Oru Jaathi Jathakam
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| Oru Jaathi Jathakam | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. Mohanan |
| Written by | Rakesh Mantodi |
| Co-writer | Sharesh Malayankandy |
| Produced by | Maha Subair |
| Starring | Vineeth Sreenivasan Nikhila Vimal Babu Antony Kayadu Lohar Isha Talwar Pooja Mohanraj Mridul Nair |
| Cinematography | Viswajith Odukkathil |
| Edited by | Ranjan Abraham |
| Music by | Guna Balasubramanian |
Production company | Varnachithra Big Screen |
| Distributed by | Varnachithra Big Screen |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹5 crore [1] |
Oru Jaathi Jathakam (transl. One peculiar horoscope) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by M. Mohanan and written by Rakesh Mantodi.[2] It stars Vineeth Sreenivasan,[3] Nikhila Vimal, Babu Antony, Kayadu Lohar, Isha Talwar, Pooja Mohanraj and Mridul Nair .[4][5]
Plot
[edit]Revolves around the life story of man in north malabar. When the girl, who is supposedly an expert in palmistry, requests Jayesh to display his hand, he eagerly obliges. But when she tells him that this will be the worst time of his life, it surprises him.
The unnamed girl continues by predicting that he will be ridiculed by many in his life and that he will ultimately create a great deal of trouble. Later on, she warns him once more that the real danger is within. Furthermore, the spectator is shown a series of turbulent events in Jayesh's life, suggesting that the girl's claims are true. Numerous young women he meets also have significant roles in everything that goes on in his life.
Cast
[edit]- Vineeth Sreenivasan as Maampurath Jayesh
- Nikhila Vimal as Sinitha
- Babu Antony as Ramesh Babu
- Kayadu Lohar as Janaki
- Isha Talwar as Thattrikutty
- Pooja Mohanraj
- Mridul Nair
- Sayanora Philip as Baby
- P. P. Kunhikrishnan as Maampurathu Raghavan
- Vidhu Prathap
- Ranji Kankol
- Amal Thaha
- Indu Thampi as Pallavi
- Rejitha Madhu
- Chippy Devassy as Merin
- Varsha Ramesh
- Arvind Reghu
- Sivadas Kannur
- Sarath Sabha
- Haritha Parokkod
- Shaun Romy
- Nirmal Palazhi
- Vijayakrishnan
- Aishwarya Midhun Koroth as Gopika
- Anusree Ajithan
- Divakaran Vishnumangalam
Production
[edit]Filming began in July 2023 in Kochi.[6]
Release
[edit]Oru Jaathi Jathakam was released in theatres on 31 January 2025.
Controversy
[edit]On 8 February 2025, The Kerala High Court issued a notice against the film, responding to a petition moved by Shakiy S. Priyamvada alleging that certain dialogues in the film are derogatory and humiliating towards the LGBTQ+ community.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "30 കോടി മുടക്കിയ ടൊവിനോ ചിത്രം തിയറ്ററിൽ നേടിയത് വെറും 3.5 കോടി; 'രേഖാചിത്രം' ഒരേയൊരു ഹിറ്റ്". Manorama News (in Malayalam). 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ FC, Team (6 February 2024). "First Poster Of Vineeth Sreenivasan's Oru Jathi Jathakam Out". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Oru Jathi Jathakam | ഒരു ജാതി ജാതകം - Mallu Release | Watch Malayalam Full Movies". Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Vineeth Sreenivasan to headline 'Oru Jaathi Oru Jaathakam'; check out the title poster here". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "സ്യൂട്ടണിഞ്ഞ് വിനീത് ശ്രീനിവാസൻ, ചുറ്റിനും സുന്ദരിമാർ; 'ഒരു ജാതി ജാതകം' ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക് പോസ്റ്റർ". Mathrubhumi. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Vineeth Srinivasan's Oru Jathi Jathakam Goes On Floors In Kochi". News18. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Remarks against LGBTQ+ community: HC issues notice against makers of 'Oru Jaathi Jathakam'". Onmanorama. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Oru Jaathi Jathakam Movie Controversy: 'ഒരു ജാതി ജാതകം' സിനിമയിലെ ക്വീര്-സ്ത്രീ വിരുദ്ധ പരാമര്ശം; നടപടിയുമായി ഹൈക്കോടതി". Zee News. 9 February 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2025.