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{{Short description|2023 Malayalam film}}
{{Short description|2023 Malayalam film by Sinto Sunny}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Pappachan Olivilaanu
| name = Pappachan Olivilanu
| image = Pappachan Olivilaanu 2023 poster.jpg
| image = Pappachan Olivilaanu 2023 poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
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| writer = Sinto Sunny
| writer = Sinto Sunny
| producer = Thomas Thiruvalla
| producer = Thomas Thiruvalla
| starring = {{Plain list|
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Saiju Kurup]]
* [[Saiju Kurup]]
*[[Darshana s Nair]]
* [[Srinda]]
* [[Srinda]]
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* [[Vijayaraghavan]]
* [[Aju Varghese]]
* [[Aju Varghese]]
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* [[Vijayaraghavan]]
* [[Jagadish]]
* [[Alexander Prasanth]]
}}
}}
| cinematography = Sreejith Nair
| cinematography = Sreejith Nair
| editing = Rathin Radhakrishnan
| editing = Rathin Radhakrishnan
| music = [[Ouseppachan]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to CBFC |url=https://www.ecinepramaan.gov.in/cbfc/?a=Certificate_Detail&i=100090292300000328 |access-date=12 November 2023 |website=e-Cinepramaan}}</ref>
| music = [[Ouseppachan]]
| studio = Thomas Thiruvalla Films
| studio = Thomas Thiruvalla Films
| distributor = Thomas Thiruvalla Films
| distributor = Thomas Thiruvalla Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|08|04|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-13 |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu (2023) {{!}} Pappachan Olivilaanu Malayalam Movie |url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/27853/pappachan-olivilanu/ |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=NOWRUNNING |language=en}}</ref>}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|08|04|ref1=<ref name=":2" />}}
| runtime = 134 minutes<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-26 |title=Saiju Kurup’s ‘Pappachan Olivilanu’ gets a release date |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/saiju-kurups-pappachan-olivilanu-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/102138339.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-03 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
| runtime = 134 minutes<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 July 2023 |title=Saiju Kurup's 'Pappachan Olivilanu' gets a release date |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/saiju-kurups-pappachan-olivilanu-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/102138339.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2023-08-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803095402/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/saiju-kurups-pappachan-olivilanu-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/102138339.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=3 August 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
| country = India
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| language = Malayalam
}}
}}


'''''Pappachan Olivilaanu''''' ({{Translation|Pappachan is absconding}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy film]] written and directed by Sinto Sunny. The film features [[Saiju Kurup]] in the titular role, with Darshana S. Nair, [[Srinda]], [[Vijayaraghavan]], [[Aju Varghese]], [[Jagadish]], [[Johny Antony]], [[Kottayam Nazeer]] and [[Alexander Prasanth]] in prominent roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiju Kurupp's Pappachan Olivilanu trailer is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/21/saiju-kuruppspappachan-olivilanutrailer-is-out-45856.html |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-08-03 |title=Saiju Kurup’s Pappachan Olivilanu Set to Enthrall Audiences Tomorrow |url=https://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/saiju-kurups-pappachan-olivilanu-set-to-enthrall-audiences-tomorrow/ |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=onlookersmedia |language=en-US}}</ref> It is produced by Thomas Thiruvalla under the banner of Thomas Thiruvalla Films and co-produced by Vinod Shornur.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu {{!}} പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ് - Mallu Release {{!}} Watch Malayalam Full Movies |url=https://www.mallurelease.com/2023/01/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie.html |access-date=2023-08-03 |language=english}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiju Kurup’s next is Pappachan Olivilanu |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/mar/14/saiju-kurups-next-is-pappachan-olivilanu-2555722.html |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The film's plot revolves around Pappachan, a truck driver living in a hilly forest village.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilanu 2023 Cast, Trailer, Videos & Reviews |url=https://www.ottplay.com/movie/pappachan-olivilanu-2023/353f4b6301946 |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
'''''Pappachan Olivilanu''''' ({{Translation|Pappachan is Absconding}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy film]] written and directed by Sinto Sunny.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 March 2023 |title=Saiju Kurup's next is Pappachan Olivilanu |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/mar/14/saiju-kurups-next-is-pappachan-olivilanu-2555722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803105818/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/mar/14/saiju-kurups-next-is-pappachan-olivilanu-2555722.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The film stars [[Saiju Kurup]] as the [[title character]], alongside [[Srinda]], [[Aju Varghese]], [[Vijayaraghavan]], [[Jagadish]] and [[Alexander Prasanth]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saiju Kurupp's Pappachan Olivilanu trailer is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/21/saiju-kuruppspappachan-olivilanutrailer-is-out-45856.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803110739/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/21/saiju-kuruppspappachan-olivilanutrailer-is-out-45856.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=21 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Set in a hilly village named Mamalakunnu, the plot follows Pappachan, a farmer and a jeep driver who is not highly regarded among the villagers.


