Ayisha (film)

Ayisha is a 2023 Indian bilingual film directed by Aamir Pallikkal and produced by Zakariya Mohammed under Cross Border Cinema. It features Manju Warrier, Krishna Sankar, Radhika in lead roles. The film was released on 20 January 2023.[2] The film is shot simultaneously in Malayalam and Arabic languages.upon release it received negative reviews and became box office bomb.[3]

Ayisha
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAamir Pallikkal
Written byAashif Kakkodi
Screenplay byAashif Kakkodi
Produced byZakariya Mohammed
Starring
CinematographyVishnu Sarma
Edited byAppu N Battathiri
Music byM Jayachandran
Production
company
Cross Border Cinema
Release date
  • 20 January 2023 (2023-01-20)
Running time
142 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguagesMalayalam
Arabic[1]

Synopsis

Ayisha migrates to the gulf as a domestic worker for an elite Arab family, slowly learning all the palace etiquette. An interesting course of events leads to the development of a beautiful bond between Mama and Ayisha.

Cast

Production

The film was entirely shot in the Middle East and the production team announced that Manju Warrier would headline the Indo-Arab film.[5][6][7] 40 days of filming was held in the United Arab Emirates.[8] Prabhu Deva was onboarded as choreographer for the film.[9][10] The first look of the film was released on February 2023.[11] United Arab Emirates schedule was wrapped on 10 March 2022[12] and the entire shooting was completed on 21 April 2022.[13][14] The production company released a video song for the birthday of Manju Warrier.[15][16] The trailer was released in January 2023.[17][18] It was certified "U"[19] and released on 20 January 2023.[20][21][22]

Reception

The film mostly received positive reviews from critics. Sukanya Shaji of The News Minute gave 3 stars out of 5 and stated that "Ayisha is tricky to write an opinion on". Anjana George of The Times of India wrote that "Ayisha is a beautiful, slice of life movie that brings out the struggles of a woman actor who broke all the barriers to chase her dreams" and gave 4 stars out of 5 and appreciated the film.[23] A critic from India Today gave 3 out of 5 stars and stated that "The film also feels a bit dragged when Ayisha moves back to Kerala."[24] Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express wrote that "Ultimately, Ayisha is a tale of resilience, and Manju exudes all the necessary strength that a story and character of this nature demand, and for that, I’m thankful."[25] Onmanorama critic gave a mixed review.[26]

References
  1. Abdulla, Nasreen. "Manju Warrier: Arabs and the Arabic culture is at the centre of 'Ayisha'". Khaleej Times.
  2. "Ayisha | ആയിഷ (2023) - Mallu Release | Watch Malayalam Full Movies". Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  3. https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/alone-to-christopher-movies-that-flopped-in-the-first-quarter-of-2023/photostory/99287446.cms?picid=99287592
  4. "Actress Radhika to play Nisha in Manju Warrier's 'Ayisha'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  5. "Manju Warrier's Indo- Arab film 'Ayisha' starts rolling". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  6. Singh, Apoorva (2022-01-26). "Manju Warrier's Film 'Ayisha' Starts Rolling". KSHVID. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  7. "Malayalam actress Manju Warrier announces Indo-Arab film". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  8. "Malayalam actress Manju Warrier wraps up filming of 'Ayisha' in the UAE". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  9. "Prabhu Deva comes onboard for Manju Warrier's 'Ayisha', the latter says "Dreams do come true!"". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  10. "Prabhudheva joins as choreographer in Manju Warrier film Ayisha". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  11. "Manju Warrier appears in a joyful avatar in the first look poster of 'Ayisha'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  12. "Manju Warrier's 'Ayisha' wraps up UAE schedule". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  13. "It's a wrap for Manju Warrier starrer 'Ayisha'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  14. Soman, Deepa. "Manju Warrier is the main reason for me to do my next film Ayisha: Radhika". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  15. "Makers of 'Ayisha' launch 'Kannile Kannile' song teaser on Manju Warrier's birthday". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  16. "Kannilu Kannilu song from Manju Warrier's Ayisha out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  17. "Manju Warrier's Ayisha trailer hints at an empowering story". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  18. "'Ayisha' trailer: Manju Warrier starrer promises an engaging entertainer". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  19. "Manju Warrier's Ayisha censored". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  20. "Manju Warrier's Ayisha gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  21. "Release plans announced for Manju Warrier's Ayisha". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  22. "Aamir Pallikal: Ayisha will give you a new cinematic experience". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  23. "Ayisha Movie Review : A poignant story of an amazing woman". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  24. "Ayisha Movie Review: Manju Warrier's feel-good film about Nilambur Ayisha works for the most part". India Today. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  25. "'Ayisha' movie review: Moving tale of friendship and resilience". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  26. "Manju Warrier's film is a feel-good narrative woven out of Nilambur Ayisha's life". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
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