''Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan'' () is a 2016
India
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Malayalam-language
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romantic-
comedy
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drama film
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directed by
Nadirshah
Nadirshah is an Indian actor, film director, music composer, playback singer, lyricist, mimicry artist, comedian, and television host, who works in Malayalam films, television and on-stage. He has also done several supporting roles in Malayala ...
. It stars
Vishnu Unnikrishnan in the title role along with
Prayaga Martin,
Siddique,
Salim Kumar
Salim Kumar (born 10 October 1969) is an Indian actor, comedian, director and writer in Malayalam cinema. Mostly known for his comic and comedy roles, Salim Kumar is considered one of the best and most prominent comedians in the history of Mala ...
,
Dharmajan Bolgatty and
Siju Wilson
Wilson Joseph (born 22 November 1981), professionally credited as Siju Wilson, is an Indian actor and producer, who works in Malayalam films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film for his debut production '' Vasanthi'' (2019).
Ca ...
in the supporting roles.
The film was released worldwide on 18 November 2016 and was one of the biggest blockbuster hit Malayalam films of 2016 at box office.
Plot
Krishnan Nair a.k.a. Kichu was once a
child artist
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and wants to become a
superstar
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in the film industry. However, he is
typecast
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in minor roles similar to those he performed as a child. He is constantly taunted by the townspeople for this as well as for his skin colour.
Ann Mariya, a newcomer to
Kattappana
Kattappana ( aʈ:ap:ɐna is a municipality in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. It is located 21 km (13.0 mi) southeast of the district headquarters in Painavu and about 140 km (87.0 mi) north of the state capital, Thi ...
, becomes Kichu's friend quickly, believing him to be well connected with the
film industry
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. Kichu initially mistakes her friendship for love, and is shattered when he realizes that this is not the case. The same day he has a film shoot where the director, James Antony, believes that he is the right person to portray the role of the central character. However, the producer does not want to risk a newcomer in the central role and thus Kichu loses his big chance.
Returning home, he faces yet another problem where two girls whom he had sent to a nearby film location were mistreated. One of them is Kani, Kichu's neighbor. Kani is in love with Kichu however he barely even acknowledges her. The gathering mob accuses Kichu of orchestrating the girls misfortunes leading to his father, Surendran, kicking him out of the house. Kichu, out of despair, decides to commit suicide.
As he is about to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff, a car drives towards him. In an attempt by the driver to prevent his car from hitting Kichu, the car drifts and tumbles over near the suicide point. The driver is Giridhar, an influential businessman in the town and someone Kichu admires. After rescuing him, Giridhar tells Kichu that suicide is not an answer to problems and motivates him to live life and achieve his goals.
Another person named Geo comes to the same cliff to commit suicide. His girlfriend, Neethu had abandoned him for Amith, leaving him heartbroken. While there, Geo reads Kichu's suicide note describing his story. He then changes his mind about suicide and decides to meet Kichu.
Kichu now decides to overcome the various prejudices that society has shown him all of his life. He realizes and acknowledges Kani's love and becomes friends with Ann even though she had previously rejected his romantic overtures. He works on overcoming his inferiority complexes. Kichu, Kani and Ann attends the wedding of Amith with Neethu, where he learns that Amith and Ann are not in love but just friends.
Kichu is called again to don the role of a petty thief in a movie. At the location. However, it turns out that the role is being done by another person and Kichu is actually the hero of the film.
Cast
*
Vishnu Unnikrishnan as Krishnan Nair (Kichu)
**
Adish Praveen as Young Kichu
*
Siju Wilson
Wilson Joseph (born 22 November 1981), professionally credited as Siju Wilson, is an Indian actor and producer, who works in Malayalam films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film for his debut production '' Vasanthi'' (2019).
Ca ...
as Geo
*
Dharmajan Bolgatty as Dasappan, Kichu's childhood friend
*
Siddique as Surendran Nair (Sura) alias Jr Jayan, Kichu's father
*
Salim Kumar
Salim Kumar (born 10 October 1969) is an Indian actor, comedian, director and writer in Malayalam cinema. Mostly known for his comic and comedy roles, Salim Kumar is considered one of the best and most prominent comedians in the history of Mala ...
as '
Naxalite
Naxalism is the communist ideology of the Naxalites or Naxals, a grouping of political and insurgent groups from India. It is influenced by Maoist political sentiment and ideology.
Inspired by Maoism, Charu Majumdar wrote the Historic Eight ...
' Chandran, Kani's father and Sura's best friend
*
Lijomol Jose as Kani, Kichu's neighbour
*
Prayaga Martin as Ann Maria
*Dini Daniel as Seema, Kichu's mother
*
Swasika
Pooja Vijay (born 5 November 1991), better known by her stage name
A stage name or professional name is a pseudonym used by performers, authors, and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. The equivalent conce ...
as Neethu, Geo's ex-girlfriend
*
Pradeep Kottayam
Pradeep K. R. (1961 – 17 February 2022), professionally credited as Pradeep Kottayam, was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. He is best known for his comedic roles. His role in the 2010 Tamil film ' ...
as Vijayan, Dasappan's father
*
Rahul Madhav as Giridhar
*
Kalabhavan Shajon
Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. Making his debut in 199 ...
as Director James Antony
*
Seema G. Nair
Seema G. Nair is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam film, Malayalam and Tamil language, Tamil films and Television, TV series.