[[Principal photography]] began in January 2023 near [[Kothamangalam, Kerala|Kothamangalam]]. The music was composed by [[Ouseppachan]], while the cinematography and editing were handled by Sreejith Nair and Rathin Radhakrishnan.
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== Cast ==


Initially set to release on 28 July 2023, ''Pappachan Olivilanu'' was released in theatres on 4 August 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=4 August 2023 |title='Pappachan Olivilaanu' twitter review: Here's what the movie buffs have to say about the Saiju Kurup starrer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-twitter-review-heres-what-the-movie-buffs-have-to-say-about-the-saiju-kurup-starrer/articleshow/102429583.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903151414/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-twitter-review-heres-what-the-movie-buffs-have-to-say-about-the-saiju-kurup-starrer/articleshow/102429583.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=2023-09-03 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
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* [[Saiju Kurup]] as Puthenveetil Pappachan / Pothu Pappachan

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* [[Vijayaraghavan]] as Meesha Mathachan, Pappachan's Father
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== Cast ==
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* [[Aju Varghese]] as Monichan
{{Cast listing|
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* [[Saiju Kurup]] as Puthenveetil Pappachan alias Kaduva Pappachan
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* [[Vijayaraghavan]] as Meesha Mathachan, Pappachan's father
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* [[Aju Varghese]] as Tony
* [[Jagadish]] as Advocate Pauly
* [[Jagadish]] as Advocate Pauly
* [[Johny Antony]] as Lalappan
* [[Johny Antony]] as Lalappan
* [[Kottayam Nazeer]]
* [[Kottayam Nazeer]] as Xavier
* [[Alexander Prasanth]] as Jameskutty, Civil Police Officer
* [[Alexander Prasanth]] as [[Civil Police Officer|CPO]] Jameskutty
* Darshana S. Nair as Sicily
* Darshana Sudarshan Nair as Cicily
* [[Srinda]] as Reena
* [[Srinda]] as Reena, Pappachan's wife
* [[Jolly Chirayath]]
* [[Jolly Chirayath]] as Eliamma
* [[Shivaji Guruvayoor]] as Father Geevarghese
* [[Shivaji Guruvayoor]] as Father Geevarghese
* [[Kalabhavan Rahman]] as Joseph
* [[Kalabhavan Rahman]] as Joseph
* [[Jibu Jacob]] as Sebastian Paul, Inspector of Police
* [[Jibu Jacob]] as [[Inspector]] Sebastian Paul
* Shiju Tom as Hakeem, Sub-inspector of Police
* Shiju Tom as [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Hakeem
* Gowry as Aswathy Ramachandran, Beat Forest Officer
* Gowri as BFO{{Efn|BFO denotes Beat Forest Officer}} Aswathy Ramachandran
* Sharan S. Raj as Vinu Sathyan, Beat Forest Officer
* Sharan S. Raj as BFO Vinu Sathyan
* Arun Krishnamurthy as Vishnu, Beat Forest Officer
* Arun Krishnamurthy as BFO Vishnu
* Eldho Raju as Aby Thomas, Beat Forest Officer
* Eldho Raju as BFO Aby Thomas
* Ajo Machingal as Beat Forest Officer 2
* Ajo Machingal as BFO
* Kudassanad Kanakam as Judge
* Kudassanad Kanakam as [[Magistrate]]
* Challenger V. Aravind as Prosecutor
* Challenger V. Aravind as [[Prosecutor]]
* Kavitha Baiju as Kunjumol
* Kavitha Baiju as Kunjumol
* Sona Pooppara as Christina
* Sona Pooppara as Christina
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* Shaheer Muhammad as Broker
* Shaheer Muhammad as Broker
* Shiju Madakkara
* Shiju Madakkara
}}


