''Ayalvaashi'' 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 Irshad Parari. The film was written by Irshad Parari, and it was produced by

Ashiq Usman Ashiq Usman is an Indian film producer and actor who works in Malayalam films. He also acted in Malayalam films as child artist. He launched Ashiq Usman Productions in 2012, As a producer his debut was Arikil Oraal which starred Indrajith Sukum ...

and

Muhsin Parari Muhsin Parari, known professionally as Mu.Ri is an Indian film director, writer, producer and lyricist who works in Malayalam films. Career He started his career by directing the music album ''Native Bapa'' (2012), in which actor Mamukkoya pl ...

under the banner of Ashiq Usman Productions and Local Agenda Motion Pictures It stars

Soubin Shahir Soubin Shahir (born 12 October 1983) is an Indian actor, director and producer who primarily works in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with '' Annayum Rasoolum'' (2013). Following his breakthrough with '' Premam'' (2015), he played th ...

Binu Pappu Binu Pappu is an Indian actor and assistant director who works in Malayalam films. He is known for his roles in films such as '' Helen'', ''One'', '' Operation Java'' and '' Bheemante Vazhi''. In addition to acting, he has worked as an assistant ...

, Naslen K. Gafoor,

Nikhila Vimal Nikhila Vimal is an Indian actress who works primarily in Malayalam and Tamil films, in addition to Telugu films. After appearing in a minor role as child artist in '' Bhagyadevatha'' (2009), she made her debut as a leading actress in '' Love ...

and Lijomol Jose in lead roles. The film was released worldwide on 21 April 2023.

Cast

Production

The title look of the poster was released 5 November 2022 and the first look of the film was released on 23 January 2023. Later the trailer was released. Back in 2019, Prithviraj and Indrajith were originally cast as Thaju and Benny.

Reception

Anna M. M. Vetticad Anna Marie Mathew Vetticad is an Indian journalist, film critic, and cultural commentator. She has been in the field of journalism since 1994. Vetticad is known for her political critiques of Indian cinema and the Indian film industry. She is a ...

of ''

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'' stated that "Barring the Chewing Gum song and Soubin, there's nothing here." A critic from '' Onmanorama'' stated that "However, the movie still manages to be enjoyable, with a homely vibe throughout its runtime." S. R. Praveen of ''

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'' wrote "Soubin Shahir and Nikhila Vimal's comedy-drama is marred by a thin plot and listless execution." Cris of ''

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'' gave 2 out 5 stars and gave mixed reviews.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 23327344 2023 comedy-drama films 2023 films 2020s Malayalam-language films Indian comedy-drama films Films scored by Jakes Bejoy