was produced by Nivin's own production house, Pauly Jr pictures. After a decade apart, Asif and Nivin reunite in the film. They last starred together in Rajesh Pillai's Traffic and Joshiy's Sevenes. The cinematography was handled by Chandru Selvaraj and the music was composed by Ishaan Chhabra. Kannada actor Shanvi Srivastava plays the female lead.[6]
The principal photography of the film started on 21 February 2021 with a switch-on ceremony in Rajasthan. The major portion of the film was shot in Jaipur.[7] On 20 April 2021, principal photography of the film was completed.[8]
Release edit
The film released on theaters on 21 July 2022.[9] Subsequently, it was released digitally through Sun NXT on 10 February 2023.[10]
Reception edit
The film received mixed reviews from critics. The Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "It is the best of times.. If you are in the mood for fun mixed with seriousness, this movie is for you".[11]
Perceived drawback of the film was that it does not have any transitory segments/voice-over or creative cues surrounding time travel, legal proceedings, and social justice however few critics heaped praises on the film.
The climax of the film was later changed and it was better received and understood by the audience. [12]
Accolades edit
References edit
- ^ "Mahaveeryar". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Watch: Teaser of Nivin Pauly's period drama Mahaveeryar out". The News Minute. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "'Mahaveeryar' release date: Nivin Pauly'sfantasy movie gets a release date". Times of India. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ Mahaveeryar - IMDb, retrieved 5 May 2022
- ^ Radhe Radhe Song, Lyric Video, Mahaveeryar | Ishaan Chhabra | Abrid Shine Nivin Pauly, Shanvi. 123Musix. YouTube. 15 April 2022.
- ^ "Abrid Shine's Mahaveeryar, with Nivin Pauly and Asif Ali, gets first look poster". Cinema Express. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "The shoot of Nivin Pauly and Asif Ali starrer 'Mahaveeryar' begins today". Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Nivin Pauly-Asif Ali starrer 'Mahaveeryar'". Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "'Mahaveeryar' release date: Nivin Pauly'sfantasy movie gets a release date". Times of India. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "Mahaveeryar OTT Release Date: Nivin Pauly's time travel movie gets an OTT release date, check out". The Economic Times. 8 February 2023.
- ^ "Mahaveeryar Movie Review: It is the best of times". The Times of India.
- ^ "Mahaveeryar Movie gets new climax". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards: Darshana Rajendran, Kunchacko Boban are best actors; B 32 Muthal 44 Vare and Headmaster named best film". The Indian Express. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
External links edit
- Mahaveeryar at IMDb
