Kadalkkaattu (2024 film)
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Kadalkkaattu (2024 film) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language period drama featurette written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Rathish ambat.It is based on Nair's 1957 short story of the same name.The featurette is part of the anthology web series Manorathangal (transl. Mindscapes), which consists of nine featurettes adapted from Nair's short stories.
| Kadalkkaattu | |
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| Directed by | Rathish Ambat |
| Written by | M. T. Vasudevan Nair |
| Based on | Kadalkkaattu by M. T. Vasudevan Nair |
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| Starring | Indrajith Sukumaran Aparna Balamurali |
| Narrated by | Kamal Haasan |
| Cinematography | Loganathan Srinivasan |
| Edited by | Dilip Dhamodar |
| Music by | Bijibal |
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| Distributed by | ZEE5 |
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Running time | 39 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Synopsis
A successful businessman Keshav leads a double life, juggling his family in the village and a mistress in the city. His life takes an unexpected turn when his lover reveals a shocking secret, forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions
Cast
- Indrajith Sukumaran as Keshav
- Navaneeth as Child Keshav
- Madhav P as Young Keshav
- Aparna Balamurali as Bharathi
- Ann Augustine as Margaret
- Sanju Sivram as Vincent
- Thennal Abhilash as Babymol
Production
The anthology consists of nine short stories by M. T. Vasudevan Nair.[1] It was conceptualised by Nair's daughter, Aswathy V. Nair, during the COVID-19 pandemic to commemorate his 90th birthday. Initially, she selected 20 stories, but eventually narrowed it down to 10, and finally settled on nine. While her initial intention was to focus on stories with female protagonists, she also included stories with male protagonists after discovering several compelling narratives. Explaining her decision, she stated, "I wanted women as the protagonists but discovered many wonderful stories with male protagonists. Ultimately, I chose stories with an abiding human element, with emotions of love, lust, greed and revenge, etc". Aswathy also directed one segment titled Vilpana.[2] According to Onmanorama, the anthology draws inspiration from Stories by Rabindranath Tagore (2015), a television series based on the works of poet Rabindranath Tagore.[3]
Aswathy served as the creative producer. The series began production in 2021. By January 2022, six of the films had completed production, including Silalikhitham, Vilpana, Kadal Kattu, Kazhcha, Abhayam Thedi Veendum, and Swargam Thurakkuna Samayam. Priyadarshan-directed Olavum Theeravum is a remake of the 1970 film of the same name. It began production on 10 July 2022[4] and wrapped up on 17 July 2022.[5] Priyadarshan also directed Silalikhitham.[6] Kadugannawa Oru Yathra was initially supposed to be directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery.[7] But Ranjith replaced him and began production on 16 August 2022[8] and wrapped up on 26 August 2022.[9] Olavum Theeravum completed filming in July 2022 in Thodupuzha,[10] which was made in black-and-white format.[11] Initially, the series was produced for Netflix, but the platform rejected the anthology reportedly due to the addition of new segments starring Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil which increased the production cost. Later, ZEE5acquired the series.
References
- ^ "'Manorathangal': Mammootty, Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil in MT Vasudevan's anthology". Mathrubhumi News. 16 July 2024.
- ^ Salam, Ziya Us (13 July 2023). "MT Vasudevan Nair and nine shades of life". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Thampuran, Atmaja Varma (12 January 2022). "MT Vasudevan Nair, Mollywood A-listers come together for Netflix anthology". Onmanorama. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Mohanlal Begins Shooting For Priyadarshan's 'Olavum Theeravum' In Thodupuzha". The Times Of India. 10 July 2022.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Mohanlal-Priyadarshan's 'Olavum Theeravum'". The Times Of India. 18 July 2022.
- ^ "എംടിയുടെ രചനയില് സിനിമയൊരുക്കാന് പ്രിയദര്ശന്; ബിജു മേനോന് നായകന്". Asianet News. 24 August 2021. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "MT Vasudevan Nair, Mollywood A-listers come together for Netflix anthology". Onmanorama. 12 January 2022. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Mammootty, Ranjith to start shooting for Kadugannawa Oru Yathra next week". Cinema Express. 9 August 2022. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Mammootty's 'Kadugannawa Oru Yathra' Wraps Up The Shoot". The Times Of India. 26 August 2022. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ ETimes.in (18 July 2022). "It's a wrap for Mohanlal-Priyadarshan's 'Olavum Theeravum'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Web Team (22 February 2022). "ആ വ്യത്യസ്താനുഭവവുമായി എത്തി ഞെട്ടിച്ചത് മമ്മൂട്ടി; പക്ഷേ ആദ്യം ഷൂട്ട് പൂർത്തിയാക്കിയത് മോഹൻലാൽ". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Netflix drops Mohanlal, Mammootty and Fahadh Faasil's MT Vasudevan Nair anthology?". South Live. 2 June 2023. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Mammootty-Mohanlal starrer anthology series based on MT Vasudevan Nair's works set for OTT release". Mathrubhumi News. 14 July 2024. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.