Dear Vaappi is a 2023 Indian Malayalam Language film directed by Shan Thulasi. It stars Lal,

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, Anagha Narayanan while Sri Rekha,

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etc. play supporting roles.

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has composed 5 songs for the movie.

Plot

Amira's father Basheer comes back to his hometown after 30 years of tailoring work in Mumbai and wanted to start his own business in hometown. The story is about the daughter Amira who supports his father for the venture and wanted to see her father's dream come true.

Cast

* Lal as Tailor Basheer * Anagha Narayanan as Amira *

as Riyaz * Sri Rekha as Juvairiya, Basheer's wife and Amira's mother *

as Suguna Textiles Owner *

as Haridas, a Businessman *

as Madhvettan, shop owner *

as Najeeb, Riyaz's Brother In Law *

as Ramla, Riys' mother * Appunni Sasi as District collector Vijayan * Abhiram Radhakrishnan as Ajith *

as Himself (Cameo) *

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as Herself (Cameo)

Production

The principal photography of the film was started in September 2022 and the first look of the film was released on 4 August 2022. The shooting of the film was held in

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, Mahe,

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and the entire shooting was wrap up in October 2022. Later the teaser and the trailer was released.

Box office

According to the source of ''

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'' the film collected the Rs 10 lakhs in 3 days.

Release

The film was released on 17 February 2023 in theatres and started

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stream on 13 April 2023 on

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Reception

Princy Alexander critic from '' Onmanorama'' stated that "However, while 'Dear Vaappi' has some interesting and feel-good moments, the excitement factor is slightly missing." A Tamil critic from ''

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'' gave mixed reviews. Shilpa S critic from ''

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'' gave 2.5 out of 5 and stated that "With its cliched, predictable story, black and white characters, and an insipid script, Dear Vaapi has very little to keep viewers engaged. But despite its mediocrity, the film does have a few bright spots in its third act, which tries to hold a mirror to the plight of entrepreneurs in the initial stage of setting up their businesses." However, critics from '' ManoramaOnline'' and ''

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'' gave mixed reviews about the film.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 21609938 2020s Malayalam-language films 2023 films Indian romantic drama films Films shot in Kozhikode Films shot in Kannur Films shot in Thalassery Films shot in Mysore Films shot in Mumbai