Vikruthi (transl. Mischief) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Emcy Joseph and produced by A. D. Sreekumar, Ganesh Menon and Lakshmi Warrier.[1] The film stars Suraj Venjarammoodu and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is based on true events that occurred on a Kochi Metro train, where a picture of a sleeping hearing/speech-impaired man was taken and shared online by a passenger assuming he was drunk. It upsets the man and his family after it goes viral.[2] The film was released on 4 October 2019.[3] The film was remade in Tamil as Payanigal Gavanikkavum.[4]
| Vikrithi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Emcy Joseph |
| Written by | Ajeesh P. Thomas |
| Produced by | A. D. Sreekumar Ganesh Menon Lakshmi Warrier |
| Starring | Suraj Venjarammoodu Soubin Shahir |
| Cinematography | Alby |
| Edited by | Ayoob Khan |
| Music by | Bijibal |
Production company | Cut 2 Create Pictures |
| Distributed by | Century Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
editEldho and his wife Elsy are both hearing and speech impaired. After spending two nights in the hospital where his daughter was admitted, Eldho travels back home on a Kochi Metro train but he falls asleep. Another passenger, Sameer, finds this amusing and decides to post a picture of Eldho online, labelling him a drunkard. The rest of the movie explores the troubles Eldho and his family face when he is recognized by people as the "Kochi Metro Drunkard", as well as how Sameer deals with the consequences of his actions.
Cast
edit- Suraj Venjarammoodu as Eldho
- Soubin Shahir as Sameer Muhammed
- Vincy Aloshious as Zeenath
- Surabhi Lakshmi as Elsy
- Mamukkoya as Muhammad
- Mamitha Baiju as Suhara
- Gracy Soudi as Khadeejumma
- Pauly Valsan as Reethamma
- Jaffar Idukki as Varghese
- Irshad as Nazar
- Riya Saira as Sajitha
- Baburaj as CI Siju Varkey
- Sudhi Koppa as Bineesh
- Bhagath Manuel as Elleyas
- Sudheer Karamana as Prabhalan
- Nebish Benson as Basil
- Mareena Michael Kurisingal as Bella Varghese
- Meghanathan as Hassan
- Balu Varghese as Salim
- Shivaji Guruvayoor as Advocate Freddy
Production
editThe film marks the debut of Emcy Joseph as a film director.[5][6] He is the founder of PERAKA MEDIA,[7] the AD Film Production House in Kochi.[8] He has also published LAVA, a collection of eight stories written in a cinematic style.[9][10]
Soundtrack
edit| Vikruthi | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 28 September 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Studio | Bodhi | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Manorama Music | |||
| Bijibal chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack was composed by Bijibal with lyrics by Santhosh Varma.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaanumbol" | Ramshi Ahamed | 2:22 |
| 2. | "Chillayile" | Harishankar K. S. | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Ividoru" | Chako | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Mathiyolam" | Bijipal | 2:49 |
| 5. | "Vidarum" | Mridul Nair | 2:29 |
Release
editThe film was released theatrically on 4 October 2019.[11]
Box office
editThe film grossed approximately ₹3.85 crore in its first week run in Kerala.[12]
Accolades
editReferences
edit- ^ "'വികൃതി'യുമായി സൗബിനും സുരാജും". Manorama (in Malayalam). 8 July 2019. Archived from the original on 11 July 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ Deepa Soman (4 October 2019). "Vikruthi movie review highlights: A life torn apart by a misleading online post". Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 October 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Vikruthi". Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 October 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Suraj Venjaramoodu- Soubin Shahir starrer 'Vikruthi' to be remade in Tamil". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ "Soubin Shahir-Suraj Venjaramoodu film titled Vikruthi". The New Indian Express. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Vikruthi (2019) - Vikruthi Malayalam Movie". NOWRUNNING. 8 July 2019. Archived from the original on 29 September 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Home". perakamedia.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
- ^ "'Vikrithi' is inspired by a true incident: Emcy Joseph". The Hindu. 3 October 2019. Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "കഥാസമാഹാരം പ്രകാശനം". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Lava Book by Emcy Joseph - Anthology of 8 short stories". Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ News Network, Times (3 October 2019). "'Jallikattu' to lock horns with 'Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal', 'Aadyarathri' and 'Vikruthi'!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ Pillai, Sreedhar (14 October 2019). "Jallikattu beats Aadyarathri, Vikruthi to top Kerala box office, earns Rs. 7.30 cr in opening week". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 14 October 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
- ^ archive, From our online (13 October 2020). "Kerala state film awards: Vasanthi wins best film, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kani Kusruti chosen for top acting awards". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 May 2024.