Personal life
Seema enjoys listening to Ghazal songs, cooking, traveling and cherishing 'me time'. Her favo ...
as Kani's mother
*
Jaffar Idukki
Jaffar Idukki is an Indian actor, impressionist, and comedian, who predominantly works in the Malayalam cinema. Started his career with the 2007 film '' Kaiyoppu'', he has acted in about hundred films and has performed in a number of comedy sta ...
as Tea shop owner
*
Mahesh as Geo's father
*
Ambika Mohan
Ambika Mohan is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema
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as Geo's Mother
*Eloor George as Head load worker
*Kalabhavan Yousuf as Barber
*
Kalabhavan Haneef
Kalabhavan Haneef (1959 or 1960 – 9 November 2023) was an Indian actor and Impressionist (entertainment), impressionist in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the film ''Cheppukilukkana Changathi'' (1991).
Career
Haneef started imper ...
as Sasi (Soman), Head load worker
*Samadh as Neethu's relative
*Shahanas Muhammed Arafa
*
Bipin Jose as Amith
*
Abdul Majeed as Headmaster
*
Abu Salim as Hameed, Gym Parlour owner
*Nandu Pothuval as Sthiram Vazhipokken
*Vinod Kedamangalam as Salesman
*Adinad Sasi as Villager
*
Bineesh Bastin as Sthiram Gunda
*Rajesh as Poovalan 1
*Ajoobsha as Poovalan 2
*Kevin Mathew as Poovalan 3
*N P Suhaid (Kukku)
*
Bibin George as Naxalite
*
Kottayam Nazir (Guest Appearance) as Director Ajayan
*
Nadirshah
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as director (cameo)
*
Boban Samuel
Boban Samuel is an Indian film director and actor most known for his work in Malayalam
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as director (cameo)
*
Ancy as Teacher
*
Asha Aravind as Jessy
*
Pauly Valsan
Pauly Valsan is an Indian actress who has been acclaimed for acting in Malayalam films and plays. She debuted in Malayalam film industry with the supporting roles in the 2008 movie '' Annan Thambi'' In 2017, she won the Kerala State Film Award ...
as Upadeshi thalla
*
Thara Kalyan
Thara Kalyan is an Indian classical dancer and actress in mainstream Malayalam Television and Cinema. She is also a professional dancer in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchipudi.She is an 'A top' Mohiniyattam artist of Doordarshan.
She is ...
as Neethu's relative
*Sethulakshmi as Neethu's relative
*
Neena Kurup
Neena Kurup is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television series in supporting roles to character roles. Alsarchived at Ghostarchiveon 11 December 2021
Filmography
Television
; Serials
; Telefilms
* ''Parppidam as ...
as Neethu's mother
*Devika Nambiar as Neethu's Friend
*
Ansiba Hassan
Ansiba Hassan (born 18 June 1992) is an Indian actress, television anchor and dancer. Her most notable work in Malayalam film industry is Jeethu Joseph's 2013 hit Malayalam movie ''Drishyam'' where she played the part of Anju, the daughter of ...
as Actress (Guest Appearance)
Music
Nadirshah
Nadirshah is an Indian actor, film director, music composer, playback singer, lyricist, mimicry artist, comedian, and television host, who works in Malayalam films, television and on-stage. He has also done several supporting roles in Malayala ...
composed the music and
Bijibal
Bijibal Maniyil is an Indian music composer and playback singer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he has composed for more than 150 feature films, several television commercials and a few d ...
worked on the
background score
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for the film. The lyrics for the four songs is written by SanthoshVarma and B. K. Harinarayanan.
Track listing
Release
The film was originally scheduled for release on 11 November 2016, but due to the unforeseen execution of the
500 and 1000 rupee currency demonetisation, which removed these bank notes from circulation, the release was pushed to 18 November 2016.
Reception
Sanjith Sidhardhan critic of ''
The Times of India
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'' gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that " Nadirshah has also made it a point in his movie to deliver some social messages and this time it touches on parental pressure, the effect and consequence of society's perception of people and how people seem to take granted the valuable things in life ". Anna MM Vetticad of ''
Firstpost
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'' rated 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that "''Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan'' is entertaining and moving for the most part."
Mythily Ramachandran critic of ''
Gulf News
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'' noted that "It will be an evening well enjoyed."
Box office
The film was commercial success. It grossed ₹ 14 crores alone from Kerala and ₹ 24 crores from Worldwide box office.
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, 5598764
2016 films
Indian romantic comedy-drama films
2010s Malayalam-language films
Films scored by Nadirshah
Films directed by Nadirshah
2016 romantic comedy-drama films
Films shot in Kattappana
Films about actors
Films about filmmaking