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Enthada Saji (transl. What's up Saji) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by Godfy Xavier Babu, featuring Nivetha Thomas in the title role, with Kunchacko Boban and Jayasurya in lead roles. It is produced by Listin Stephen under the banner of Magic Frames. This film marks the return of Nivetha Thomas in Malayalam film after a 9 years hiatus.
| Enthada Saji | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Godfy Xavier Babu |
| Story by | Godfy Xavier Babu |
| Produced by | Listin Stephen |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Ratheesh Raj |
| Music by | William Francis |
Production company | Magic Frames |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | 3 crore |
Plot edit
Sajimol is a lazy and spoiled kid who is often teased about not being married. One day, after praying in the chapel, she hears Saint Roch and talks to him through his statue. She requests him to come face to face to meet him and he agrees but with the condition that she should attend daily mass. Sajimol does as told and so, she meets and talks with him daily and he helps her change her life. She helps a stray dog and adopts it and then finds her old crush Roy who came back to Kerala and falls in love with him. Saint Roch even promises that he will help so that her marriage can be done without obstacles. Later, Sajimol proposes to Roy in the cemetery, and Roy accepts it. Everything goes happily until one day, she finds the statue stolen and informs the people. Sadly, no one was bothered about it as they knew there was nothing on the statue which was expensive and decided to buy a new one.
The church donates money for the statue, but it is used illegally and divided by its members. Cleetus's son gives money to buy the statue so that his name may come on it but Sajimol finds out it does not speak to her and decides to find the old one with her friend Minimol. Saint Roch tells her in a dream that her adopted dog is his, then she sees that her dog is missing but finds it. She reads the Bible to find clues to Saint Roch, leading her to an abandoned house where she finds the statue only for it to be stolen again. Sajimol chases the thieves with the cycle and gets the statue back. The chapel gifts it Sajimol for finding and getting it back and a few months later, Sajimol marries Roy.
Cast edit
- Nivetha Thomas as Sajimol Thomas
- Kunchacko Boban as Saint Rocky
- Jayasurya as Roy Augustine
- Prayaga Martin as Annie
- Senthil Krishna as Vishnu "Minnal"
- Rajesh Sharma as Maliyekkal Thomas, Sajimol's father
- Sidhartha Siva as Priest
- Arya Rohit as Minimol
- Prem Prakash as Puthenpurayil Augustine, Roy's father
- Sreejith Ravi as Cleetus
- Baiju Ezhupunna as Puthenpurayil Kunjukunju, Augustine's younger brother
- Benny P Nayarambalam as the Parish Clerk
Production edit
Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, and Nivetha Thomas were finalized in the film in 2022. The film's shooting started on 1 April 2022 and was wrapped up on 24 May 2022.
Principal photography started on 1 April 2022.[1] The film is the director's debut.[2] The trailer was released on 6 April 2023.[3] It received mixed reviews and opened in theatres on 8 April 2023.[4]
Music edit
The soundtrack album for Enthada Saji was composed by William Francis and the original background score by Jakes Bejoy. Neehaaram and Athmavil, Doorangal were composed by William Francis.
Reception edit
Vignesh Madhu critic of Cinema Express wrote that "Watching Enthada Saji feels like attending a prayer session as the makers indulge in plenty of preachiness, told mostly through Bible verses." and gave 2.25 star out of 5.[5] Sanjith Sidhardhan critic of OTTplay gave 3 out of 5 and stated that "Simple and pleasing, Enthada Saji is elevated by some warm moments and delightful performances of its cast".[6] The Mathrubhumi gave it a mixed review.[7]
Release edit
Theatrical edit
The film was released in theatres on 7 April 2023.
Home media edit
The digital streaming rights of Enthada Saji were sold to Amazon Prime Video.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "Shoot begins for Kunchacko Boban-Jayasurya film Enthada Saji". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Kunchacko Boban - Jayasurya starrer 'Enthada Saji' starts rolling". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Kunchacko Boban as St. Rocky; watch the trailer for 'Enthada Saji'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Jayasurya-Kunchacko Boban film Enthada Saji censored". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Enthada Saji Movie Review: Only real divine intervention could've saved this film". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Enthada Saji review: Nivetha Thomas' feel-good film is a passable Easter treat". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "അലസയായ സജിക്ക് ഉത്തരവാദിത്തബോധം വന്നതെങ്ങനെ? ഈ പുണ്യാളൻ തരും അതിനുള്ള ഉത്തരം| Enthada Saji Review". Mathrubhumi. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
