Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum
Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum (The Ant and the Butterfly) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language adventure-comedy-drama film directed by Akhil Sathyan. The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Anjana Jayaprakash, Viji Venkatesh and Dhwani Rajesh. It is produced by Sethu Mannarkkad under the banner of Full Moon Cinema. This film released on 28 April 2023 and received critical positive response from critics and audiences and was a commercial success.
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Directed by | Akhil Sathyan |
Written by | Akhil Sathyan |
Produced by | Sethu Mannarkkad |
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Cinematography | Sharan Velayudhan |
Edited by | Akhil Sathyan |
Music by | Justin Prabhakaran |
Production company | Full Moon Cinema |
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Running time | 171 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Budget | ₹ 10 Crore |
Box office | ₹ 15.00 Crore |
Plot
A middle-class Malayali man settles in Mumbai and must resolve incidents taking place during a journey to Kerala, India.
Cast
- Fahadh Faasil as Prasanth Rajan aka Pachu
- Anjana Jayaprakash as Hamsadhwani
- Viji Venkatesh as Laila
- Dhwani Rajesh as Nidhi
- Mukesh as Rajan, Pachu's Father
- Vineeth as Riyas, Laila's Son
- Innocent as Vasumaman
- Indrans as Raveendran / Ravi
- Nandhu
- Shanthi Krishna as Pachu's Mother & Rajan's Wife
- Ahaana Krishna
- Shruti Ramachandran
- Althaf Salim
- Mohan Agashe
- Chhaya Kadam
- Piyush Kumar
- Abhiram Radhakrishnan as Peter
- Avyukth Menon
Production
The title poster of the film on January 2021[1]and the entire shooting was finished on November 2022[2].Film noted debuted for the director[3].Later the trailer was released[4][5].[6]
Reception
This film received generally positive reviews from critics. Sajin Shrijith[7] critic from Cinema Express gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that "but not too syrupy, experience that would leave a smile on my face, and that's exactly what I got"[8].Anna Mathews critic of Times of india wrote that "This is definitely a movie reminiscent of sweet 80s-90s films and one to watch with the family." and gave 3.5 out 5 stars[9].G. Ragesh critic of Onmanorama stated that "Avyukt Menon as the cute and funny little boy on his way back to Mumbai from Sabarimala was a joy."[10].A critic from Indian Express wrote that "Overall, for those seeking a relaxed viewing experience this weekend, Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum is likely a satisfactory choice." and gave 2.5 stars out of 5[11]
References
- "Fahadh Faasil-Akhil Sathyan movie titled 'Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum'". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "The last schedule of Fahadh's 'Paachuvum Albudha Vilakkum' begins". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "'Pachuvum Athbhutha Vilakkum': Fahadh Faasil impresses in Akhil Sathyan debut". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum trailer has the quintessential feel-good vibe". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "Fahadh Faasil starrer 'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum' trailer out, late actor Innocent's presence adds to the excitement". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum: Vineeth recalls meeting a 10-year-old Fahadh Faasil!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum' review: Laidback entertainer with enough laughs, romance". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum Movie Review: Laidback entertainer with enough laughs, romance". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum Movie Review : A feel-good story". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "'Pachuvum Athbhutha Vilakkum': Fahadh Faasil impresses in Akhil Sathyan debut". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum movie review: This Fahadh Faasil starrer is worth adding to your weekend-watch list". The Indian Express. 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2023-04-30.