== Production ==
== Production ==


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
The film's shooting started in Nadukani, near [[Kothamangalam, Kerala|Kothamangalam]], on {{Date|Jan 18, 2023|DMY}}, and was completed near [[Kuttampuzha]], [[Bhoothathankettu]], and [[Neriamangalam]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=പാപ്പച്ചനായി വിസ്മയിപ്പിക്കാൻ സൈജു; ‘പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ്’ ഓണം റിലീസിന് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/07/20/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-onam-release.html |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] commenced in Nadukani near [[Kothamangalam, Kerala|Kothamangalam]] on 18 January 2023.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vineesh |date=18 January 2023 |title=സിന്റോ സണ്ണി - സൈജു കുറുപ്പ് ചിത്രം ആരംഭിച്ചു {{!}} film started, Mollywood, Saiju Kurup, Sinto Sunny, Kerala, Cinema, Nattuvartha, Mollywood, Latest News, News, Entertainment, Movie Gossips |url=https://www.eastcoastdaily.com/2023/01/19/sinto-sunny-saiju-kurup-film-has-started.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903160726/https://www.eastcoastdaily.com/2023/01/19/sinto-sunny-saiju-kurup-film-has-started.html |archive-date=3 September 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=East Coast Daily Malayalam |language=en-US}}</ref> The switch-on was performed by [[Jibu Jacob]], while the first clap was given by [[Kalabhavan Rahman]].<ref name=":1" /> The filming was completed near [[Kuttampuzha]], [[Bhoothathankettu]] and [[Neriamangalam]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu {{!}} പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ് - Mallu Release {{!}} Watch Malayalam Full Movies |url=https://www.mallurelease.com/2023/01/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803095558/https://www.mallurelease.com/2023/01/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |language=english}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=പാപ്പച്ചനായി വിസ്മയിപ്പിക്കാൻ സൈജു; 'പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ്' ഓണം റിലീസിന് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/07/20/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-onam-release.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803111151/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/07/20/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-onam-release.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = Pappachan Olivilaanu
| name = Pappachan Olivilanu
| type = soundtrack
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Ouseppachan]]
| artist = [[Ouseppachan]]
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| prev_year = 2023
| prev_year = 2023
| year = 2023
| year = 2023
| next_title = [[Route No. 17]]
| next_year = 2023
}}
}}

