Thrishanku is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Achyuth Vinayak.[1] It stars Anna Ben and Arjun Ashokan with Suresh Krishna, Zarin Shihab, Nandhu, Fahim Safar, Shiva Hariharan in supporting roles.[2]

Thrishanku
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAchyuth Vinayak
Written by
  • Achyuth Vinayak
  • Ajith Nair
Story byAchyuth Vinayak
Produced by
  • Sanjay Routray
  • Sarita Patil
  • Vishnu Shyamaprasad
  • Gayatri M
Starring
Cinematography
  • Jayesh Mohan
  • Ajmal Sabu
Edited byRakesh Cherumadam
Music byJay Unnithan
Production
companies
Release date
  • 26 May 2023 (2023-05-26)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot edit

Small-town couple Sethu and Megha plan to elope, but complications arise when Sethu's sister also decides to elope. Sethu goes to bring her back with his quarrelling uncles, all while trying to elope with Megha and not get caught.

Cast edit

Production edit

The film was produced by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil of Matchbox Shots with Vishnu Shyamaprasad of Lacuna Pictures, while it was co-produced by Gayatri M of Clock Tower Pictures. The cinematography of the film was done by Jayesh Mohan and Ajmal Sabu, while the editing of the film was done by Rakesh Cherumadam.[3] The teaser was released on 19 April 2023.[4] The trailer for the film was released on 2 May 2023.[5][6][7]

Music edit

The music for the film was composed by Jay Unnithan.[8]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Panjimittai"Manu ManjithNithinraj, Nithya Mammen4:02
2."Bhoomiyumilla"Achyuth Vinyak, Ajith NairMadhuvanthi Narayan2:31
3."Noolamala"Manu ManjithVanee Rajendra, Shivakamy Shyamaprasad, Kaanjana Sriram3:48
4."Dapper Maama"Manu ManjithJonita Gandhi2:48
5."Thrishanku Swargam"Manu ManjithJay Unnithan4:11
Total length:17:20

Release edit

The film was released on 26 May 2023.[9]

Reception edit

Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote that "However, 'Thrisanku' could have done better if the makers had tapped a little into the depth of emotions between the lovers."[10] S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote that "This Anna Ben-Arjun Ashokan film is a reasonably fun ride that pokes fun at traditionalists."[11] Anna MM Vetticad of Firstpost gave 2.75 out of 5 stars and stated that "Thrishanku’s best-written characters though are Chandran who is a conservative religionist and casteist"[12]

Sajin Shrijith of Cinema Express gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "It doesn't have any lofty goals, but it always maintains a light tone. It's just light escapism entertainment. It doesn't have much depth to be shown."[13] Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTplay gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Though the film is less than two hours long, it feels stretched since many subplots connected to the characters' main journey do not have the expected effect. The film also has a drab visual presentation that doesn't help the comic components, notably in the scenes set at the Mangalore lodge."[14]

Cris of The News Minute gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Over all, Achyuth should be commended for coming up with the story. It's hardly a thrill-ride storyline, and it's far from realistic. The plot has holes, particularly Sumi's half-baked story. However, if the makers intended for the movie to be fun, it does work."[15]

References edit

  1. ^ "Anna Ben & Arjun Ashokan play eloping couple in Trishanku". The Times of India. 28 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Thrishanku star Anna Ben: Arjun Ashokan and I have been underdogs in terms of the kind of films we want to do". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Trailer of Anna Ben and Arjun Ashokan starrer 'Thrishanku' out!". The Times of India. 2 May 2023. Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  4. ^ "WATCH | Arjun Ashokan, Anna Ben starrer 'Thrishanku' teaser is here". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  5. ^ "'Thrishanku': Trailer of Anna Ben-Arjun Ashokan starrer out". The Hindu. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Thrishanku trailer promises a hilarious ride". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  7. ^ "റൊമാന്റിക് കോമഡി; പ്രേമപ്പനിയുടെ 'ത്രിശങ്കു'; റിവ്യൂ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Thrishanku - Jay Unnithan, Nithinraj, Nithya Mammen - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". JioSaavn. 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Thrishanku release date: When, where to watch Anna Ben, Arjun Ashokan's comedy". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Thrishanku Review: This Anna Ben, Arjun Ashokan-starrer is an adventure ride". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  11. ^ "'Thrishanku' movie review: This Anna Ben-Arjun Ashokan film is a reasonably fun ride that pokes fun at traditionalists". The Hindu. 26 May 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Thrishanku movie review: Pleasant comedy on elopement, inter-community romance and an uncle every girl should have". Firstpost. 27 May 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  13. ^ "Thrishanku Movie Review: Light entertainment with a unique twist". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Thrishanku review: Anna Ben, Arjun's comedy fails to cash in on its quirky plot". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Thrishanku review: A fun romance where a couple elopes with two uncles". The News Minute. 26 May 2023. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.

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