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'''''Akkarakazhchakal: The Movie''''' is a 2011 American [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] film based upon the popular TV series ''[[Akkara Kazhchakal]]''.<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite web |author=Nita Sathyendran |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article830263.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Far-sighted humour |publisher=The Hindu |date=2010-10-14 |accessdate=2012-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101018065504/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article830263.ece |archive-date=18 October 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''''Akkarakazhchakal: The Movie''''' is a 2011 American [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] film based upon the popular TV series ''[[Akkara Kazhchakal]]''.<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite web |author=Nita Sathyendran |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article830263.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Far-sighted humour |work=The Hindu |date=2010-10-14 |accessdate=2012-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101018065504/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article830263.ece |archive-date=18 October 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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* Reshma Kuttappassery as Chakkimol, George's daughter
* Reshma Kuttappassery as Chakkimol, George's daughter
* Geo Thomas as Baiju, a software engineer
* Geo Thomas as Baiju, a software engineer
* Jayan Joseph as Krishankutty Nair (Krish), a software engineer
* Jayan Joseph as Krishnankutty Nair (Krish), a software engineer
* Shine Roy as Shiny, Rincy's friend who loves to show off her wealth
* Shine Roy as Shiny, Rincy's friend who loves to show off her wealth
* Saji Sebastin as Jacob Embranthiri, a wine-loving scientist and Shiny's husband
* Saji Sebastin as Jacob Embranthiri, a wine-loving scientist and Shiny's husband
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==Production==
==Production==
The [[TV series]] became popular through [[YouTube]] and was later aired on [[Kairali TV]] in 2008. The series was conceptualized, written and directed by [[New Jersey]]-based Ajayan Venugopal and Abi Verghese. The series ended after 50 episodes and the team put together a stage show based on the series. Based on the positive feedback from the show, they decided to make a film based on the series.
The [[TV series]] became popular through [[YouTube]] and was later aired on [[Kairali TV]] in 2008. The series was conceptualized, written and directed by [[New Jersey]]–based Ajayan Venugopal and Abi Verghese. The series ended after 50 episodes and the team put together a stage show based on the series. Based on the positive feedback from the show, they decided to make a film based on the series.


The film is produced by Bom TV, a US-based [[Internet TV]] provider.<ref name="thehindu1"/> The [[screenplay]] is written by Ajayan Venugopal. Ajayan Venugopal and Abi Verghese are handling the [[film direction|direction]]. Hyder Bilgrami is the director of [[cinematography]]. Kedar Kumar has composed the music. Hyder Bilgrami is the [[film editor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://akthemovie.com |title=Akkarakazhchakal - The Movie, Malayalam Comedy, BoMTV |publisher=Akthemovie.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-30}}</ref> The [[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]] of the film was held on 3 September 2010 at [[Orangeburg, New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/AkTheMovie |title=Akkarakazhchakal - The Movie |publisher=Facebook |date= |accessdate=2012-01-30}}</ref> Filming commenced on the same date. A [[teaser trailer]] appeared on the official Akkara Kazhchakal YouTube page on 22 September 2010.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Nj8qrUpW4 |title=Ak Movie Promo |publisher=YouTube |date=2010-09-22 |accessdate=2012-01-30}}</ref> It was announced on the official [[facebook]] page on 10 November 2010 that filming has been completed and the post-production works have begun. The film released in the United States on 29 April 2011.
The film is produced by Bom (Best of Malayalam) TV, a US-based [[Internet TV]] provider.<ref name="thehindu1"/> The [[screenplay]] is written by Ajayan Venugopal. Ajayan Venugopal and Abi Verghese are handling the [[film direction|direction]]. Hyder Bilgrami is the director of [[cinematography]]. Kedar Kumar has composed the music. Hyder Bilgrami is the [[film editor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://akthemovie.com |title=Akkarakazhchakal - The Movie, Malayalam Comedy, BoMTV |publisher=Akthemovie.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-30}}</ref> The [[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]] of the film was held on 3 September 2010 at [[Orangeburg, New York]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/AkTheMovie |title=Akkarakazhchakal - The Movie |publisher=Facebook |date= |accessdate=2012-01-30}}</ref> Filming commenced on the same date. A [[teaser trailer]] appeared on the official Akkara Kazhchakal YouTube page on 22 September 2010.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Nj8qrUpW4 |title=Ak Movie Promo |publisher=YouTube |date=2010-09-22 |accessdate=2012-01-30|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221101609/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Nj8qrUpW4|archive-date=21 December 2013}}</ref> It was announced on the official [[facebook]] page on 10 November 2010 that filming has been completed and the post-production works had begun. The film released in the United States on 29 April 2011. The film was available on BOM TV [[set-top box]]es from 24 December 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2012/Dec/23/online-release-of-akkarakaazhchakal-on-monday-436412.html|title=Online release of 'Akkarakaazhchakal' on Monday|date=23 December 2012|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>

==DVD release==
A DVD of ''Akkara Kazhchakal'' was released during Onam 2008 celebrations of Kerala Association of New Jersey (KANJ) by the cast members.