Ouseppachan composed the film's music and original background score, with lyrics written by BK Harinarayanan and Sinto Sunny.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-03 |title=‘Pappachan Olivilanu’ teaser: Saiju Kurup starrer is an out-and-out entertainer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilanu-teaser-saiju-kurup-starrer-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer/articleshow/101451880.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-03 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-03 |title=പാപ്പച്ചൻ പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ സ്വന്തമാകാൻ ഇനി മണിക്കൂറുകൾ മാത്രം; റിലീസ് വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-release-date-august-2-saiju-kurup-srinda-1.8787521 |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref>
The songs and background score were composed by Ouseppachan, while the lyrics were written by B. K. Harinarayanan and Sinto Sunny.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 July 2023 |title='Pappachan Olivilanu' teaser: Saiju Kurup starrer is an out-and-out entertainer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilanu-teaser-saiju-kurup-starrer-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer/articleshow/101451880.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803101941/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilanu-teaser-saiju-kurup-starrer-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer/articleshow/101451880.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=3 August 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 August 2023 |title=പാപ്പച്ചൻ പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ സ്വന്തമാകാൻ ഇനി മണിക്കൂറുകൾ മാത്രം; റിലീസ് വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-release-date-august-2-saiju-kurup-srinda-1.8787521 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803101408/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-release-date-august-2-saiju-kurup-srinda-1.8787521 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=ml}}</ref>
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| headline = Track listing
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| title1 = Muthukkuda Maanam
| title1 = Muthukkuda Maanam
| length1 = 4:47
| length1 = 4:47
| lyrics1 = BK Harinarayanan
| lyrics1 = B. K. Harinarayanan
| extra1 = [[M.G. Sreekumar]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| extra1 = [[M.G. Sreekumar]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| title2 = Kayyethum Dhoorath
| title2 = Kayyethum Dhoorath
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=== Theatrical ===
=== Theatrical ===
The film was initially planned to be released on {{Date|Jul 28, 2023|DMY}},<ref>{{Cite web |last=Entertainment |first=The Cue |date=2023-07-26 |title=പോത്ത് പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഇനി വൈകില്ല ; 'പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ്' ഓഗസ്റ്റ് നാലിന് തിയറ്ററുകളിൽ |url=https://www.thecue.in/videos/entertainment/film-news/pappachan-olivilaanu-in-cinemas-from-august-4th |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=The Cue |language=ml}}</ref> but was later postponed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Here are the new release dates of Pappachan Olivilaanu & Kunjammini’s Hospital |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The film was released on {{Date|Aug 4, 2023|DMY}}.<ref name=":0" />
The film was originally scheduled to be released on 28 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803112559/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Later, the date was postponed, and the film was released on 4 August 2023.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803112559/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The digital rights of the film have been obtained by [[Saina Play]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: Here's when and where Saiju Kurup's comedy film will release |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-heres-when-and-where-saiju-kurups-comedy-film-will-release/960f182e96175 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903151852/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-heres-when-and-where-saiju-kurups-comedy-film-will-release/960f182e96175 |archive-date=3 September 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=KS |first=Anish |date=27 August 2023 |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu Movie Streaming Soon On Saina Play Application - Latest Malayalam OTT Releases |url=https://www.keralatv.in/pappachan-olivilaanu-ott-release/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903154015/https://www.keralatv.in/pappachan-olivilaanu-ott-release/ |archive-date=3 September 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> The online streaming began on 14 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: 4 Saiju Kurup comedy films to watch before the OTT release |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-4-saiju-kurup-comedy-films-to-watch-before-the-ott-release/0a34725299638 |access-date=13 September 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=12 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112124806/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-4-saiju-kurup-comedy-films-to-watch-before-the-ott-release/0a34725299638 |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==


=== Critical reception ===
=== Critical response ===
Swathi P. Ajith of ''[[Onmanorama]]'' wrote, "The movie's humour serves as a compelling element that holds it together, leading the audience to overlook its drawbacks."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Pappachan Olivilaanu' review: A film balancing quirky characters with lacklustre pace |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/08/04/pappachan-olivilanu-malayalam-movie-saiju-kurup-aju-varghese-review.html |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> Anandu Suresh of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film 0.5 stars out of 5 and stated, "''Pappachan Olivilaanu'' is yet another Malayalam film that delves into the realm of experimentation, pushing the boundaries to see ‘how far is too far’, thus testing the patience of viewers to the very limit."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-04 |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu movie review: A mediocre plot dragged down even more by poor writing |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie-review-a-mediocre-plot-dragged-down-even-more-by-poor-writing-8876579/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
Swathi P. Ajith of ''[[Onmanorama]]'' wrote "The movie's humour serves as a compelling element that holds it together, leading the audience to overlook its drawbacks."<ref>{{Cite web |last=P. Ajith |first=Swathi |date=4 August 2023 |title='Pappachan Olivilaanu' review: A film balancing quirky characters with lacklustre pace |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/08/04/pappachan-olivilanu-malayalam-movie-saiju-kurup-aju-varghese-review.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804123154/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/08/04/pappachan-olivilanu-malayalam-movie-saiju-kurup-aju-varghese-review.html |archive-date=4 August 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=Onmanorama}}</ref> Anandu Suresh of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 0.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Pappachan Olivilaanu'' is yet another Malayalam film that delves into the realm of experimentation, pushing the boundaries to see 'how far is too far', thus testing the patience of viewers to the very limit."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suresh |first=Anandu |date=4 August 2023 |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu movie review: A mediocre plot dragged down even more by poor writing |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie-review-a-mediocre-plot-dragged-down-even-more-by-poor-writing-8876579/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804123153/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie-review-a-mediocre-plot-dragged-down-even-more-by-poor-writing-8876579/ |archive-date=4 August 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

