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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Keedam
| name = Keedam
| image = Keedam poster.jpg
| image = Keedam poster.jpg
| caption =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Rahul Riji Nair]]
| director = [[Rahul Riji Nair]]
| producer = [[Rahul Riji Nair]]<br />Sujith Warrier<br /> Lijo Joseph<br /> Ranjan
| producer = [[Rahul Riji Nair]]<br />Sujith Warrier<br /> Lijo Joseph<br /> Ranjan
| writer =
| writer =
| starring = {{plainlist|
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Rajisha Vijayan]]
*[[Rajisha Vijayan]]
*[[Sreenivasan]]
*[[Sreenivasan]]
*[[Manikandan Pattambi]]
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*[[Rahul Riji Nair]]
}}
}}
| music = Sidhartha Pradeep
| music = Sidhartha Pradeep
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| distributor = Capital Studioz
| distributor = Capital Studioz
| released = {{Film date|2022|5|20|df=y}}
| released = {{Film date|2022|5|20|df=y}}
| runtime = 106 minutes
| runtime = 106 minutes
| country = India
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| language = Malayalam
}}
}}
'''''Keedam''''' ({{translation|Pest}}) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by [[Rahul Riji Nair]] and starring [[Rajisha Vijayan]] and [[Sreenivasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rahul Riji Nair's new film 'Keedam' discusses current theme of data theft |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/05/23/rahul-riji-nair-keedam-discusses-current-theme-data-theft.html |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=OnManorama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/keedam-teaser-rajisha-vijayan-in-a-never-seen-before-avatar-will-keep-you-hooked/articleshow/90623140.cms|title=Keedam teaser: Rajisha Vijayan in a never seen before avatar will keep you hooked - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film was released in theatres on 20 May 2022.
'''''Keedam''''' ({{translation|[[Pest (organism)|Pest]]}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[thriller film]] directed by [[Rahul Riji Nair]] and starring [[Rajisha Vijayan]] and [[Sreenivasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rahul Riji Nair's new film 'Keedam' discusses current theme of data theft |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/05/23/rahul-riji-nair-keedam-discusses-current-theme-data-theft.html |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=OnManorama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/keedam-teaser-rajisha-vijayan-in-a-never-seen-before-avatar-will-keep-you-hooked/articleshow/90623140.cms|title=Keedam teaser: Rajisha Vijayan in a never seen before avatar will keep you hooked |website=The Times of India|date=3 April 2022 }}</ref> The film was released in theatres on 20 May 2022.

==Plot==
Cybersecurity expert Radhika Balan's life turns chaotic when she falls prey to a cyberstalking incident. She decides to take things into her hands and settle the score with the criminals.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
*[[Rajisha Vijayan]] as Radhika Balan
*[[Rajisha Vijayan]] as Radhika Balan
*[[Sreenivasan]] as Balan
*[[Sreenivasan]] as Balan
*[[Rahul Riji Nair]] as Vijay
*[[Vijay Babu]] as CI Charles<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/a-man-of-pure-dedication-says-vijay-babu-after-sharing-a-picture-with-sreenivasan/articleshow/87906911.cms|title=“A man of pure dedication”, says Vijay Babu after sharing a picture with Sreenivasan - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
*[[Vijay Babu]] as CI Charles<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/a-man-of-pure-dedication-says-vijay-babu-after-sharing-a-picture-with-sreenivasan/articleshow/87906911.cms|title="A man of pure dedication", says Vijay Babu after sharing a picture with Sreenivasan |website=The Times of India|date=25 November 2021 }}</ref>
*[[Manikandan Pattambi]] as Kuttettan
*[[Manikandan Pattambi]] as Kuttettan
*Renjit Shekar Nair as Thurumbu Aji
*Renjit Shekar Nair as Thurumbu Aji
*Anand Manmadhan as Zam
*Anand Manmadhan as Zam
*Mahesh Nair as Kili Biju
*Mahesh Nair as Kili Biju

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*[[Rahul Riji Nair]] as Vijay
*Arjun Ranjan as Muthumani
*Arjun Ranjan as Muthu


