Aanandhapuram Diaries is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Jaya Jose Raj. The film stars Meena alongside Srikanth, Roshan Abdul Rahoof, Maala Parvathi, and Manoj K. Jayan in pivotal roles.
Cast
Source[1]
- Meena as Nandini
- Srikanth as Paul Sundaraj
- Roshan Abdul Rahoof as Adithyan
- Maala Parvathi
- Manoj K. Jayan
- Remya Suresh
- Abhishek Udayakumar
- Sooraj Thelakkad
Production
The film was announced in September 2023, with filming already underway in Kalpetta.[2][3] On 26 October 2023, it was reported that the filming had been completed[4] in Kozhikode.[5] The film is directed by Jaya Jose Raj, who made his feature film debut with Idam (2019).[6] The story of the film is written by Sasi Gopalan Nair, who also produced the film under the banner Neil Productions.[7][8]
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by Shaan Rahman, Albert Vijayan, and Jackson Vijayan.[9] The background score was by Rahul Raj.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aaru Nee Kanmani" | Rafeeq Ahammed | Albert Vijayan | K. S. Chithra | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Ankam Vettan Munnil" | Manu Manjith | Shaan Rahman | Yazin Nizar, Mithun Jayaraj | 3:01 |
| 3. | "Innee Jeevitham" | Sinan Abraham | Jackson Vijayan | Jackson Vijayan | 3:14 |
| 4. | "Kannilooorumoru Neermani" | Manu Manjith | Shaan Rahman | Sooraj Santhosh | 2:39 |
| 5. | "Panchami Raavil Pothinkal" | Manu Manjith | Shaan Rahman | Sujatha, Sooraj Santhosh | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Pottuthottorungi Ninnu" | Manu Manjith, Suresh Mathew (Choottu) | Shaan Rahman & Suresh Mathew (Choottu) | Sujatha, Sooraj Santhosh | 3:19 |
| 7. | "Sathyameva Jayathe" | Manu Manjith | Shaan Rahman | Rani Sajeev, Dakshina Indu Mithun, Ashwin Vijay, Sreejith Subramanian | 2:53 |
| Total length: | 23:17 | ||||
Release
Aanandhapuram Diaries was released theatrically on 1 March 2024.[10]
Home media
The digital streaming rights were acquired by ManoramaMAX and the film began streaming on the platform from 4 October 2024.[11][12]
Reception
A critic from Times Now rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "A Heartwarming Tale Of A Woman's Determination And Resilience".[13] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote, "While the filmmaker deserves praise for discussing a social menace, it seemed a bit forced. Also, the film struggles to stay focused on one theme."[1]
References
- ^ a b "Meena's comeback Malayalam movie is engaging but struggles to stay focused | 'Aanandhapuram Diaries' review". Onmanorama. 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Actress Meena All Set For Her Malayalam Debut In Anandapuram Diaries". News18. 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Meena returns to Malayalam in Jaya Jose Raj's next". The Times of India. 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Filming of Meena-starrer Anandapuram Diaries wraps up". Cinema Express. 6 October 2023.
- ^ "It's a wrap for 'Anandapuram Diaries', starring Meena". The Times of India. 28 October 2023.
- ^ "Meena to headline new Malayalam film". Cinema Express. 6 September 2023.
- ^ "It's A Wrap For Meena's Upcoming Malayalam Film Anandapuram Diaries". News18. 28 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "'ഇതിലും മികച്ച രീതിയിൽ ഇത് ചിത്രീകരിക്കാൻ കഴിയില്ല'; ആനന്ദപുരം ഡയറീസിനെ പ്രശംസിച്ച് ജസ്റ്റിസ് കമാൽ പാഷ". ETV Bharat News (in Malayalam). 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Aanandhapuram Diaries". JioSaavn. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "'ആനന്ദപുരം ഡയറീസ്' ഒടിടിയിലേക്ക്; സ്ട്രീമിംഗ് തീയതി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു - Aanandhapuram Diaries movie ott release date announced manorama max sun nxt Meena Sagar T Srikant manoj k - Asianet News Malayalam". Asianet News Malayalam. 29 September 2024. Archived from the original on 29 September 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "'Aanandhapuram Diaries' OTT release: When and where to watch Meena's feel-good drama movie". The Times of India. 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Anandapuram Diaries OTT: ആനന്ദപുരം ഡയറീസ് ഒടിടിയിലേക്ക്". Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Aanandhapuram Diaries: A Heartwarming Tale Of A Woman's Determination And Resilience". Times Now. 2 March 2024. Archived from the original on 5 February 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