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Pappachan Olivilanu
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySinto Sunny
Written bySinto Sunny
Produced byThomas Thiruvalla
Starring
CinematographySreejith Nair
Edited byRathin Radhakrishnan
Music byOuseppachan[1]
Production
company
Thomas Thiruvalla Films
Distributed byThomas Thiruvalla Films
Release date
  • 4 August 2023 (2023-08-04)[2]
Running time
134 minutes[3]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Pappachan Olivilanu (transl. Pappachan is Absconding) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Sinto Sunny.[4] The film stars Saiju Kurup as the title character, alongside Srinda, Aju Varghese, Vijayaraghavan, Jagadish and Alexander Prasanth.[5] Set in a hilly village named Mamalakunnu, the plot follows Pappachan, a farmer and a jeep driver who is not highly regarded among the villagers.

Principal photography began in January 2023 near Kothamangalam. The music was composed by Ouseppachan, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Sreejith Nair and Rathin Radhakrishnan.

Initially set to release on 28 July 2023, Pappachan Olivilanu was released in theatres on 4 August 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.[2]

Cast

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  • Saiju Kurup as Puthenveetil Pappachan alias Kaduva Pappachan
  • Vijayaraghavan as Meesha Mathachan, Pappachan's father
  • Aju Varghese as Tony
  • Jagadish as Advocate Pauly
  • Johny Antony as Lalappan
  • Kottayam Nazeer as Xavier
  • Alexander Prasanth as CPO Jameskutty
  • Darshana Sudarshan Nair as Cicily
  • Srinda as Reena, Pappachan's wife
  • Jolly Chirayath as Eliamma
  • Shivaji Guruvayoor as Father Geevarghese
  • Kalabhavan Rahman as Joseph
  • Jibu Jacob as Inspector Sebastian Paul
  • Shiju Tom as SI Hakeem
  • Gowri as BFO[a] Aswathy Ramachandran
  • Sharan S. Raj as BFO Vinu Sathyan
  • Arun Krishnamurthy as BFO Vishnu
  • Eldho Raju as BFO Aby Thomas
  • Ajo Machingal as BFO
  • Kudassanad Kanakam as Magistrate
  • Challenger V. Aravind as Prosecutor
  • Kavitha Baiju as Kunjumol
  • Sona Pooppara as Christina
  • Jordi Poonjar as Thankachan
  • Arun Soul as Joekuttan
  • Shaijo Adimaly as Lottery Sabu
  • Hyder Ali as Cook Abu
  • Shamnas as Karumadi Madhu
  • Raffi as Ali Akbar, a videographer
  • Mudiyan Manikuttan as video assistant
  • Chandrashekharan Koodallur as Pavithran
  • Shalbin as Sikander
  • Shaheer Muhammad as Broker
  • Shiju Madakkara

Production

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Filming

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Principal photography commenced in Nadukani near Kothamangalam on 18 January 2023.[6] The switch-on was performed by Jibu Jacob, while the first clap was given by Kalabhavan Rahman.[6] The filming was completed near Kuttampuzha, Bhoothathankettu and Neriamangalam.[7][8]