==Production ==
==Production ==
The film's director, Rahul Riji Nair, previously directed the Sports Drama ''[[Kho-Kho (film)|Kho-Kho]]'' starring Rajisha Vijayan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rajisha-vijayan-and-rahul-riji-nair-to-reunite-for-keedam-heres-the-first-look/articleshow/89291200.cms|title=Rajisha Vijayan and Rahul Riji Nair to reunite for ‘Keedam’, here's the first look - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> In this film, Rajisha Vijayan plays a cyber security expert.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/keedam-rajisha-vijayan-to-play-a-cyber-security-expert-in-the-film/articleshow/89319857.cms|title=Keedam: Rajisha Vijayan to play a cyber security expert in the film - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
The film's director, Rahul Riji Nair, previously directed the Sports Drama ''[[Kho-Kho (2021 film)|Kho-Kho]]'' starring Rajisha Vijayan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rajisha-vijayan-and-rahul-riji-nair-to-reunite-for-keedam-heres-the-first-look/articleshow/89291200.cms|title=Rajisha Vijayan and Rahul Riji Nair to reunite for 'Keedam', here's the first look |website=The Times of India|date=2 February 2022 }}</ref> In this film, Rajisha Vijayan plays a cyber security expert.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/keedam-rajisha-vijayan-to-play-a-cyber-security-expert-in-the-film/articleshow/89319857.cms|title=Keedam: Rajisha Vijayan to play a cyber security expert in the film |website=The Times of India|date=3 February 2022 }}</ref>


==Music==
==Music==
The music rights of the film is owned by [[Saregama]].
The music rights of the film is owned by [[Saregama]].
The music of the film is composed by Sidhartha Pradeep. Lyrics are written by [[Vinayak Sasikumar]], Neeraj Kumar and Mridul.
The music of the film is composed by Sidhartha Pradeep. Lyrics are written by [[Vinayak Sasikumar]], Neeraj Kumar and Mridul.{{fact|date=February 2024}}


{{Track listing
{{Track listing
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{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Background Score
| headline = Extended soundtrack
| all_writing =
| all_writing =
| title1 = Murder on Road
| title1 = Murder on Road
| length1 =
| length1 = 1:48
| title2 = Radhika Kidnapped
| title2 = Radhika Kidnapped
| length2 =
| length2 = 2:51
| title3 = Intension or Purpose
| title3 = Intension or Purpose
| length3 =
| length3 = 0:20
| title4 = The Brutal Fight
| title4 = The Brutal Fight
| length4 =
| length4 = 5:10
| title5 = The New Beginning
| title5 = The New Beginning
| length5 =
| length5 = 1:38
| title6 = Father Daughter Theme 2
| title6 = Father Daughter Theme 2
| length6 =
| length6 = 0:28
| title7 = Prostitute in Car
| title7 = Prostitute in Car
| length7 =
| length7 = 2:09
| title8 = The Hunt for the Hunter
| title8 = The Hunt for the Hunter
| length8 =
| length8 = 2:07
| title9 = Radhika Kidnap Flashback
| title9 = Radhika Kidnap Flashback
| length9 =
| length9 = 1:04
| title10 = Decoding Muthumani
| title10 = Decoding Muthumani
| length10 =
| length10 = 3:36
| title11 = Balans Trauma
| length11 = 2:51
| title12 = Gold Smuggling Busted
| length12 = 6:34
| title13 = Keedam Theme 1
| length13 = 0:31
| title14 = Radhika Balan Theme
| length14 = 0:19
| title15 = Hacker Theme
| length15 = 0:51
| title16 = Hook Up for a Date
| length16 = 0:18
| title17 = Gold Unravels
| length17 = 2:18
| title18 = Have you Hacked your Wife
| length18 = 0:45
| title19 = Porn Message
| length19 = 0:37
| title20 = Are you Tracking Me
| length20 = 0:34
| title21 = Gang Internal Conflicts
| length21 = 1:01
| title22 = Kuttetan Radhika Face Off
| length22 = 1:31
| title23 = Police gets a Lead
| length23 = 0:50
| title24 = CCTV Case Solving
| length24 = 1:28
| title25 = Hacker Theme 2
| length25 = 0:22
| title26 = Stalking Radhika
| length26 = 1:29
| title27 = Secret Reveal
| length27 = 0:50
| title28 = Biju Thrash Talk
| length28 = 0:22
| title29 = Biju Second Call
| length29 = 0:39
| title30 = Biju Third Call
| length30 = 0:13
| title31 = Biju Fourth Call
| length31 = 1:00
| title32 = Murder Mystery Unfolds
| length32 = 1:49
| title33 = Intruder Identified by Criminals
| length33 = 1:24
| title34 = Social Engineering Theme
| length34 = 0:48
| title35 = Police Station Confrontation
| length35 = 0:20
| title36 = Ajith Phone Missing
| length36 = 0:29
| title37 = Unethical Hacking
| length37 = 1:31
| title38 = Radhika Tries to Call Balan
| length38 = 0:24
| title39 = Charles Confronts Aji and Biju
| length39 = 0:33
| title40 = Ajith in Police Station
| length40 = 0:37
| total_length = 54:11
}}
}}


