''Panchavarnathatha'' () is a 2018 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 film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

directed by

Ramesh Pisharody T. V. Ramesh (born 1 October 1981), professionally credited as Ramesh Pisharody, is an Indian stand-up comedian, impressionist, television presenter, actor and film director. He works in Malayalam television shows, stage, and cinema. He is pa ...

in his directorial debut and co-written with Hari P. Nair. It was produced by

Maniyanpilla Raju Sudheer Kumar (born 20 April 1955), better known by his stage name Maniyanpilla Raju (Malayalam: മണിയൻപിള്ള രാജു), is an Indian actor and producer who works in Malayalam film industry.Jayaram Jayaram Subramaniam, (born 10 December 1965), is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, in addition to Tamil cinema, Tamil, Telugu cinema, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Bhojpuri language films. He is also a chenda ...

and

Kunchacko Boban Kunchacko Boban (born 2 November 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is referred to as Chackochan, and during the early 2000s, he was called "chocolate boy" because of his romantic image. He ...

Principal photography Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as the ...

began in

Velloor Velloor (also known as Mevelloor) is a village in the Vaikom Taluk of the Kottayam district in Kerala, India. Location Regular bus services are available to the towns Vaikom, Piravom, Ernakulam and Kottayam. Velloor - Thonnalloor Cherukara Bri ...

on 10 January 2018. The film was released on 14 April 2018 during the

Vishu Vishu (Malayalam: വിഷു) is a Hindu festival celebrating the Malayali New Year in Kerala, Tulu Nadu, and Mahe of India. Vishu falls on the first day of the month of ''Medam'', the first month of the Solar calendar used in Malabar of ...

holiday.

Plot

The story revolves around Vijayan Joseph Muhammed, a unique person who owns a pet shop. He had come to this place years back with a circus troupe. The pet shop is a concern to many of his neighbours. Kalesh is the MLA of this particular constituency and the next election is nearing. While attending the first holy communion of Abraham's daughter, Kalesh's wife Chithra abducts a

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. And Vijayan gets the video of Chithra in which she takes the parrot. As for the circumstances they allow him to stay in their home for the sake of elections. One day Vijayan is offered a job but he refuses it and cites that he is not feeling well. The next day, Velu tries to wake up Vijayan after his phone beeps but he doesn't get up. He is declared dead. Everyone from the local neighbourhood mourns and weep from Vijayan's death. Finally, Kalesh sends off the Vijayan's Macaw to an unfortunate girl, who had earlier wished to have it. Then Kalesh and Chithra go home.

Cast

Jayaram Jayaram Subramaniam, (born 10 December 1965), is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, in addition to Tamil cinema, Tamil, Telugu cinema, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Bhojpuri language films. He is also a chenda ...

as Vijayan Joseph Mohammed *

as MLA Kalesh *

Anusree Anusree (born 24 October 1990) is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films. She made her acting debut in the 2012 film '' Diamond Necklace'' and has acted in a number of Malayalam films in female lead roles. Early life Anusree was ...

as Chithra * Ashokan as Udayan *

Maniyanpilla Raju Sudheer Kumar (born 20 April 1955), better known by his stage name Maniyanpilla Raju (Malayalam: മണിയൻപിള്ള രാജു), is an Indian actor and producer who works in Malayalam film industry.Joju George Joseph "Joju" George (born 22 October 1977) is an Indian actor, playback singer, director, writer and producer who primarily works in Malayalam cinema along with Tamil, and Telugu cinemas. In 2015, he won the Kerala State Film Award � ...

as Nazeer *

Dharmajan Bolgatty Dharmajan Bolgatty (born 1976) is an Indian actor, producer, comedian, politician and entrepreneur , who works in Malayalam films, television, and stage shows. He began his career as a comedian appearing in sketch comedies on stage, later for ...

as Velu *

Mallika Sukumaran Mohamallika Pillai (born 4 November 1954), better known as Mallika Sukumaran is an Indian actress and businesswoman, known for her works in Malayalam cinema. She debuted in 1974 with the Malayalam film ''Utharayanam'' by G. Aravindan. Since th ...

as Sreelatha Teacher *

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 Adv. Jimmy * Prem Kumar as SI K.O Rangan * Anjo Nayar as Abraham's wife * Janardhanan as Bride's Father *

