Vellivelichathil is a 2014 Indian Malayalam film directed by Madhu Kaithapram, starring John Brittas[1] and Iniya in the leading roles. This is the first Malayalam film to be shot entirely in Muscat, Oman.[1]

Vellivelichathil
Directed byMadhu Kaithapram
Written byC. V. Balakrishnan
Produced byRamesh Nambiar
StarringJohn Brittas
Iniya
Geeta Poduval
CinematographySeenu Sidharth
Edited byJohnkutty
Music byDeepankuran
Bijibal
Distributed byWell Flow Talkies
Release date
  • 19 September 2014 (2014-09-19)
Running time
2 hours
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

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The plot revolves around the life of Upendran, played by John Brittas, who falls in love with and wishes to marry a bar dancer, played by Iniya. The lives of NRI Malayalees are portrayed by the other characters in the movie, depicting their daily struggles.[1]

Cast

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Music

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The music soundtrack for the movie was released by Satyam Audios.

Track listing

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Vellivelichathil
Soundtrack album by
Deepankuran
LanguageMalayalam
LabelSatyam Audios
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Randupranaya"K. S. Chitra 
2."Baje Shahnayi"Hariharan 
3."Panankiliye"Ahmed 

Reception

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The film received mixed reviews and did not do too well in the box office. The Times of India movie reviews rated the movie with 1 and a half stars and calling Madhu Kaithapram's effort a lazy act of self-indulgence.[2] The Satellite rights for the movie were secured by Asianet.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "At home in an alien land". The Hindu. 19 September 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Vellivelichathil". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 September 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  3. ^ "VELLI VELICHATHIL MALAYALAM MOVIE SATELLITE RIGHTS WITH ASIANET". www.satelliterights.com. Satellite Rights. Archived from the original on 12 October 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.