==References==
==References==
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* {{Rotten-tomatoes|akkarakazhchakal_the_movie|Akkarakazhchakal: The Movie}}


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Latest revision as of 13:58, 21 October 2024

This article is about the film. For the television series with similar name, see Akkara Kazhchakal.

Akkarakzhchakal: The Movie
Teaser Poster
Directed byAbi Varghese
Ajayan Venugopalan
Written byAjayan Venugopalan
Produced byBom TV
StarringJosekutty Valiyakallumkal
Sajini Sachariah
Jacob Gregory
Paulose Palatty
Hari Dev
Sanjeev Nair
Alvin George
Reshma Kuttappassery
Geo Thomas
CinematographyHyder Bilgrami
Edited byHyder Bilgrami
Music byKedar Kumar
Shyam Vai
Production
company
BOM TV production
Release date
  • 29 April 2011 (2011-04-29) (USA)
[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageMalayalam

Akkarakazhchakal: The Movie is a 2011 American Malayalam film based upon the popular TV series Akkara Kazhchakal.[2]

Plot

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The Thekkinmuttil family decides to send Appachan and Ammachi to an old-age home in Kerala. To take a break out of their regular lives they decide to make the long-pending trip to Niagara Falls.

Cast

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  • Josekutty Valiyakallumkal as George Thekkinmootil (Chettai), a government employee as well as struggling insurance agent
  • Sajini Sachariah as Rincy, George's wife and a nurse by profession
  • Jacob Gregory as Gregory (Girigiri), George's assistant insurance agent
  • Paulose Palatty as Appachan, George's father, temporarily visiting from India
  • Hari Dev as Mahesh (Mahi), a Malayalee nurse, obsessed with women
  • Sanjeev Nair as Babykuttan, a Malayalee nurse who is trying to find a wife
  • Alvin George as Matt (Mathaikunju), George's son
  • Reshma Kuttappassery as Chakkimol, George's daughter
  • Geo Thomas as Baiju, a software engineer
  • Jayan Joseph as Krishnankutty Nair (Krish), a software engineer
  • Shine Roy as Shiny, Rincy's friend who loves to show off her wealth
  • Saji Sebastin as Jacob Embranthiri, a wine-loving scientist and Shiny's husband
  • Sunny Kalloopara as Ikkili Chacko
  • Peter Neendoor as Chackochan
  • Jose Paramus as Achan

Production

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The TV series became popular through YouTube and was later aired on Kairali TV in 2008. The series was conceptualized, written and directed by New Jersey–based Ajayan Venugopal and Abi Verghese. The series ended after 50 episodes and the team put together a stage show based on the series. Based on the positive feedback from the show, they decided to make a film based on the series.

The film is produced by Bom (Best of Malayalam) TV, a US-based Internet TV provider.[2] The screenplay is written by Ajayan Venugopal. Ajayan Venugopal and Abi Verghese are handling the direction. Hyder Bilgrami is the director of cinematography. Kedar Kumar has composed the music. Hyder Bilgrami is the film editor.[3] The pooja of the film was held on 3 September 2010 at Orangeburg, New York.[4] Filming commenced on the same date. A teaser trailer appeared on the official Akkara Kazhchakal YouTube page on 22 September 2010.[5] It was announced on the official facebook page on 10 November 2010 that filming has been completed and the post-production works had begun. The film released in the United States on 29 April 2011. The film was available on BOM TV set-top boxes from 24 December 2012.[6]

DVD release

[edit]

A DVD of Akkara Kazhchakal was released during Onam 2008 celebrations of Kerala Association of New Jersey (KANJ) by the cast members.

References

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  1. ^ "Akkarakazhchakal - The Movie, Malayalam Comedy, BoMTV". Akthemovie.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b Nita Sathyendran (14 October 2010). "Arts / Cinema : Far-sighted humour". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 October 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Akkarakazhchakal - The Movie, Malayalam Comedy, BoMTV". Akthemovie.com. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Akkarakazhchakal - The Movie". Facebook. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  5. ^ "Ak Movie Promo". YouTube. 22 September 2010. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  6. ^ "Online release of 'Akkarakaazhchakal' on Monday". The New Indian Express. 23 December 2012.
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