ReviewIt is no mean task, playing a character well over a decade older than you, but Shanthi Krishna carries the role of the illustrious Dr Malathy with a deeply impressive conviction.Screengrab: YouTube / Bijibal OfficialIn debutant director Indu Lakshmi’s Nila, it is through sheer serendipity that the film’s protagonist Malathy (Shanthi Krishna) stumbles upon Nila, a young woman with a mellifluous voice and a distinct Kannur slang, who lives next door to her in a high-rise apartment. For the septuagenarian who has been confined to her bed due to an accident that broke her spine, Nila comes as a balm for her loneliness, someone she can talk to and share her day with. As she sings to her from the adjacent balcony, Malathy sighs with a smile while lying on her bed, immersing herself in her younger friend’s soothing voice and nodding along in contentment. It is a heartwarming friendship,...
- 8/4/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
For anybody who has grown up on Sathyan Anthikad movies, it is not news that he is known for directing soulful dramas about daily life and relationships. Many of his films are a testament to how drama can be subtle without any theatrics. As an extension of his style of storytelling and filmmaking, his son Akhil Sathyan brings you Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum, which loosely translates to Pachu’s magical lamp. The movie is about a man whose change in travel plans brings him unexpected luck. There are elements of love, loss, struggle, determination, and an overall understanding in this film dealt with the utmost care. A wholesome film such as this one takes the viewer on a pleasant journey.
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Pachu’s Life In Mumbai
Prashanth, who is known as Pachu, runs an Ayurvedic store in Mumbai, and it has been a while since it has seen some progress...
Spoilers Ahead
Pachu’s Life In Mumbai
Prashanth, who is known as Pachu, runs an Ayurvedic store in Mumbai, and it has been a while since it has seen some progress...
- 5/30/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil, who is awaiting the release of his comedy drama film ‘Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum’, has shared that the film presents an emotional journey peppered with comedy and drama.
Written and directed by Akhil Sathyan, the film stars Fahadh Faasil as the protagonist – Prashanth Rajan aka Pachu, with Anjana Jayaprakash, Mohan Agashe, and Indrans in pivotal roles. It narrates the story of a Mumbai-based middle-class Malayali businessman – Pachu, who travels to Kerala for an errand.
Talking about the film, Fahadh Faasil said, “My character, Pachu, is an ordinary man, who lives an ordinary life but suddenly finds himself on this extraordinary journey, which changes his perspective of life and everything in it. ‘Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum’ is a beautiful story of an emotional journey, sprinkled with comedy, and drama, making it a light and engaging watch for audiences of all ages.”
During Pachu’s visit, a series of unexpected...
Written and directed by Akhil Sathyan, the film stars Fahadh Faasil as the protagonist – Prashanth Rajan aka Pachu, with Anjana Jayaprakash, Mohan Agashe, and Indrans in pivotal roles. It narrates the story of a Mumbai-based middle-class Malayali businessman – Pachu, who travels to Kerala for an errand.
Talking about the film, Fahadh Faasil said, “My character, Pachu, is an ordinary man, who lives an ordinary life but suddenly finds himself on this extraordinary journey, which changes his perspective of life and everything in it. ‘Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum’ is a beautiful story of an emotional journey, sprinkled with comedy, and drama, making it a light and engaging watch for audiences of all ages.”
During Pachu’s visit, a series of unexpected...
- 5/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
InterviewBy asking her to play the Ummachi in Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Paachuvum Albuthavilakkum’, director Akhil Sathyan has changed her life, says the 71-year-old cancer care professional in an interview with Tnm.By the time we meet Ummachi in Akhil Sathyan’s Paachuvum Albuthavilakkum, enough has been said to create some mystery around her. This is the woman Fahadh Faasil’s character has to accompany on a train journey – a 71-year-old who, for some reason, refuses to take a plane to Mumbai to meet her son. When she appears on screen, there is the immediate effect of seeing a refreshing face with untellable expressions, making you wonder about her. You will wonder more when you find out about Viji Venkatesh, the actor who played Ummachi. Looking up Viji Venkatesh will give you pages about her long professional career working with cancer patients. She has authored books and has been holding a...
- 5/8/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
InterviewIn an interview with Tnm, Akhil Sathyan discusses how he made his mark despite his famous last name, how Fahadh Faasil came to star in ‘Paachuvum’ after the initial plan with Nivin Pauly, and more.The story, Akhil Sathyan was sure, would not be confined to the familiar territories of Kerala. It would spread to Mumbai, to Goa, to the trains along the way. That and his documentary making experience was going to make people look beyond the ‘feel-good’ genre that his first film as a director would be categorised as, he knew. When Paachuvum Albuthavilakkum finally came out after three years of hard work, that’s just what happened – people did look beyond the genre that Akhil’s famous father, filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, is known for. They saw a well-made film, and a fresh and unique treatment of a not-so-unusual theme. “That is one reason I took it away...
- 5/5/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ReviewWith a marked debut, Akhil Sathyan, son of director Sathyan Anthikad, has kept it real, and admirably, no character is a saint in the film. Akhil Sathyan’s first film does not launch with fanfare or loud introductions. Paachuvum Albuthavilakkum sails off quietly with a newspaper hawker on his bike, throwing away dailies across fences, a warm song beginning in the background. It sort of sets the mood on what to expect – a movie that is not going to make a big deal about things. So Fahadh Faasil is on the screen before you can say aha! and the story chugs along like a smooth train ride. It may fall into the safe feel-good genre, but it is quite distinct in its making, letting the characters attach themselves to you, unforced. Akhil Sathyan has made his mark. The film begins in Mumbai, where the clever opening (with the newspaper hawker...
