Nunakkuzhi (transl. Dimple or pit of lies) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language crime comedy film directed by Jeethu Joseph,[2] and starring Basil Joseph, Grace Antony and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles alongside Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Binu Pappu, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese and Althaf Salim in supporting roles.[3]
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| Directed by | Jeethu Joseph |
| Written by | K. R. Krishna Kumar |
| Produced by | Saregama |
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| Cinematography | Satheesh Kurup |
| Edited by | V. S. Vinayak |
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| Distributed by | Aashirvad Cinemas |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹23 crore[1] |
The film received a mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and audiences alike and became a commercial success at the box office.[3]
Plot
editA young rich businessman caught in a web of lies and mistaken identities must unravel a series of interconnected events involving a sex tape, a murder accusation, and a missing laptop, as he teams up with an income tax officer to retrieve his laptop and clear his name as his wife's life hangs in the balance.
Cast
edit- Basil Joseph as Eby Zachariah Poozhikunnel
- Grace Antony as Rashmitha Ranjith
- Nikhila Vimal as Rimi Eby, Eby's Wife
- Siddique as Income tax Assistant Commissioner Bhamakrishnan
- Manoj K. Jayan as Actor Sundar Nath
- Baiju Santhosh as CI Abraham Tharakan
- Binu Pappu as Producer Sagaran Chamakkala
- Aju Varghese as Ranjith, Rashmitha's Husband
- Althaf Salim as Naveen, Bhamakrishnan's Nephew
- Shyam Mohan as Vineeth
- Azees Nedumangad as CPO Santhosh
- Saiju Kurup as Jayadevan
- Swasika as Maya, Sundar's Wife and Jayadevan's Girlfriend
- Lena as Eby's Mother
- Selvaraj as CPO Sadanandan
- Mathew Varghese as Zachariah Poozhikunnel, Eby's Father (Photo Archive)
- Dinesh Prabhakar as Gunda Shaji
- Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai as Magistrate
- Rajesh Paravoor as Adv. James
- Riyas Narmakala as Doctor
- Kalabhavan Yusuf as Krishnamoorthy
- Sundarapandiyan as Gunda Anil
- Kalabhavan Jinto as Flat Resident
- Soumya as Abraham's Wife
- Bhasi as Kuriakose
- Sanaji as Kuriakose's Helper
- Eldho as Rashmitha's Advocate
- Elizabeth as Nurse
- Ratheesh as Sanal, Eby's Driver
- Shyam as Hospital Attender
- Rohit as Auto Driver
Release
editTheatrical
editNunakkuzhi released in theatres on 15 August 2024.[2]
Home media
editFollowing its theatrical performance, the film is scheduled to premiere on ZEE5 on 13 September 2024.[4]
Reception
editNunakuzhi received positive reviews from critics on release.[5][6] Rohit Panicker of Times Now rated the film 3.5/5 and wrote: "A Fun, Entertaining Film That Delivers As Promised"[7] S. R. Praveen wrote, "On the whole, Nunakuzhi is a briskly-paced fun ride, which proves that Jeethu Joseph is adept at more than just thrillers."[8] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express wrote, "For those who prefer only subtle situational comedy, Nunakuzhi may seem loud, over-the-top and even grating. But for those who enjoy comedy that unfolds through a chain reaction of events, eventually spiralling into complete chaos, this Jeethu Joseph film could be just what you need this week."[9] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote:"An eccentric Basil Joseph stars in a fun Jeethu Joseph film"[10]
References
edit- ^ "'Nunakkuzhi' box office collections day 21: Basil Joseph starrer collects more than Rs 23 crore". The Times Of India. 2024-09-05. Archived from the original on 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ a b "Nunakuzhi: Not a typical Jeethu Joseph film as humour is the only selling point". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ a b Cris (2024-08-15). "Going overboard with its element of confusion, Jeethu Joseph's Nunakuzhi is still fun". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Cris (2024-08-15). "Basil Joseph, Grace Antony-starrer 'Nunakuzhi' gets an OTT release date". onmanorama. Archived from the original on 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "നുണകളാൽ പടുത്തുയർത്തിയ കൊട്ടാരത്തിൽ ചിരിപ്പൂരം, കളറാണ് ജീത്തു ജോസഫിൻ്റെ 'നുണക്കുഴി' | REVIEW". Mathrubhumi News (in Malayalam). 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "പ്രേക്ഷകരെ ചിരിയുടെ കുഴിയിൽ വീഴ്ത്തി ജീത്തു ജോസഫ്; 'നുണക്കുഴി' റിവ്യു". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Nunakkuzhui Review: A Fun, Entertaining Film That Delivers As Promised". Times Now. 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (2024-08-15). "'Nunakuzhi' movie review: Jeethu Joseph's comic caper is a briskly paced fun ride". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Nunakuzhi movie review: Jeethu Joseph and Basil Joseph hit a home run with this comedy of errors". The Indian Express. 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "An eccentric Basil Joseph stars in a fun Jeethu Joseph film | 'Nunakuzhi' movie review | Onmanorama". Onmanorama. 2024-08-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-16.