== Reception ==
== Marketing ==
Online Designs Are Done By Adhin Ollur.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2022-05-20 |title='Keedam' movie review: A discourse on the ethical concerns around surveillance and cybersecurity |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/keedam-movie-review-a-discourse-on-the-ethical-concerns-around-surveillance-and-cybersecurity/article65439369.ece |access-date=2023-03-24 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
⚫
S. R. Praveen of ''The Hindu'' opined that "Setting aside the ethical part, the movie can be viewed positively as one woman’s valiant fightback, using her own tools, against a group of thugs who intrude into her personal space".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/keedam-movie-review-a-discourse-on-the-ethical-concerns-around-surveillance-and-cybersecurity/article65439369.ece|title=‘Keedam’ movie review: A discourse on the ethical concerns around surveillance and cybersecurity|first=S. r|last=Praveen|date=May 20, 2022|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> A critic from ''OnManorama'' wrote that "Nevertheless, Keedam is a mirror on the invasion of privacy and the concerns arising from that portrayed through the prism of cybersecurity, though we wish it could pan a wider canvas".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2022/05/21/keedam-review-rajisha-vijayan-rahul-riji-nair.html|title=Keedam review: A mirror on cybersecurity and its ethical concerns|website=OnManorama}}</ref> Anna M.M. Vetticad of ''Firspost'' said that "''Keedam'' is, wisely, not prescriptive on the question of technology-driven vigilante justice, but it avoids addressing the complexities involved in the use of surveillance techniques including their misuse by the powers that be".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/keedam-movie-review-suspenseful-but-simplistic-tech-thriller-scores-by-overturning-the-man-as-protector-trope-10715611.html|title=Keedam movie review: Suspenseful but simplistic tech thriller scores by overturning the man-as-protector trope -Entertainment News , Firstpost|date=May 25, 2022|website=Firstpost}}</ref> Cris of ''The New Minute'' stated that "Even though all the elements are there – a good cast, convincing villains, a setting that fits – the filmmaking falls inadequate".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/keedam-review-rajisha-vijayan-shines-unconvincing-film-stalking-164214|title=Keedam review: Rajisha Vijayan shines in an unconvincing film on stalking|date=May 21, 2022|website=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/review/keedam-malayalam-movie-review-rating-rajisha-vijayan-sreenivasan-652903/|title=കെട്ടുറപ്പുള്ള തിരക്കഥ, കയ്യടക്കത്തോടെ രജിഷയും ശ്രീനിവാസനും; 'കീടം' റിവ്യൂ}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
===Theatrical===
===Theatrical===
The film was released in theatres on 20 May 2022.
The film was released in theatres on 20 May 2022.

