Sookshmadarshini
| Sookshmadarshini | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical Release Poster | |
| Directed by | M. C. Jithin |
| Written by | Athul Ramachandran Libin T. B. |
| Produced by | A. V. Anoop Shyju Khalid Sameer Thahir |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sharan Velayudhan Nair |
| Edited by | Chaman Chakko |
| Music by | Christo Xavier |
Production companies | AVA Productions Happy Hours Entertainments |
| Distributed by | Bhavana Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | est. ₹23 crores[1] |
Sookshmadarshini (transl. Microscope) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film film directed and co-written by M. C. Jithin. It was produced by Happy Hours Entertainments and AVA Productions, and stars Basil Joseph and Nazriya Nazim. The film marks Nazriya's return to Malayalam films after a four year hiatus.[2]
Sookshmadarshini was released in theatres on 22 November 2024, to positive reviews from critics.[3][4]
Plot
[edit]Manuel returns with his mother to their former home in a middle-class neighbourhood. Suspicious of his intentions, Priyadarshini and her friends begin gathering clues, convinced he may be hiding something sinister.
Cast
[edit]- Basil Joseph as Manuel
- Nazriya Nazim as Priyadarshini "Priya" Antony
- Akhila Bhargavan as Sulu
- Merin Philip as Stephy
- Pooja Mohanraj as Asma
- Siddharth Bharathan as Dr John
- Deepak Parambol as Antony
- Kottayam Ramesh as Roy
- Manohari Joy as Gracy Ammachi
- Abhiram Radhakrishnan as Finance Manager
- Hezzah Mehak as Kani Antony
- Aparna Ram as Dayana
- Saraswathi Menon as Adhithi
Production
[edit]Happy Hours Entertainments and AVA Productions announced the film in May 2024, with Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph as the leads.[5] The film marks Nazriya's return to Malayalam films after four years who last appeared in Trance (2020).[6] Later, Deepak Parambol, Siddharth Bharathan, Merin Philp, Akhila Bhargavan, Pooja Mohanraj and Kottayam Ramesh were cast in other prominent roles.[7] Principal photography for the film begin in May 2024 and the film was shot accross Kerala.[8] In August 2024, the filming was wrapped up.[9][10]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music for the film was composed by Christo Xavier.[11] The film has only one track which is used as a promotional song.[12]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dhurooha Manthahasame" | Mu. Ri | Ahi Ajayan | 2:54 |
| Total length: | 2:54 | |||
Release
[edit]The trailer of Sookshmadarshini was released on 16 November 2024.[13] The film was released in theatres on 22 November 2024.[14]
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]On the opening day of its release, the film grossed ₹1.55 crore worldwide. Following more occupancy, Sookshmadarshini grossed over ₹15 crore in its first weekend.[15][16]
Critical reception
[edit]Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "From the outset, Sookshmadarshini expertly balances mystery and comedy, ensuring that neither overshadows the other, creating a harmonious blend that engages audiences throughout."[17] S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote, "The film is a cleverly written thriller that turns what could easily have been a run-of-the-mill film into an elevating experience. It becomes yet another addition to Malayalam cinema’s unrelenting run this year, both in quality and variety."[18]
Cris of The News Minute wrote, "MC Jithin directed a smartly-written script, putting Nazriya and Basil Joseph in the thick of it, and pulling off one helluva thriller with Sookshmadarshini."[19] Vignesh Madhu of Cinema Express wrote, "Backed by brilliant writing and clever casting choices, MC crafts Sookshmadarshini as a thoroughly engaging experience. What stands out is the refreshing treatment that doesn't conform to the genre formulas."[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sookshmadarshini Box Office Collections: Basil Joseph, Naziya Nazim's mystery thriller continues scoring big, inches closer to Rs 25 crore mark". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph's Malayalam film Sookshmadarshini goes on floors". News18 India. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "South Movies Releasing This Week: Vishwak Sen starrer Mechanic Rocky to Nazriya Nazim Fahadh, Basil Joseph's Sookshmadarshini". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Ent Top Stories: Audience review Malayalam film Sookshmadarshini". Mid Day. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Basil Joseph and Nazriya Nazim to headline Sookshmadarshini". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini: Nazriya Nazim's comeback Malayalam film, also starring Basil Joseph, goes on floors". The Hindu. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Nazriya Nazim's comeback flick 'Sookshmadarshini' shoot begins with ensemble cast". Mathrubhumi English. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Makers of Basil Joseph and Nazriya Nazim's Sookshmadarshini share the switch-on ceremony video". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Basil Joseph and Nazriya Nazim's Sookshmadarshini". Cinema Express. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini: Makers release motion poster of Nazriya Nazim-Basil Joseph film". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Promo music video 'Dhurooha Manthahasame' from Sookshmadarshini out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "Watch: High Energy First Single From Basil Joseph-Nazriya's Sookshmadarshini is Out!". Times Now. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini trailer: Basil Joseph and Nazriya Nazim must beware of their neighbours". The Indian Express. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini: Nazriya, Basil Joseph's film to release on November 22". India Today. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini' box office collections day 1: This mystery film mints Rs 1.55 crores". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini box office collection first weekend (Day 3): Nazriya Nazim, Basil Joseph's film is a winner". OTTPlay. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini movie review: Basil Joseph, Nazriya Nazim deliver a suspenseful and hilarious mystery comedy". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini movie review: Nazriya Nazim, Basil Joseph headline a cleverly written thriller that delivers a satisfying high". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini review: Nazriya-Basil film is a fun, smartly written thriller". The News Minute. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini Movie Review: Intelligent writing and clever casting choices elevate this mystery thriller". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 November 2024.