Adithattu is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Jijo Antony and starring Shine Tom Chacko, Sunny Wayne and Alexander Prasanth. In lead roles
Cast
- Shine Tom Chacko as Ambross (Fishermen)
- Sunny Wayne ad Marcos ( Fishermen), The main antagonist
- V. I. S. Jayapalan as Dinkan
- Alexander Prasanth as Srank Raayan
- Mullan Ani as Mulan
- Joseph Yesudas as Kambli
- Murugan Martine as Nelson
- Sabumon Abdusamad
Plot
Sailing among the inlets of the Arabian ocean, seven fishermen start arguing. Their former skipper has been murdered and they start to suspect one another.
Reception
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "The film focuses quite a bit on the fishermen's work in the deep sea and their personalities, with the story feeling like an afterthough".[1] A critic from Manorama Online wrote that "The movie has done complete justice to the subject it deals with and the treatment it has pitched".[2] A critic from Cinema Express wrote that "Adithattu has two principal advantages: a nail-biting third act and a 90-min duration".[3]
Awards
| Year | Award/Festival | Category | Recipient | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53rd Kerala State Film Awards | Second Best Film[4] | Jijo Antony | [5][6] |
Nominations
The film was also nominated for Best Experimental film at the 2022 WSXA Amnesty International Film Awards[7] and in the same category at the San Antonio Independent Film Festival (Ecuador).[8][9]
Music
Songs
The songs were composed by Nezer Ahamed produced and arranged by Nezer Ahamed.
Original version
Adithattu
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aanju Valikkada Laisa" | Nezer Ahemed Jerson Yesudas Lakshmi Cheriyedath | Nezer Ahamed | Jassie Gift | 4:13 |
Reception
This movie had resemblances with Kondal
The New Indian Express called the film a "(g)ritty, well-acted adventure brimming with turbulent emotions."[10]
References
- ^ "Adithattu Movie Review: A story that is lost at sea". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Adithattu' review: A thriller in the deep seas".
- ^ "Adithattu Movie Review: Gritty, well-acted adventure brimming with turbulent emotions". Cinema Express. July 2022.
- ^ "53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Complete list of winners". The Indian Express. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "53rd Kerala State Film Awards Winners List". Pinkvilla.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (21 July 2023). "53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam wins Best Film, Mammootty and Vincy Aloshious win acting honours". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "WSXA Amsterdam 2022". FEST REGARDS. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Sunny Wayne starrer "Adithattu" gets acclaimed at multiple film festivals". Maxxolife. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "FESCISA 2022". fescisa (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Adithattu Review | Gritty, well-acted adventure brimming with turbulent emotions". The New Indian Express. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
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