''19(1)(a)'' is a

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Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by debutant Indhu V. S. It stars Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, and Indrajith Sukumaran. The film is produced by

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and Neeta Pinto. The film marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in a character role in Malayalam and his second Malayalam film after '' Maarconi Mathaai''. The film released directly on the OTT platform

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on 29 July 2022 and received mixed reviews.

Synopsis

The mundane life of an acquiescent lady (who could be anybody) who is running a photocopy shop goes into a tailspin when a revolutionary writer leaves the manuscript of his unpublished novel with her. The movie's title references the below: Article 19(1) in The Constitution Of India 1949 (1) All citizens shall have the right (a) to freedom of speech and expression;

Cast

* Nithya Menen * Vijay Sethupathi as Gauri Shankar * Indrajith Sukumaran as Anand Manmadhan * Indrans as Mohanan, a police officer *

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as Gangettan * Bhagath Manuel as Sakhavu Hareendran * Deepak Parambol as Ismail Ibrahim, police officer *Abhishek Raveendran *Athulya Ashadam as Fathima *

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as Sarojini, Gauri Shankar's sister *Arya K. Salim as Jenny Philip

Production

''19(1)(a)'' is produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and it marks the directorial debut of Indhu V.S. It also marks the debut of Vijay Sethupathi in Malayalam in a character role. The film's shooting was completed in January 2021.

Release

In April 2021, director Indhu V. S. announced that the film would not be having theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic and was looking for an

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release. The film released directly on

on 29 July 2022.

Reception

For '' Firstpost'', film critic Anna M. M. Vetticad ranked it ninth in her year-end list of best Malayalam films.

References

{{reflist 2020s Malayalam-language films 2022 direct-to-video films 2022 directorial debut films 2022 drama films 2022 films Disney+ Hotstar original films Films about freedom of expression Films about writers Films scored by Govind Vasantha Films shot in Kerala Indian direct-to-video films Indian drama films