Sulaikha Manzil

Sulaikha Manzil is an Indian Malayalam-language romantic-comedy film directed by Ashraf Hamza under the banner Chembosky Motion Pictuers. It stars Lukman Avaran , Anarkali Marakar and Chemban Vinod Jose in lead roles.[1] The film was released on April 21, 2023,[2] and received generally positive reviews from critics and audience.[3][4]

Sulaikha Manzil
Theatrical Release poster
Directed byAshraf Hamza
Written byAshraf Hamza
Produced byChemban Vinod Jose
Subeesh Kannanchery
Sameer Karat
StarringLukman Avaran
Anarkali Marikar
CinematographyKannan Patteri
Edited byNoufal Abdullah
Music byVishnu Vijay
Production
company
Chembosky Motion Pictures
Distributed byCentury Films
Release date
21 April 2023
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Synopsis

When the marriage between Haala and Ameen gets decided in a short span of time with very little time for preparations, it leads dramatic ride between the families.

Cast

Production

The first look poster was released in February 2023[5]and second look poster was released with the release date.[6] Later teaser was released.[7]

Reception

Athira M critic of The Hindu stated that "overall, there isn’t a lot to get enthused about the film other than the performances and the feel-good moments thrown in here and there"[8]. Archana Anoop of Onmanorama stated that "The film's biggest plus has to be Vishnu Vijay's soulful music, which captures the essence of Malabar Muslim weddings."[9]. Critics from Manorama News[10] and Mathrubhumi [11] gave mixed reviews.

Music

Music was composed and produced by Vishnu Vijay.[12] Lyrics were penned by Muhsin Parari and Dr. Shamshad Hussain.[13] The soundtrack accompanied for the film has six songs in number.[14] The song 'Jil Jil Jil' features stanzas from 'Aararum Manassil Ninnorikkalulm' - a yesteryear Mappila Paattu written by T. K. Kuttiyali and composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy.[15] The album features one remix version and one re-recorded version of 'Ethra Naal', a music single by singer Saleem Kodathur with additional lyrics penned by Muhsin Parari.[16] Vijay, Pushpavathy Poypadathu, Ahi Ajayan, Varsha Renjith, Meera Prakash and Muhsin Parari gave vocals for the tracks featured in the album.[17] The soundtrack is influenced by traditional Muslim musical styles of Northern Kerala.[18] It was released on 9 May 2023 by Think Music.[19] The soundtrack album received positive feedback from music listeners and critics, appreciating Vishnu Vijay for his compositions and Muhsin Parari for the catchy and fresh lyrics.[20][21]

Sulaikha Manzil
Soundtrack album by
Vishnu Vijay
Released9 May 2023
Recorded2022-2023
Studio2 Bar Q Studios, Chennai
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length22:02
LanguageMalayalam
LabelThink Music
ProducerVishnu Vijay
Vishnu Vijay chronology
Thallumaala
(2022)		 Sulaikha Manzil
(2023)
External audio
audio icon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, from Spotify

Track listing
Sulaikha Manzil[22]
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Haalaake Maarunne"Muhsin ParariVishnu VijayPushpavathy Poypadathu, Ahi Ajayan03:16
2."Jil Jil Jil"Muhsin Parari,
T. K. Kuttiyali		Vishnu Vijay,
T. K. Ramamoorthy		Varsha Renjith, Meera Prakash05:36
3."Alankaara Puthukkangal"Dr. Shamshad HussainVishnu VijayVishnu Vijay, Varsha Renjith01:06
4."Ethra Naal"Muhsin Parari,
Saleem Kodathoor		Vishnu Vijay,
Saleem Kodathoor		Vishnu Vijay, Muhsin Parari02:57
5."Dua (Paramadhayaavin)"Muhsin ParariVishnu VijayVishnu Vijay04:24
6."Ethra Naal (Album Version)"Saleem KodathoorSaleem Kodathoor
(re-recorded by Vishnu Vijay)		Saleem Kodathoor04:41
Total length:22:02

