Vellivelichathil is a 2014 Indian Malayalam film directed by Madhu Kaithapram, starring John Brittas[1] and Iniya in the leading roles. This is the first Malayalam film to be shot entirely in Muscat, Oman.[1]
Plot
The plot revolves around the life of Upendran, played by John Brittas, who falls in love with and wishes to marry a bar dancer, played by Iniya. The lives of NRI Malayalees are portrayed by the other characters in the movie, depicting their daily struggles.[1]
Cast
- John Brittas as Upendran
- Iniya
- Geeta Poduval
- Suraj Venjaramoodu
- Lalu Alex
- Raveendran
- Tini Tom
- Sudheer Karamana
- Sreejith Ravi
- Renny Johnson
- Neena Kurup
Music
The music soundtrack for the movie was released by Satyam Audios.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Randupranaya" | K. S. Chitra | |
| 2. | "Baje Shahnayi" | Hariharan | |
| 3. | "Panankiliye" | Ahmed |
Reception
The film received mixed reviews and did not do too well in the box office. The Times of India movie reviews rated the movie with 1 and a half stars and calling Madhu Kaithapram's effort a lazy act of self-indulgence.[2] The Satellite rights for the movie were secured by Asianet.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "At home in an alien land". The Hindu. 19 September 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Vellivelichathil". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 September 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "VELLI VELICHATHIL MALAYALAM MOVIE SATELLITE RIGHTS WITH ASIANET". www.satelliterights.com. Satellite Rights. Archived from the original on 12 October 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.