Gumasthan (transl. Clerk) is a is 2024 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by Amal K. Joby.[1][2]
Cast
- Jais Jose as Andrews Pallippadan
- Shaju Sreedhar as ASI Sivaraman
- Dileesh Pothan as Adv. Thomas Kuruvila
- Rony David Raj as CI Hameed
- Kailash as Peter
- Sminu Sijo as Leela
- Nibin Navas as Doctor
- Alexander Prasanth as Producer Sandeep
- Maqbool Salmaan as Ravi
- Bibin George as Eby
- Muzaffir Abdulla as Mahesh Viswanath a.k.a Mahi
- Azees Nedumangad as Surendran a.k.a Sura
- Muhemmed Faizel as vakkeel Thomas *
- Joy John as Zacharia
- Sudheer Sukumaran as Adam Khan
- Narain as Hari
- I M Vijayan
- G Marthandan as Himself
- Priyanandan as Himself
- Manju Jose as Constable Molikutty
Production
The project was announced in June 2023[3] and the filming reportedly began on 24 October 2023, with locations including Ettumanoor, Kidangoor, and Palakkad.[4][5] As of 14 December 2023, the first schedule of filming had been completed. However, production was temporarily halted due to an on-set accident. The incident occurred during the filming of a bike chase sequence in Palakkad, where another biker collided with Bibin George's bike, resulting in the other biker being hospitalized, while George sustained minor injuries.[6][7]
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by Binoy S. Prasad, and Stephen Devassy.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kankalaal Pesuthukku Title song" | Binoy S. Prasad | Binoy S. Prasad | Binoy S. Prasad | 2:53 |
| 2. | "Gaanam Neeye" | B. K. Harinarayanan | Stephen Devassy | Murali Krishna | 4:40 |
| Total length: | 7:33 | ||||
Release
The film was released theatrically on 27 September 2024.[9]
Home media
The digital streaming rights were acquired by Amazon Prime Video, and the film began streaming on the platform from 8 November 2024.[10]
Reception
Arunima Krishnan of Manorama News gave the film a positive review.[1] Similar to Manorama News, Pushpa M of Mathrubhumi also gave it a positive review.[2] Nelki Naresh Kumar of Hindustan Times Telugu found the flashback of the film to be routine and considered the film as a simple revenge drama.[11]
References
- ^ a b "കയ്യടക്കം നിറഞ്ഞ കുറ്റാന്വേഷണ കഥ; ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിക്കുന്ന 'ഗുമസ്തൻ' റിവ്യു". Manorama News (in Malayalam). 27 September 2024.
- ^ a b "ബുദ്ധിരാക്ഷസനായ ഒരു ഗുമസ്തനും നിഗൂഢത ഒളിപ്പിച്ച സംഭവവികാസങ്ങളും; ത്രില്ലടിപ്പിക്കും 'ഗുമസ്തൻ'|REVIEW". Mathrubhumi. 27 September 2024. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "First look poster of Bibin George & Dileesh Pothan's 'Gumasthan' out". The New Indian Express. 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Shooting Of Bibin George-starrer Malayalam Film Gumasthan From October 24: Reports". News18. 23 October 2023. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Bibin George to headline 'Gumasthan'". The Times of India. 22 October 2023.
- ^ "Actor Bibin George Injured In A Freak Accident On The Sets Of Gumasthan". News18. 14 December 2023. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Gumasthan Trailer Hints At Intense Thriller With Bibin George And Dileesh Pothan As Leads". News18. 26 September 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Gaanam Neeye (From "Gumasthan") Song". Gaana. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "Gumasthan trailer: Dileesh Pothan and Bibin George's film promises a gripping crime thriller". Cinema Express. 9 September 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "From 'Her' to 'Gumasthan', 11 Malayalam OTT releases to stream on Netflix, Prime Video - The Economic Times". The Economic Times. 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Gumasthan Review: ఊహలకు అందని ట్విస్ట్లతో సాగే మలయాళం మర్డర్ మిస్టరీ మూవీ ఎలా ఉందంటే?". Hindustan Times Telugu (in Telugu). 4 December 2024.
