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'''''Medulla Oblongata''''' is a [[Malayalam]] movie produced by S. Madhan and directed by Suresh Nair. It is a remake of 2012 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom]]''. The remake stars Rahul Madhav and newcomer Avaana.
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'''''Medulla Oblongata''''' is a 2014 Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language film produced by S. Madhan and directed by Suresh Nair. It is a remake of 2012 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] film ''[[Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom]]''. The film stars Rahul Madhav and newcomer Aavaana.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 April 2014 |title=Medulla Oblongata says the story of friendships |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Medulla-Oblongata-says-the-story-of-friendships/articleshow/34198036.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130051452/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Medulla-Oblongata-says-the-story-of-friendships/articleshow/34198036.cms |archive-date=30 November 2020 |access-date=9 October 2023 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2014 |title=Avaana and Arjun in the screening of Medulla Oblam Katta in Kochi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/Avaana-and-Arjun-in-the-screening-of-Medulla-Oblam-Katta-in-Kochi/articleshow/35605881.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009145828/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/Avaana-and-Arjun-in-the-screening-of-Medulla-Oblam-Katta-in-Kochi/articleshow/35605881.cms |archive-date=9 October 2023 |access-date=9 October 2023 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2014 |title=Medulla Oblam Katta taken off theatres; case filed against re-release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Medulla-Oblam-Katta-taken-off-theatres-case-filed-against-re-release/articleshow/35618546.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009145824/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Medulla-Oblam-Katta-taken-off-theatres-case-filed-against-re-release/articleshow/35618546.cms |archive-date=9 October 2023 |access-date=9 October 2023 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Chandru (Rahul Madav) is all set to marry his lover Nidhi Patel (Avana). Two days before the wedding, Chandru plays a leisurely cricket match with his best friends Appachan (Saiju Kurup), Seetharaman (Arjun Nandakumar) and Mani Kantan (Rakendu). While attempting to catch a ball, Chandru falls down and gets hit on the area of the head where the [[medulla oblongata]] is located and temporarily loses his memory of the past year. In the process, he even forgets about Nidhi and the impending marriage. After a doctor tells them that Chandru will regain his memory in two days, Appachan, Mani Kantan and Seetharaman decide not to disclose the truth to his relatives, especially to Nidhi.
Chandru is all set to marry his lover Nidhi Patel. Two days before the wedding, Chandru plays a leisurely cricket match with his best friends Appachan, Seetharaman and Mani Kantan. While attempting to catch a ball, Chandru falls down and gets hit on the area of the head where the [[medulla oblongata]] is located and temporarily loses his memory of the past year. In the process, he even forgets about Nidhi and the impending marriage. After a doctor tells them that Chandru will regain his memory in two days, Appachan, Mani Kantan and Seetharaman decide not to disclose the truth to his relatives, especially to Nidhi.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Rahul Madhav]] as Chandru
* [[Rahul Madhav]] as Chandru
* [[Saiju Kurup]] as Appachan
* [[Saiju Kurup]] as Appachan
* [[Rakendu]] as Mani Kantan
* Rakendu as Mani Kantan
* [[Murali Mohan]]
* [[Murali Mohan]]
* [[Nandhu|Nandu]]
* [[Nandhu|Nandu]]
* Aavaana as Nidhi Patel
* Aavaana as Nidhi Patel
* Arjun Nandakumar as Seetharaman
* Arjun Nandakumar as Seetharaman
* [[Joemon Joshy]]
* [[Joemon Joshy]] as Imri
* Arun Benny
* Arun Benny


==Reception==
==Reception==
''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' wrote, "On the whole, debutant director Suresh Nair's low budget movie filled with endearing and engaging moments has managed to offer a wholesome entertainment that warms the cockles of your heart."<ref>https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140524/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-medulla-oblam-katta-wholesome-entertainer</ref>
A critic from ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' wrote, "On the whole, debutant director Suresh Nair's low budget movie filled with endearing and engaging moments has managed to offer a wholesome entertainment that warms the cockles of your heart."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140524/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-medulla-oblam-katta-wholesome-entertainer|title=Movie review 'Medulla Oblam Katta': Is a wholesome entertainer|first=anjana|last=george|date=24 May 2014|website=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=9 October 2023|archive-date=31 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831213137/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140524/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-medulla-oblam-katta-wholesome-entertainer|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Onmanorama]]'' wrote, "The movie is the first directorial venture of Suresh Nair who is an actor. The screenplay is also handled by him but unfortunately it did turn out to be an unrewarding fare".<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 June 2014 |title=Medulla Oblankatta: A hit on the head! |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/medulla-oblankatta-a-hit-on-the-head.amp.html |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=[[Onmanorama]] |archive-date=10 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510095532/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/medulla-oblankatta-a-hit-on-the-head.amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 17:23, 12 August 2024

Medulla Oblongata
Directed bySuresh Nair
Based onNaduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012)
Produced byS. Madhan
Starring
Edited byK Sreenivas
Music bySiddharth Vipin
Release date
  • 2014 (2014)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Medulla Oblongata is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language film produced by S. Madhan and directed by Suresh Nair. It is a remake of 2012 Tamil film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom. The film stars Rahul Madhav and newcomer Aavaana.[1][2][3]

Plot

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Chandru is all set to marry his lover Nidhi Patel. Two days before the wedding, Chandru plays a leisurely cricket match with his best friends Appachan, Seetharaman and Mani Kantan. While attempting to catch a ball, Chandru falls down and gets hit on the area of the head where the medulla oblongata is located and temporarily loses his memory of the past year. In the process, he even forgets about Nidhi and the impending marriage. After a doctor tells them that Chandru will regain his memory in two days, Appachan, Mani Kantan and Seetharaman decide not to disclose the truth to his relatives, especially to Nidhi.

Cast

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Reception

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A critic from Deccan Chronicle wrote, "On the whole, debutant director Suresh Nair's low budget movie filled with endearing and engaging moments has managed to offer a wholesome entertainment that warms the cockles of your heart."[4] Onmanorama wrote, "The movie is the first directorial venture of Suresh Nair who is an actor. The screenplay is also handled by him but unfortunately it did turn out to be an unrewarding fare".[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Medulla Oblongata says the story of friendships". The Times of India. 25 April 2014. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Avaana and Arjun in the screening of Medulla Oblam Katta in Kochi". The Times of India. 25 May 2014. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Medulla Oblam Katta taken off theatres; case filed against re-release". The Times of India. 27 May 2014. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  4. ^ george, anjana (24 May 2014). "Movie review 'Medulla Oblam Katta': Is a wholesome entertainer". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Medulla Oblankatta: A hit on the head!". Onmanorama. 6 June 2014. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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