- 4/28/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Documentary In ‘Gandharvan- Two legends and a painting', Akhil Sathyan captures delightful moments between Mohanlal and Namboodiri as they talk about art and their history.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeAkhil Sathyan’s short documentary film Gandharvan- Two legends and a painting celebrates art and two highly respected artists, in their own right. The seven-and-a-half-minute documentary features conversations during a meeting between actor Mohanlal and artist Namboodiri, who have known each other for many years. During the interaction, stories are shared from the past, and the making of the mythical painting ‘Gandharvan’ is tracked. The documentary starts with artist Km Vasudevan, better known as Namboodiri, who talks about his first meeting with Mohanlal in Chennai’s Cholamandal Artists’ Village many years ago. We then see Mohanlal talking about his interest in art forms such as music and sketching. He says that although he has tried his hand at various art forms, he now...
- 3/28/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodAkhil, son of veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, is making his debut with ‘Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum’.Digital NativeVeteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad’s son Anoop Sathyan made his directorial debut with Varane Avashyamund last year and now his other son, Akhil Sathyan, has announced his directorial debut. Akhil has been working as an associate director to his dad for the past few years and has learned the ropes of the trade, we hear. His debut project is titled Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum and features Fahadh Faasil in the lead role. Akhil is also writing the screenplay and editing the film as well. Sethu Mannarkkad is producing the film under the banner Full Moon Cinema. The rest of the technical crew includes Sharan Velayudhan for cinematography, Justin Prabhakaran for music composition, Rajeevan for production designing, and Uthara Menon for designing the costumes. To be shot extensively in Ernakulam and Goa, Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum is expected to hit the marquee this year.
- 1/6/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodK V Anand took to his Twitter recently to shower accolades on Fahadh's performance. Digital NativeDigital NativeVeteran cinematographer and filmmaker Kv Anand showered praise on Fahadh Faasil’s performance in the Malayalam film Trance. He took to his twitter recently to shower accolades on Fahadh's performance. He tweeted saying, "Watched #Trance Outstanding performance by #fahadhfaasil -Title card to the End, Perfect Creative amalgamation of cinematography, editing & sound #AnwarRasheed #AmalNeerad @resulp . Stylish @menongautham @PrimeVideoIN #StayHomeSaveLives" Watched #Trance Outstanding performance by #fahadhfaasil -Title card to the End, Perfect Creative amalgamation of cinematography, editing & sound #AnwarRasheed #AmalNeerad @resulp . Stylish @menongautham @PrimeVideoIN #StayHomeSaveLives — anand k v (@anavenkat) April 7, 2020 Trance, scripted by Vadakkan Vincent, was produced and directed by Anwar Rasheed. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim in the lead role which brings together real-life couple Fahadh and Nazriya on the big screen after five years. It also starred popular Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon,...
- 4/10/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodAkhil Sathyan makes his debut as a director with this film.Digital NativeFahadh Faasil starrer Malik has been completed and will most likely release next month depending on the pandemic situation. Fahadh Faasil has now moved on to his next film which is to be directed by Akhil Sathyan. The upcoming film will go on the floors once things settle down, say sources. In the meantime, Fahadh will be gaining the weight which he shed for his role in Malik. Reports are in that he will be playing a Mumbai-based Malayali youth in the Akhil Sathyan directorial. Sources in the know say that, Viji Venkatesh, Dhwanu Rajesh, and Anjana Jayaprakash have been roped in to play the female leads in this flick. Of the three, Viji Venkatesh is a popular author while Anjana Jayaprakash played a role in the Tamil-English web series Queen. Teenager Dhwani Rajesh, who played a role...
- 3/23/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
MollywoodAkhil Sathyan makes his debut as a director with this film.Digital NativeFahadh Faasil starrer Malik has been completed and will most likely release next month depending on the pandemic situation. Fahadh Faasil has now moved on to his next film which is to be directed by Akhil Sathyan. The upcoming film will go on the floors once things settle down, say sources. In the meantime, Fahadh will be gaining the weight which he shed for his role in Malik. Reports are in that he will be playing a Mumbai-based Malayali youth in the Akhil Sathyan directorial. Sources in the know say that, Viji Venkatesh, Dhwanu Rajesh, and Anjana Jayaprakash have been roped in to play the female leads in this flick. Of the three, Viji Venkatesh is a popular author while Anjana Jayaprakash played a role in the Tamil-English web series Queen. Teenager Dhwani Rajesh, who played a role...
- 3/23/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
MollywoodBoth Akhil and Anoop, sons of veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, are making their directorial debuts around the same time. Digital NativeEven as his twin brother Anoop is all ready with his first directorial, Akhil Sathyan has launched a film of his own, at a function in Kochi. Both, sons of veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, are making their debuts in direction around the same time. Fahadh Faasil is playing the lead role in Akhil’s film. The film will have Viji Venkatesh, a writer, making her acting debut and the cast also includes veteran actor-dancer Vineeth. Reports are that portions involving them are currently being filmed. Anjana Jayaprakash is playing the female lead. Sethu Mannarkad is bankrolling the film under his banner Full Moon Cinema. The technical crew of this film includes Sharan Velayudhan as the cinematographer and Justin Varghese as music director. Besides directing the film, Akhil Sathyan is also the scriptwriter.
- 2/1/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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