Nunakkuzhi
| Nunakkuzhi | |
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| Directed by | Jeethu Joseph |
| Written by | K. R. Krishna Kumar |
| Produced by | Saregama |
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| Cinematography | Satheesh Kurup |
| Edited by | V. S. Vinayak |
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Production company | |
| Distributed by | Aashirvad Cinemas |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹23 crore[1] |
Nunakkuzhi is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language crime comedy film directed by Jeethu Joseph,[2] and starring Basil Joseph, Grace Antony and Siddique in the lead roles alongside Manoj K. Jayan, Binu Pappu, Baiju Santhosh, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese and Althaf Salim in supporting roles.[3]
Nunakkuzhi released in theatres on 15 August 2024.[2] It received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and audiences alike and became a commercial success at the box office.[3]
Plot
[edit]A young man caught in a web of lies and mistaken identities must unravel a series of interconnected events involving a sex tape, a murder accusation, and a missing laptop, as he teams up with an income tax officer to retrieve his laptop and clear his name as his wife's life hangs in the balance.
Cast
[edit]- Basil Joseph as Eby Zachariah Poozhikunnel
- Grace Antony as Rashmita Ranjith
- Nikhila Vimal as Rimi Zachariah
- Siddique as Bhamakrishnan
- Manoj K. Jayan as Sundarnath
- Althaf Salim as Naveen
- Binu Pappu as Saagaran Chamakala
- Baiju Santhosh as CI Abraham Tharakan
- Azees Nedumangad as CPO Santhosh
- Aju Varghese as Ranjith
- Saiju Kurup as Dr. Jayadevan
- Swasika as Maya
- Lena as Eby's mother
- Selvaraj as CPO Sadhanandhan
Reception
[edit]Nunakuzhi received positive reviews from critics on release.[4][5] Rohit Panicker of Times Now rated the film 3.5/5 and wrote: "A Fun, Entertaining Film That Delivers As Promised"[6] S. R. Praveen wrote, "On the whole, Nunakuzhi is a briskly-paced fun ride, which proves that Jeethu Joseph is adept at more than just thrillers."[7] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express wrote, "For those who prefer only subtle situational comedy, Nunakuzhi may seem loud, over-the-top and even grating. But for those who enjoy comedy that unfolds through a chain reaction of events, eventually spiralling into complete chaos, this Jeethu Joseph film could be just what you need this week."[8] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote:"An eccentric Basil Joseph stars in a fun Jeethu Joseph film"[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Nunakkuzhi' box office collections day 21: Basil Joseph starrer collects more than Rs 23 crore". The Times Of India. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ a b "Nunakuzhi: Not a typical Jeethu Joseph film as humour is the only selling point". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ a b Cris (2024-08-15). "Going overboard with its element of confusion, Jeethu Joseph's Nunakuzhi is still fun". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "നുണകളാൽ പടുത്തുയർത്തിയ കൊട്ടാരത്തിൽ ചിരിപ്പൂരം, കളറാണ് ജീത്തു ജോസഫിൻ്റെ 'നുണക്കുഴി' | REVIEW". Mathrubhumi News (in Malayalam). 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "പ്രേക്ഷകരെ ചിരിയുടെ കുഴിയിൽ വീഴ്ത്തി ജീത്തു ജോസഫ്; 'നുണക്കുഴി' റിവ്യു". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Nunakkuzhui Review: A Fun, Entertaining Film That Delivers As Promised". Times Now. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (2024-08-15). "'Nunakuzhi' movie review: Jeethu Joseph's comic caper is a briskly paced fun ride". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Nunakuzhi movie review: Jeethu Joseph and Basil Joseph hit a home run with this comedy of errors". The Indian Express. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "An eccentric Basil Joseph stars in a fun Jeethu Joseph film | 'Nunakuzhi' movie review | Onmanorama". Onmanorama. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-16.