Vichithram (transl. Unusual) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by Achu Vijayan,[3] produced by Ajith Joy and Achu Vijayan under the banner Joy Movie Productions. The screenplay was written by Nikhil Ravindran. The film features Shine Tom Chacko, Balu Varghese, Lal, and Kani Kusruti.[4] Arjun Balakrishnan is handling the cinematography and the music is composed by Jubair Muhammed[5] along with the well known alternative hip-hop group Street Academics.[6][7][8]
| Vichithram | |
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 First look poster | |
| Directed by | Achu Vijayan |
| Written by | Nikhil Ravindran |
| Starring | Shine Tom Chacko Balu Varghese |
| Cinematography | Arjun Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | Achu Vijayan |
| Music by | Jubair Muhammed[1] Street Academics |
Production company | Joy Movie Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Premise edit
The strange goings on at a palatial, old bungalow when a woman named Jasmine and her five sons move in is the basis of the plot. And each of the sons has a distinct personality. Jolly Chirayath portrayed the role of Jasmine.Her five sons Jackson, Joyner, Justin and twins, Stephan and Savio ; are essayed by Shine Tom Chacko, Balu Varghese, Vishnu, and real-life twins Shihan and Shiyan respectively.[9]
Cast edit
- Shine Tom Chacko as Jackson
- Balu Varghese as Joyner
- Lal as Alexander
- Kani Kusruti as Marth
- Trisha Nair as Nathama
- Ketaki Narayan as Sanghamithra
- Vishnu Anand as Justin
- Abhiram Radhakrishnan as Jango
- Avantika Ajith as Diya
- Aryan Menon as Kuttu
- Manoj Nair as Ijay
Reception edit
Anjana George, critic of The Times of India, gave 4 stars out of 5 and stated that "Watch into theatres to get chills and giggles out of you."[2] S.R. Praveen, critic of The Hindu, wrote that "Thriller gives a clever twist to an overused horror trope".[10] Padmakumar K, critic of Onmanorama, wrote that "Perhaps this could be the only prod to watch the movie.[11] Sajin Shrijith, critic of Cinema Express, gave 4 stars out of 5 and appreciated the film.[12] The critic from OTTplay said that "If you are a fan of slow-burn dramas about dysfunctional families, then the details and performances in Vichithram make it a good watch" and gave 3 out of 5.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Vichithram (2022) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in kochi - BookMyShow". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b George, Anjana (15 October 2022). "Vichithram Movie Review : A cathartic horror-comedy". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "'Vichitram' first look poster is out and it's grabbing eyeballs". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "കണ്ണ് തള്ളിയിരിക്കുന്ന ഷൈൻ ടോമും ബാലു വർഗീസും; വൈറലായി വിചിത്രം പോസ്റ്റർ". India Today Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Vichithram (2022) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in kochi - BookMyShow". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "വിചിത്രമായിരിക്കുന്നു!! കണ്ണ് തള്ളിയിരിക്കുന്ന ഷൈൻ ടോമും ബാലു വർഗീസും; വൈറലായി പോസ്റ്റർ". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ ഡെസ്ക്, ന്യൂസ്. "അമ്പരന്ന് ഷൈനും ബാലു വര്ഗീസും; വിചിത്രം ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക് പോസ്റ്റര്". Southlive (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Anil, Dincy (20 August 2022). "കണ്ണ് തള്ളി ഷൈൻ ടോമും ബാലു വർഗീസും; സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയിൽ വൈറലായി 'വിചിത്രം' മൂവിയുടെ പോസ്റ്റർ". Indian Cinema Gallery. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Anand, Shilpa Nair (14 October 2022). "Malayalam film 'Vichitram' is a blend of mystery and comedy, says its debutant director Achu Vijayan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (15 October 2022). "'Vichitram' movie review: Thriller gives a clever twist to an overused horror trope". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ Padmakumar K (14 October 2022). "Vichitram Review: A horror thriller which loses the plot". OnManorama. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ Shrijith, Sajin (14 October 2022). "Vichithram Movie Review: Intriguing haunted house mystery with a poignant twist". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (15 October 2022). "Vichithram review: A potent slow-burner about a broken family in a haunted house". OTTPlay. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
External links edit
- Vichithram at IMDb
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