Promotional track
"Olam Up[23]"
Single by Dabzee, Fathima Jahaan, Anarkali Marikar
LanguageMalayalam
Released26 April 2023
GenreFolk, Hip-hop
Length3:15
Songwriter(s)Dabzee
Composer(s)Dabzee
Producer(s)SHMR Music
Dabzee singles chronology
"Vecho Foot"
(2022)		 "Olam Up[23]"
(2023)
External audio
audio icon Olam Up from Spotify
audio icon Olam Up on YouTube

A promotional song titled "Olam Up" written and composed by Dabzee was released on 22 April 2023.[23] The song was performed by Dabzee, Fathima Jahaan and Anarkali Marikar.[24] The song was written in native Malabar slang, and music style influenced by traditional Mappila songs with elements of Hip hop music incorporated.[25] The track gathered positive reviews.

References
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  2. "Makers of 'Sulaikha Manzil' confirm Eid release". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  3. "'Sulaikha Manzil' Review: A must-watch film that leaves you satisfied like a cup of Sulaimani". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  4. "മധുരമുളള സുലൈമാനി കുടിച്ച പോലെ, മനോഹരം ഈ കല്യാണ കാഴ്ചകൾ; സുലൈഖ മൻസിൽ റിവ്യൂ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  5. "Lukman, Anarkali lead Ashraf Hamza's next 'Sulaikha Manzil'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  6. "The second look of Sulaikha Manzil out, makers confirm Eid release". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  7. "Sulaikha Manzil teaser is out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  8. M, Athira (2023-04-22). "'Sulaikha Manzil' movie review: This Ashraf Hamza-directorial entertains only in parts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  9. "'Sulaikha Manzil' Review: A must-watch film that leaves you satisfied like a cup of Sulaimani". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  10. "മധുരമുളള സുലൈമാനി കുടിച്ച പോലെ, മനോഹരം ഈ കല്യാണ കാഴ്ചകൾ; സുലൈഖ മൻസിൽ റിവ്യൂ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-04-29.
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  12. Listen to Jil Jil Jil Song by Vishnu Vijay on Gaana.com, retrieved 2023-05-13
  13. Sulaikha Manzil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Vishnu Vijay, Mu.Ri & Dr. Shamsadh Hussain, 2023-05-09, retrieved 2023-05-13
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  15. "Jil Jil JIl (Aadyaanuraagakkolu) (Sulaikha Manzil [2023]) | ജിൽ ജിൽ ജിൽ (ആദ്യാനുരാഗക്കോള്) (സുലൈഖ മൻസിൽ [2023])". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  16. Desk, Web (2023-04-29). "'എത്ര നാള് കാത്തിരുന്നു ഒന്നുകാണുവാന്‍'; തിയറ്ററുകളില്‍ ആടി തകര്‍ത്ത സുലൈഖ മന്‍സിലിലെ ഗാനം പുറത്ത്". www.mediaoneonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  17. Sulaikha Manzil - Vishnu Vijay, Pushpavathy Poypadathu, Ahi Ajayan - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, 2023-03-10, retrieved 2023-05-13
  18. Vath (21 April 2023). "As the sweet Sulaimani drank, these wedding scenes are beautiful; Sulaikha Manzil Review – Sulaikha Manzil Movie Review". India Posts English. Retrieved 14 May 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. music.amazon.com https://music.amazon.com/es-co/albums/B0C4PDRDR6. Retrieved 2023-05-13. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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  21. Ramachandran, Arjun (2023-04-21). "Sulaikha Manzil review: Delves into big fat weddings and realities faced by couples". The South First. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  22. "Sulaikha Manzil". Spotify.
  23. Olam Up Video Song | Jinu Thoma | Dabzee | Anarkali | Jahaan | Chemban Vinod Jose | Lukman Avaran, retrieved 2023-05-13
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  25. "സുലൈഖ മൻസിലിന്റെ വിജയാഘോഷങ്ങൾക്ക് മാറ്റു കൂട്ടാൻ "ഓളം UP" പ്രോമോ സോങ്". Mathrubhumi. 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
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