Adi (2023 Indian Film)
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''Adi'' is a 2023 Indian
Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...
-language
comedy-drama Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, il ...
film directed by Prasobh Vijayan and written by Ratheesh Ravi. It stars
Shine Tom Chacko Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema along with a few Telugu language, Telugu and Tamil language, Tamil films. After working as an assistant to director Kamal ...
and
Ahaana Krishna Ahaana Krishna (born 13 October 1995) is an Indian actress, who appears primarily in Malayalam films. She made her film debut as lead heroine in Rajeev Ravi's '' Njan Steve Lopez'' in 2014. Early life Ahaana was born as the eldest of the fo ...
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Plot

Nandu, an NRI, and his wife Geethi accidentally anger a local goon named Pattar and his friend Kunjava. Despite Nandu's promise to Geethi not to retaliate, he secretly challenges Pattar to a duel to prove himself. However, the plan fails, leading to further conflicts between Nandu and Pattar's gang. As tensions escalate, Geethi becomes aware of Nandu's actions and confronts him. She decides to seek a compromise with Pattar but discovers the true extent of his demands, leading to further strain in their relationship. In an attempt to resolve the situation, Geethi suggests a truce meeting with Pattar and Kunjava. However, Nandu's revelation of Pattar's desire to sleep with Geethi leads to a confrontation, ultimately resulting in Pattar's intimidation and departure. As Nandu prepares to leave for Dubai, he encounters Pattar and Kunjava again. In a final act of defiance, Nandu confronts them, ensuring their departure and assuring his friend Thankachayan of Geethi's ability to handle the situation in his absence.


Cast

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Shine Tom Chacko Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema along with a few Telugu language, Telugu and Tamil language, Tamil films. After working as an assistant to director Kamal ...
as Sajeev Nair *
Ahaana Krishna Ahaana Krishna (born 13 October 1995) is an Indian actress, who appears primarily in Malayalam films. She made her film debut as lead heroine in Rajeev Ravi's '' Njan Steve Lopez'' in 2014. Early life Ahaana was born as the eldest of the fo ...
as Geethika Sajeev *
Dhruvan Dhruvan is an Indian actor who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. Career Dhruvan started his career as a junior artist in ''Lisammayude Veedu'' (2013). He garnered recognition through the film ''Queen'' (2018), in which he portrayed the male ...
as Joby Varghese *
Anu Joseph Anu Joseph is an Indian actress in the Malayalam television industry. She made her acting debut in 2003, through the Malayalam Movie, ''Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam'' directed by T. V. Chandran. Anu was a participant of Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 5 ...
as Sajeev's sister * Bitto Davis as Thankachan * Omana Ouseph * Master Aadhidev * Bindhu Jayan * Jibin V Joseph * Sreekanth Dasan


Soundtrack


Release

The digital rights were acquired by
ZEE5 ZEE5 or Z5 is an Indian subscription video on demand and over-the-top streaming service, owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. It was launched in India on 14 February 2018 with content in 12 languages. The ZEE5 mobile app is available on We ...
and began streaming it on 22 December 2023.


Reception

''The Times of India'' wrote that "The story, which attempts at feminist credentials, is built up to lead to the climax, a bit like Ratheesh Ravi's earlier screenplay for ''Ishq: Not A Love Story''. But Adi lacks the thrilling pace and layered storytelling of Ishq. Also, while it has an UA rating, it could get quite embarrassing to watch it with children; we need to get a bit more stringent on this front."


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* 2020s Malayalam-language films 2023 comedy-drama films Indian comedy-drama films {{DEFAULTSORT:Adi (film)