Soundtrack

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Pappachan Olivilanu
Soundtrack album by
Ouseppachan
Released2023 (2023)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length16:12
LanguageMalayalam
LabelManorama Music
Ouseppachan chronology
Signal Man - 1971
(2023) 		Pappachan Olivilanu
(2023) 		Route No. 17
(2023)

The songs and background score were composed by Ouseppachan, while the lyrics were written by B. K. Harinarayanan and Sinto Sunny.[9][10]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Muthukkuda Maanam"B. K. HarinarayananM.G. Sreekumar, Sujatha Mohan4:47
2."Kayyethum Dhoorath"Sinto SunnyVineeth Sreenivasan3:14
3."Punya Maha Sannidhe"Sinto SunnyVaikom Vijayalakshmi3:27
4."Pappacha Pappacha"Sinto SunnyRichukuttan, Lakshya Kiran, Aadhya Nair, Mukthitha Murukesh, Sagarika, Saiju Kurup3:11
5."Thirubalithaarayil"Sinto SunnyDeva Reghuchandran Nair1:33
Total length:16:12

Release

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Theatrical

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The film was originally scheduled to be released on 28 July 2023.[11] Later, the date was postponed, and the film was released on 4 August 2023.[7][12]

Home media

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The digital rights of the film have been obtained by Saina Play.[13][14] The online streaming began on 14 September 2023.[15]

Reception

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Critical response

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Swathi P. Ajith of Onmanorama wrote "The movie's humour serves as a compelling element that holds it together, leading the audience to overlook its drawbacks."[16] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 0.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Pappachan Olivilaanu is yet another Malayalam film that delves into the realm of experimentation, pushing the boundaries to see 'how far is too far', thus testing the patience of viewers to the very limit."[17]

Notes

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  1. ^ BFO denotes Beat Forest Officer

References

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  1. ^ "Welcome to CBFC". e-Cinepramaan. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b "'Pappachan Olivilaanu' twitter review: Here's what the movie buffs have to say about the Saiju Kurup starrer". The Times of India. 4 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Saiju Kurup's 'Pappachan Olivilanu' gets a release date". The Times of India. 26 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Saiju Kurup's next is Pappachan Olivilanu". The New Indian Express. 14 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Saiju Kurupp's Pappachan Olivilanu trailer is out". Cinema Express. 21 July 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  6. ^ a b Kumar, Vineesh (18 January 2023). "സിന്റോ സണ്ണി - സൈജു കുറുപ്പ് ചിത്രം ആരംഭിച്ചു | film started, Mollywood, Saiju Kurup, Sinto Sunny, Kerala, Cinema, Nattuvartha, Mollywood, Latest News, News, Entertainment, Movie Gossips". East Coast Daily Malayalam. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Pappachan Olivilaanu | പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ് - Mallu Release | Watch Malayalam Full Movies". Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  8. ^ "പാപ്പച്ചനായി വിസ്മയിപ്പിക്കാൻ സൈജു; 'പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ്' ഓണം റിലീസിന്". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  9. ^ "'Pappachan Olivilanu' teaser: Saiju Kurup starrer is an out-and-out entertainer". The Times of India. 3 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  10. ^ "പാപ്പച്ചൻ പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ സ്വന്തമാകാൻ ഇനി മണിക്കൂറുകൾ മാത്രം; റിലീസ് വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 3 August 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  12. ^ "Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  13. ^ "Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: Here's when and where Saiju Kurup's comedy film will release". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  14. ^ KS, Anish (27 August 2023). "Pappachan Olivilaanu Movie Streaming Soon On Saina Play Application - Latest Malayalam OTT Releases". Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: 4 Saiju Kurup comedy films to watch before the OTT release". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  16. ^ P. Ajith, Swathi (4 August 2023). "'Pappachan Olivilaanu' review: A film balancing quirky characters with lacklustre pace". Onmanorama. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  17. ^ Suresh, Anandu (4 August 2023). "Pappachan Olivilaanu movie review: A mediocre plot dragged down even more by poor writing". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
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