===Home media===
=== Home media ===
The film was digitally streamed on [[ZEE5]] from 1 July 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 June 2022 |title=Rajisha Vijayan starrer ‘Keedam’ gets an OTT release date |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rajisha-vijayan-starrer-keedam-gets-an-ott-release-date/articleshow/92515017.cms |website=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>
The film was digitally streamed on [[ZEE5]] from 1 July 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 June 2022 |title=Rajisha Vijayan starrer 'Keedam' gets an OTT release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rajisha-vijayan-starrer-keedam-gets-an-ott-release-date/articleshow/92515017.cms |website=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Critical reception ===
⚫
S. R. Praveen of ''[[The Hindu]]'' opined that "Setting aside the ethical part, the movie can be viewed positively as one woman’s valiant fightback, using her own tools, against a group of thugs who intrude into her personal space".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/keedam-movie-review-a-discourse-on-the-ethical-concerns-around-surveillance-and-cybersecurity/article65439369.ece|title='Keedam' movie review: A discourse on the ethical concerns around surveillance and cybersecurity|first=S. r|last=Praveen|newspaper=The Hindu |date=20 May 2022|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Malayala Manorama|Manorama Online]]'' wrote that "Nevertheless, Keedam is a mirror on the invasion of privacy and the concerns arising from that portrayed through the prism of cybersecurity, though we wish it could pan a wider canvas".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2022/05/21/keedam-review-rajisha-vijayan-rahul-riji-nair.html|title=Keedam review: A mirror on cybersecurity and its ethical concerns|website=OnManorama}}</ref> Anna M.M. Vetticad of ''[[Firstpost]]'' said that "''Keedam'' is, wisely, not prescriptive on the question of technology-driven vigilante justice, but it avoids addressing the complexities involved in the use of surveillance techniques including their misuse by the powers that be".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/keedam-movie-review-suspenseful-but-simplistic-tech-thriller-scores-by-overturning-the-man-as-protector-trope-10715611.html|title=Keedam movie review: Suspenseful but simplistic tech thriller scores by overturning the man-as-protector trope |date=25 May 2022|website=Firstpost}}</ref> Cris of ''[[The News Minute]]'' stated that "Even though all the elements are there – a good cast, convincing villains, a setting that fits – the filmmaking falls inadequate".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/keedam-review-rajisha-vijayan-shines-unconvincing-film-stalking-164214|title=Keedam review: Rajisha Vijayan shines in an unconvincing film on stalking|date=21 May 2022|website=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/review/keedam-malayalam-movie-review-rating-rajisha-vijayan-sreenivasan-652903/|title=കെട്ടുറപ്പുള്ള തിരക്കഥ, കയ്യടക്കത്തോടെ രജിഷയും ശ്രീനിവാസനും; 'കീടം' റിവ്യൂ}}</ref>


== References==
== References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:2020s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian thriller films]]

Latest revision as of 02:22, 21 September 2024

Keedam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRahul Riji Nair
Produced byRahul Riji Nair
Sujith Warrier
Lijo Joseph
Ranjan
Starring
CinematographyRakesh Dharan
Edited byChristy Sebastian
Music bySidhartha Pradeep
Production
companies
First Print Studios
Fairy Frames Productions
Distributed byCapital Studioz
Release date
  • 20 May 2022 (2022-05-20)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Keedam (transl. Pest) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by Rahul Riji Nair and starring Rajisha Vijayan and Sreenivasan.[1][2] The film was released in theatres on 20 May 2022.

Plot

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Cybersecurity expert Radhika Balan's life turns chaotic when she falls prey to a cyberstalking incident. She decides to take things into her hands and settle the score with the criminals.

Cast

[edit]
  • Arjun Ranjan as Muthu

Production

[edit]

The film's director, Rahul Riji Nair, previously directed the Sports Drama Kho-Kho starring Rajisha Vijayan.[4] In this film, Rajisha Vijayan plays a cyber security expert.[5]

Music

[edit]

The music rights of the film is owned by Saregama. The music of the film is composed by Sidhartha Pradeep. Lyrics are written by Vinayak Sasikumar, Neeraj Kumar and Mridul.[citation needed]

