''Appavum Veenjum'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language thriller drama film directed by Viswan and starring Sunny Wayne, Ramya Krishnan and

Prathap Pothen Pratap Pothen (13 August 1952 – 15 July 2022) was an Indian actor and filmmaker who acted in about 100 films and directed 12 films. He appeared in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu as well as Hindi films. He also worked as a scriptwriter and produ ...

Cast

* Sunny Wayne as Freddy Peter George (Jude) * Ramya Krishnan as Merlin Fernandez *

as Fernandez *

Reshma Rathore Reshma Rathore is an Indian actress and model who appears in South Indian films. Her film career started with '' Bodyguard'' (Telugu) in which she played Trisha's friend, thereafter she made her debut with the ''Ee Rojullo'' film directed by Ma ...

as Jela Fernandez *

Devi Ajith Devi Ajith (born 28 March 1973) is an Indian actress, dancer and a television personality in the Malayalam film industry. She is known for her roles in '' Trivandrum Lodge'' and ''Immanuel''. She is also seen in a short film named ''Virgin Roa ...

Sunil Sukhada Sunil Sukhada is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He debuted in a small role in the film ''Best Actor''. His first full length role was as the supermarket manager in ''Chappa Kurishu'' (2011). He won a special mention in the Kerala state te ...

as Doctor Naina * Arun *

Balu Varghese Balu Varghese is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He began his acting career as a child actor in Chanthupottu (2005). Early life and Career Balu Varghese was born in Kochi . He is the son of E. ...

as Jithu *

Ouseppachan Mechery Louis Ouseppachan (born 13 September 1955), known mononymously as Ouseppachan, is an Indian film composer and singer who primarily works in Malayalam films. He is a recipient of National Film Award, Filmfare Award and Kerala State ...

Lishoy Lishoy is an Indian actor in Kerala. He has played characters in stage, television and film. Personal life Originally from Thrissur, Lishoy gained popularity as a stage actor in professional theaters, such as Kazhimpram Theaters. Later he e ...

*Rajesh *

Shwetha Menon Shwetha Menon is an Indian actress, model and television anchor. She won '' Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 1994''. She has predominantly acted in Malayalam and Hindi language films, besides appearing in a number of Telugu and Tamil Language Fi ...

as a doctor (

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)

Production

Ramya Krishnan returned to Malayalam cinema after a

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with this film.

replaced

Ragini Nandwani Ragini Nandwani (born 4 September 1991) is an Indian actress. She became popular after playing the lead in the Hindi soap opera ''Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein'' (2011–12). She made her Bollywood debut with the crime thriller film ''Dehraadun ...

to play Sunny Wayne's love interest. This film marks her Malayalam debut and she plays a college student in the film.

called his character crazy.

Soundtrack

The music is composed by

. Prathap Pothen and his daughter Keya each sang a song in the film. *"Karineela Kannulla" - Veetraag

Reception

A critic from ''

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'' opined that "The tale of love and revenge gives you a haunting feel. Most of the actor don't have much to do and seem wasted in blink-and-miss roles". Padmakumar K. of ''

Manorama Online ''Malayala Manorama'' is a morning newspaper in Malayalam published from Kottayam, Kerala, India by the Malayala Manorama Company Limited. Currently headed by Mammen Mathew; it was first published as a weekly on 22 March 1888, and currently has ...

'' said that "the musical score, both background and the songs, by Ouseppachan is a pleasant surprise. The lush locales, perfect sound design and an off-beat treatment make Appavum Veenjum a blissful experience".

References

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External links

''Metromatinee'' review''Mollywood Times'' review''Nowrunning'' review
2015 thriller films Indian thriller films 2010s Malayalam-language films