Tini Tom Tini Tom is an Indian actor and comedian. He works in Malayalam films and television. Early life Tini Tom was born in North Paravoor, Kerala, India. His father Tomy T.D. is an engineer. He has a sister Tincy. Tom completed his high school ed ...

as James Thomas * Kunchan as Anil, Pet Buyer *

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 Deepa Udayan *

Subi Suresh Subi Suresh (23 August 1981 – 22 February 2023) was an Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam actress, television host, comedian, and stage-show performer. She is known mainly for her role in popular Malayalam movies such as ''Thaskara Lahala'' ( ...

as Chithra's Friend * Nandhan Unni as Unnikrishnan *

Chembil Ashokan Chembil Ashokan is an actor in the Malayalam film industry. He has appeared in various roles in Malayalam cinema including '' Money Ratnam'' (2014). Early life and career Ashokan is from Chempu near Vaikom and was a neighbor of Mammootty. He ...

as Eappachen * Vinod Kedamangalam as Eappachen's Assistant *

Chali Pala Chalil Babykkuttan better known as Chali Pala is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He is most known for playing supporting roles in Malayalam films. Biography Pala was born in Thiruvananthapuram. He debuted with the film ''Iyer t ...

as Kunjachan, Wedding Guest * Balaji Sharma as Sabu, Jimmy's Assistant *

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 Ajayan, Jimmy's Assistant * Sajan Palluruthy as Chacko, Jimmy's Assistant * K. T. S. Padannayil as Babu * Devichandana as Chinnamma *

Manju Pathrose Manju Pathrose is an Indian supporting actress who appears in Malayalam television and films. Career Manju Pathrose's first foray into acting came in 2003 following a chance encounter. While the casting team for A. K. Lohithadas film ''Ch ...

as Servant * Dini Daniel as Bus Conductor *

Kanakalatha Kanakalatha (24 August 1960 – 6 May 2024) was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in the Malayalam cinema. Personal life and death Kanakalatha was born to parents Parameshwaran Pillai and Chinnamma at Kollam, Kerala. She attended the ...

as Bride's Mother * Bindu Murali as Nun *

Jis Joy Jis Joy is an Indian dubbing artist, film writer, director, and lyricist who works in the Malayalam film industry. He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film ''Bicycle Thieves''. He dubs for Allu Arjun, for the Telugu to Malayalam d ...

as Pet Buyer (Cameo Appearance) *

Sreejith Ravi Sreejith Ravi (born 19 May 1976) is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Malayalam films and also in Tamil films. He is the son of actor T. G. Ravi. Early life Sreejith is the son of actor and industrialist T. G. Ravi and V. K. Sub ...

as Pet Buyer's Son (Photo Presence) *

Subeesh Sudhi Subish Sudhi, professionally credited as Subeesh Sudhi, is a Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film actor from Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala. Personal life After finishing his studies he moved to Ernakulam to achieve his dream to act in movies. He got h ...

as Thoma, Driver * Firoz Azeez as an artist in dubbing studio * Lakshmika Sajeevan as Sreekala

Production

''Panchavarnathatha'' is the directorial debut of

and he co-wrote the film with Hari P. Nair. It was originally meant to be 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 ...

, who suggested Pisharody to direct it himself. Since

Maniyanpilla Raju Sudheer Kumar (born 20 April 1955), better known by his stage name Maniyanpilla Raju (Malayalam: മണിയൻപിള്ള രാജു), is an Indian actor and producer who works in Malayalam film industry.Velloor Velloor (also known as Mevelloor) is a village in the Vaikom Taluk of the Kottayam district in Kerala, India. Location Regular bus services are available to the towns Vaikom, Piravom, Ernakulam and Kottayam. Velloor - Thonnalloor Cherukara Bri ...

Kottayam Kottayam () is a city in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the district headquarters of the district and is located about north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kottayam has a population of ...

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. The main locations are Karikode, Peruva and

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Music

The music of the film is composed by M. Jayachandran and

, while lyrics is written by Santhosh Varma and B. K. Harinarayanan. The full soundtrack album consisting of 4 tracks was released on 5 April 2018 by Manorama Music.

Release

Theatrical

The film was released on 14 April 2018 and was a commercial success at the box office.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 7450346 2018 films 2010s Malayalam-language films 2018 comedy films Indian comedy films 2018 directorial debut films Films shot in Kottayam