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kattu Thee"Vinayak SasikumarSouparnika Rajagopal, Bindu Anirudhan3:30
2."Subah"Vinayak Sasikumar, Neeraj Kumar, MridulAmrita Jayakumar3:03
Total length:6:33
Extended soundtrack
No.TitleLength
1."Murder on Road"1:48
2."Radhika Kidnapped"2:51
3."Intension or Purpose"0:20
4."The Brutal Fight"5:10
5."The New Beginning"1:38
6."Father Daughter Theme 2"0:28
7."Prostitute in Car"2:09
8."The Hunt for the Hunter"2:07
9."Radhika Kidnap Flashback"1:04
10."Decoding Muthumani"3:36
11."Balans Trauma"2:51
12."Gold Smuggling Busted"6:34
13."Keedam Theme 1"0:31
14."Radhika Balan Theme"0:19
15."Hacker Theme"0:51
16."Hook Up for a Date"0:18
17."Gold Unravels"2:18
18."Have you Hacked your Wife"0:45
19."Porn Message"0:37
20."Are you Tracking Me"0:34
21."Gang Internal Conflicts"1:01
22."Kuttetan Radhika Face Off"1:31
23."Police gets a Lead"0:50
24."CCTV Case Solving"1:28
25."Hacker Theme 2"0:22
26."Stalking Radhika"1:29
27."Secret Reveal"0:50
28."Biju Thrash Talk"0:22
29."Biju Second Call"0:39
30."Biju Third Call"0:13
31."Biju Fourth Call"1:00
32."Murder Mystery Unfolds"1:49
33."Intruder Identified by Criminals"1:24
34."Social Engineering Theme"0:48
35."Police Station Confrontation"0:20
36."Ajith Phone Missing"0:29
37."Unethical Hacking"1:31
38."Radhika Tries to Call Balan"0:24
39."Charles Confronts Aji and Biju"0:33
40."Ajith in Police Station"0:37
Total length:54:11

Marketing

[edit]

Online Designs Are Done By Adhin Ollur.[6]

Release

[edit]

Theatrical

[edit]

The film was released in theatres on 20 May 2022.

Home media

[edit]

The film was digitally streamed on ZEE5 from 1 July 2022.[7]

Reception

[edit]

Critical reception

[edit]

S. R. Praveen of The Hindu opined that "Setting aside the ethical part, the movie can be viewed positively as one woman’s valiant fightback, using her own tools, against a group of thugs who intrude into her personal space".[8] A critic from Manorama Online wrote that "Nevertheless, Keedam is a mirror on the invasion of privacy and the concerns arising from that portrayed through the prism of cybersecurity, though we wish it could pan a wider canvas".[9] Anna M.M. Vetticad of Firstpost said that "Keedam is, wisely, not prescriptive on the question of technology-driven vigilante justice, but it avoids addressing the complexities involved in the use of surveillance techniques including their misuse by the powers that be".[10] Cris of The News Minute stated that "Even though all the elements are there – a good cast, convincing villains, a setting that fits – the filmmaking falls inadequate".[11][12]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Rahul Riji Nair's new film 'Keedam' discusses current theme of data theft". OnManorama. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Keedam teaser: Rajisha Vijayan in a never seen before avatar will keep you hooked". The Times of India. 3 April 2022.
  3. ^ ""A man of pure dedication", says Vijay Babu after sharing a picture with Sreenivasan". The Times of India. 25 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Rajisha Vijayan and Rahul Riji Nair to reunite for 'Keedam', here's the first look". The Times of India. 2 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Keedam: Rajisha Vijayan to play a cyber security expert in the film". The Times of India. 3 February 2022.
  6. ^ Praveen, S. R. (20 May 2022). "'Keedam' movie review: A discourse on the ethical concerns around surveillance and cybersecurity". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Rajisha Vijayan starrer 'Keedam' gets an OTT release date". Times of India. 28 June 2022.
  8. ^ Praveen, S. r (20 May 2022). "'Keedam' movie review: A discourse on the ethical concerns around surveillance and cybersecurity". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  9. ^ "Keedam review: A mirror on cybersecurity and its ethical concerns". OnManorama.
  10. ^ "Keedam movie review: Suspenseful but simplistic tech thriller scores by overturning the man-as-protector trope". Firstpost. 25 May 2022.
  11. ^ "Keedam review: Rajisha Vijayan shines in an unconvincing film on stalking". The News Minute. 21 May 2022.
  12. ^ "കെട്ടുറപ്പുള്ള തിരക്കഥ, കയ്യടക്കത്തോടെ രജിഷയും ശ്രീനിവാസനും; 'കീടം' റിവ്യൂ".
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