Kunjeldho
| Kunjeldho | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mathukkutty |
| Written by | Mathukkutty |
| Produced by | Suvin K Varkey Prasobh Krishna |
| Starring | Asif Ali Gopika Udayan Siddique(actor) |
| Cinematography | Swaroop Philip |
| Edited by | Ranjan Abraham |
| Music by | Shaan Rahman |
Production company | Little Big Films |
| Distributed by | Century Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Indian |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹4 crore |
| Box office | ₹8 crore |
Kunjeldho is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Mathukkutty.The movie is produced by Suvin K Varkey and Prasobh Krishna for their studio Little Big Films. Asif Ali plays the leading role in this film.[1]
The film was scheduled to be released on 27 August 2021 during the occasion of Onam,[2] but was postponed due to closure of theatres in Kerala.The film has been released across theaters in Kerala on 24 December 2021 and was a hit at the box office.[3]
Synopsis
Kunjeldho is a love story between college students, filled with the usual campus fun, fights and a farewell function which brings a twist in the life of Kunjeldho and his girlfriend Niveditha.
Kunjeldho is struck at first sight by Niveditha, as they start their lives as college students. She quickly loses her heart to him as well, and at a college function, the couple consummate their love. The couple have to leave home and after struggling to find a home and survive, they are taken in by a kind professor. Will the couple finally win the support of their family forms the rest of the story.
Cast
- Asif Ali as Kunjeldho
- Gopika Udayan as Niveditha
- Vineeth Sreenivasan as Junior doctor
- Siddique as Professor Gheevarghese
- Rekha Kunjeldhos mother
- Meera Nair
- Anil Murali
- Sanju Sanichen as Pamp Saneesh
- Anarkali Nazar
- Sudheesh as John Kunjeldhos father
- Aswathy Sreekanth
- Akhil Manoj as Sooraj
- Abin Paul as Brother Joby
- Jasnya Jayadeesh
- Kritika Pradeep as Shalini
- Arjun Gopal
- Akku Melparamba
- Haritha Haridas
- Shruthi Rajanikanth[4]
Production
Kunjeldho was announced by Asif Ali on 5 June 2019 through his Facebook page. The film is produced by Suvin K Varkey and Prasobh Krishna under their production house Little Big Films.Vineeth Sreenivasan will be the creative director. The film marks the directorial debut of popular malayalam television anchor Mathukkutty.
Filming
Principal photography began on 2 September 2019 with a customary pooja function held at Kottayam.[5] Filming took place early in the schedule at Aluva, Perumbavoor, Thodupuzha and Paravoor.
Release
The film was released across 170 theaters in kerala on 24th December 2021.
Reception
Critical reception
Malayala Manorama gave a rating of 3.5/5 and said "Kunjeldho will remain an aesthetically driven and brilliantly narrated love story".[6] Times of India gave a rating of 3.5/5 and said 'Kunjeldho' is a feel good movie with campus antics,love,emotions and songs.[7]
Music
Composer Shaan Rahman is the music director for the film.
References
- ^ "Asif Ali joins RJ Mathukutty's directorial debut Kunjeldho". The New Indian Express. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "Asif Ali Starring Kunjeldho Release Date Announced – Asianet News". Asianet News. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "തീയേറ്റര് തുറന്നു, കുഞ്ഞെല്ദോ വീണ്ടും ക്ലാസിലേക്ക്; വെല്ക്കം ബാക്ക് ടീസര് എത്തി". Malayalam Filmibeat. 14 November 2021.
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- ^ "Asif Ali's Kunjeldho starts rolling". The Times of India. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "Kunjeldho' movie review: Romance is timeless, gets more intense over the ages". 24 December 2021.
- ^ V Vinod Nair (24 December 2021). "Kunjeldho review: A cute, emotional story that you can relate to".