''Thrishanku'' is a 2023 Indian
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry ( Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam wa ...
-language
romantic comedy
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film written and directed by Achyuth Vinayak. It stars
Arjun Ashokan
Arjun Ashokan (24 August 1992) is an Indian actor working in the Malayalam film industry. Known for his roles as a supporting actor, he is the son of a Malayalam actor called Harisree Ashokan.
Making his debut with ''Orkut Oru Ormakoot'', al ...
and
Anna Ben
Anna Ben is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam cinema. The daughter of screenwriter Benny P. Nayarambalam, she made her acting debut with ''Kumbalangi Nights'' in 2019. Anna has since starred in the dramas ''Helen'' (2019) and ''Kappel ...
with
Suresh Krishna,
Zarin Shihab
Zarin Shihab is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam, Hindi films and television shows. She was known for her breakout role in the 2019 spy thriller series The Family Man, where she played Sahaya Mary, a nurse crucial to the show's plot ...
,
Nandhu
Nandalal Krishnamoorthy better known by his stage name Nandu is an Indian actor primarily working in Malayalam films. Although he has been in the industry for more than 30 years, he is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal' s '' Spirit'', di ...
, Fahim Safar, Shiva Hariharan in supporting roles.
Plot
Small-town couple Sethu and Megha plan to elope, but complications arise when Sethu's sister also decides to elope. Sethu goes to bring her back with his quarrelling uncles, all while trying to elope with Megha and not get caught.
Cast
Production
The film was produced by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil of
Matchbox Shots with Vishnu Shyamaprasad of Lacuna Pictures, while it was co-produced by Gayatri M of Clock Tower Pictures. The cinematography of the film was done by Jayesh Mohan and Ajmal Sabu, while the editing of the film was done by Rakesh Cherumadam. The teaser was released on 19 April 2023. The trailer for the film was released on 2 May 2023.
Music
The music for the film was composed by Jay Unnithan.
Release
The film was released on 26 May 2023.
Reception
Princy Alexander of ''
Onmanorama'' wrote that "However, 'Thrisanku' could have done better if the makers had tapped a little into the depth of emotions between the lovers." S. R. Praveen of ''
The Hindu'' wrote that "This Anna Ben-Arjun Ashokan film is a reasonably fun ride that pokes fun at traditionalists." Anna MM Vetticad of ''
Firstpost
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The ''Network 18'' group was originally owned by Ra ...
'' gave 2.75 out of 5 stars and stated that "''Thrishanku''’s best-written characters though are Chandran who is a conservative religionist and casteist"
Sajin Shrijith of ''
Cinema Express
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'' gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "It doesn't have any lofty goals, but it always maintains a light tone. It's just light escapism entertainment. It doesn't have much depth to be shown." Sanjith Sidhardhan of ''
OTTplay
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'' gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Though the film is less than two hours long, it feels stretched since many subplots connected to the characters' main journey do not have the expected effect. The film also has a drab visual presentation that doesn't help the comic components, notably in the scenes set at the Mangalore lodge."
Cris of ''
The News Minute
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'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Over all, Achyuth should be commended for coming up with the story. It's hardly a thrill-ride storyline, and it's far from realistic. The plot has holes, particularly Sumi's half-baked story. However, if the makers intended for the movie to be fun, it does work."
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, tt27224074
2020s Malayalam-language films
Indian romantic comedy films
2023 romantic comedy films
2023 films