Makal (transl. Daughter) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Iqbal Kuttippuram.[1] The film stars Jayaram, Naslen K. Gafoor, Meera Jasmine, and Devika Sanjay.[2] It is produced by Central Pictures, the company that produced Anthikad's Kudumbapuranam, Kalikkalam, and Oru Indian Pranayakatha. This marks Jayaram's comeback after a three-year hiatus and is his 250th Malayalam movie. The film also marks Meera Jasmine's return to Mollywood after a six year gap.
| Makal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sathyan Anthikad |
| Written by | Iqbal Kuttippuram |
| Produced by | Central Pictures |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | S. Kumar |
| Edited by | K. Rajagopal |
| Music by | Songs: Vishnu Vijay Score: Rahul Raj |
Production company | Central Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
This movie generally received mixed reviews from audience and the film was a box office bomb.[1][3]
Plot
editThe mother and daughter duo, Juliet and Aparna, have been living together for the best part of their lives, enjoying their freedom and level of understanding. After Aparna's father, Nandan, returns from the Gulf and Juliet gets a government job in another district, Nandan has to figure out how to be a father to his daughter. While the generation gap leads to a series of misunderstandings and squabbles, the entry of an unexpected stranger in their lives changes the father-daughter dynamics. The stranger's presence becomes a reason for them to connect meaningfully and live peacefully.
Cast
edit- Jayaram as Nandakumar, Pravasi spices owner
- Meera Jasmine as Juliet (Julie), Nandakumar's wife and Appu's mother
- Devika Sanjay as Aparna (Appu), Nandakumar's daughter
- Naslen K. Gafoor as Rohit / Rabindra Chattopadhyay, Appu's love interest
- Balaji Manohar as Garuda Naik[4]
- Sreenivasan as himself
- Innocent as Ayurveda Dr. Govindan, Nandan's father
- Siddique as Bobby, Juliet's brother, Nandakumar's brother-law
- Jayasankar Karimuttam as Lawrence
- Dayyana Hameed as Fathima, Juliet's colleague
- Kottayam Ramesh as Premlal, Senior Superintendent at Juliet's workplace
- Sreedhanya as Dr. Susan, Bobby's wife
- Althaf Salim as Thief Solomon
- Sreelatha Namboothiri as mental patient
- Meera Nair as Betty, Juliet's elder sister
- RJ Nilja as Sangeetha, Rohit’s sister
- Krishna Praba as dance teacher
- Aneetha as Kokila, Garuda Naik's daughter
- Nimisha as Garuda Naik's wife
- Unni Nair as Madhavan Nambuthiri
- Mani Shornur as Kunjuttan, Nandan’s manager
- Latha Sathish as Govindan's wife
- Sreeja Ajith as Rohit's mother
- Jaise Jose as supermarket manager
Production
editThe filming commenced in October 2021 in Kerala,[5] with Jayaram joining the sets on 21 October.[3] On 12 December, actor Jayaram informed via a tweet that he was in the final leg of filming.[6] The shoot was wrapped in late-December.[citation needed]
Music
editThe film score is composed, orchestrated, and produced by Rahul Raj, while the songs are composed by Vishnu Vijay.
Release
editTheatrical
editThe film was released in theatres on 29 April 2022.[citation needed]
Home media
editThe digital rights of the film were acquired by ManoramaMAX.[7] The satellite rights are owned by Mazhavil Manorama.[citation needed]
Reception
editThe film received mixed reviews, praising the performances, direction, and humour but was criticised for its plot, writing, and climax.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b "Sathyan Anthikkad announces name of his movie starring Jayaram and Meera Jasmine".
- ^ "Sreenivasan, Devika Sanjay and Naslen K. Gafoor join Jayaram, Sathyan Anthikad's upcoming family entertainer".
- ^ a b "Jayaram back on the sets of Sathyan Anthikad film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Basavarajaiah, Harish. "Balaji Manohar plays Kannadiga in Sathyan Athikad's Malayalam film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Watch: Jayaram and Meera Jasmine shooting for Sathyan Anthikad film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Jayaram - Sathyan Anthikad film 'Magal' reached the final leg of shooting - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Makal Movie OTT Release Date, OTT Platform, Time and more - MalayalamAdda".