''Bheemante Vazhi'' () is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language

comedy drama Comedy drama, also known by the portmanteau ''dramedy'', is a genre of dramatic works that combines elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. The modern, scripted-television examples tend to have more humorous bits than simple co ...

film directed by Ashraf Hamza and written by

Chemban Vinod Jose Chemban Vinod Jose is an Indian actor, film producer, and screenwriter, who predominantly works in Malayalam films. He is a physiotherapist by profession.Kunchacko Boban Kunchacko Boban (born 2 November 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer. Sometimes referred to as Chackochan, he works in the Malayalam film industry and has acted in more than 90 films in more than two decades. He is a member of the List ...

and Megha Thomas, with Jose,

Jinu Joseph Jinu Joseph (born 21 December 1975) is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He is better known for his roles in ''Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded'', ''Chaappa Kurishu'', ''Bachelor Party'', ''Ustad Hotel'', ''Iyobinte Pusthakam'', ''Rani P ...

Naseer Sankranthi Nazeer Sankranthi is an Indian actor of Malayalam Cinema as well as Malayalam television shows. He rose to prominence with his humorous act of ''Thatteem Mutteem'', a popular soap opera on Mazhavil Manorama. Naseer is also a two time winner of ...

, Divya M Nair and Chinnu Chandni in supporting roles.

Vishnu Vijay Vishnu Vijay is an Indian music composer and a prolific flautist who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. His film music career began with the 2016 Malayalam film ''Guppy''. His other works include ''Ambili'' (2019) and ''Thallumaala'' (20 ...

composed the original songs and background score. Chemban Vinod Jose produced the film under Chembosky Motion Pictures in association with

Rima Kallingal Rima Kallingal is an Indian actress and film producer who mainly appears in Malayalam films. She made her Malayalam film debut with '' Ritu'' (2009). She married to the Malayalam film director Aashiq Abu in 2013. Early Life and Career Born in Th ...

Aashiq Abu Aashiq Abu (born 12 April 1978) is an Indian film director, producer, actor, and distributor, who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his films such as '' Daddy Cool'' (2009), ''Salt N' Pepper'' (2011), '' 22 Female Kottayam'' (201 ...

's OPM Cinemas. It was released on 3 December 2021.The film received mainly negative reviews from critics and flopped at box office.

Plot

The story of Bheemante Vazhi takes place in a neighbourhood where 20 families reside along a dilapidated road next to a railway track. Everything takes an interesting turn when he decides to broaden the pathway. Bheeman, key protagonist of this movie, plans to broaden the pathway and starts coordinating with other people of that area. Everyone agrees to give up some part of their land for making road. But they faced hurdle of getting the buy-in from two people, Dr. Simon and Kostheppu. They would not get any benefit out of this road as they stay at the entrance of that area but had to give up some part of land for larger cause. Dr. Simon was convinced. However, kostheppu, man with nefarious plan ,wants to make use of this situation to mint money. Bheeman tries all possible means of success.

Cast

Kunchacko Boban Kunchacko Boban (born 2 November 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer. Sometimes referred to as Chackochan, he works in the Malayalam film industry and has acted in more than 90 films in more than two decades. He is a member of the List ...

as Sanjeev Shankar (Sanju) Bheeman *

as Oothampilly Kostheppu *

Chemban Vinod Jose Chemban Vinod Jose is an Indian actor, film producer, and screenwriter, who predominantly works in Malayalam films. He is a physiotherapist by profession.Naseer Sankranthi Nazeer Sankranthi is an Indian actor of Malayalam Cinema as well as Malayalam television shows. He rose to prominence with his humorous act of ''Thatteem Mutteem'', a popular soap opera on Mazhavil Manorama. Naseer is also a two time winner of ...

as Gulaan Paul * Arya Salim as Advocate Deepa * Chinnu Chandni as Anju Chandran *

Vincy Aloshious Vincy Sony Aloshious (born 12 December 1995) is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam films. She made her feature film debut as the female lead in the 2019 Malayalam comedy-drama film '' Vikruthi'', opposite to Soubin Shahir. She was a fi ...

as Blessy Paul * Jeeva Janardhanan as Sita *

Suraj Venjaramoodu Suraj Vasudevan (born 30 June 1976), professionally credited as Suraj Venjaramoodu, is an Indian actor, comedian, impressionist, and television presenter, who appears in Malayalam films, television and stage plays. He has acted in more than 2 ...

as Manjali Tarseus *

Binu Pappu ''Binu Pappu'' (born December 13, 1982), is an Indian actor and assistant director primarily working in the Malayalam movie industry. He is the son of legendary actor Kuthiravattam Pappu. He is mainly noted for his performances in the movies He ...

as Krishnadas (Dasan) *

Bhagath Manuel Bhagath Manuel (born November 26, 1986) is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in Vineeth Sreenivasan's '' Malarvadi Arts Club''. He is known for his performance in '' Doctor Love'' and ''Thattathin Marayathu ...

as Oothampilly Caspar *

Shabareesh Varma Shabareesh Varma is an Indian lyricist, singer and actor working in Malayalam and Tamil films. Shabareesh made his debut in the Alphonse Putharen's acclaimed 2013 film ''Neram'' where he rose to fame with his lyrics for the song ''Pistah'' in ...

as Vivek Guddali Tachisthu *

Ashvin Mathew Ashvin Matthew is an Indian film and stage actor, stand-up comedian and screenwriter. Personal life Matthew is a Malayali who grew up in Bangalore and is currently settled in Cyprus with his wife who is from the country. His father is a doctor ...

as Dr. Cedric Simon Athikuntham * Shiny Sarah as Sanju's Mother *

Nirmal Palazhi Nirmal Palazhi (born in Kozhikode, Kerala) is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in the Malayalam film industry known for his work on Puthan Panam, Diwanji Moola Grand Prix and Ira. Personal life Nirmal was born and settled in Ko ...

as Manilal * Anand Bal as Anju's brother

Production

Principal photography of the film began in December 2020 at Perassanur, Kuttipuram,

Malappuram district Malappuram (), is one of the List of districts of Kerala, 14 districts in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala, with a coastline of . It is the most populous district of Kerala, which is home to around 13% of the to ...

, following

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protocols. This is Chemban Vinod's second script after ''

Angamaly Diaries ''Angamaly Diaries'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by Chemban Vinod Jose. The film features 86 debutant actors, with Antony Varghese, Anna Rajan, Kichu Tellus, Ullas Jose Chemb ...

''. ''

Thamaasha ''Thamaasha'' () is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Ashraf Hamza and produced by Sameer Thahir, Shyju Khalid, Lijo Jose Pellissery and Chemban Vinod Jose.The film stars Vinay Forrt, Chinnu Chandhini, Divya Prabha a ...

'' fame Chinnu Chandni was roped in to play one of the female leads in the film. The filming completed in February 2021 and expected an April release, but has been delayed.

Music

The original soundtrack is composed, programmed, and arranged by

with lyrics penned by

Muhsin Parari Muhsin Parari is an Indian film director, writer and lyricist, who works in Malayalam films. Career He started his career by directing the music album ''Native Bapa'' (2012), in which actor Mamukkoya played the lead. He worked as assistant di ...

Release

The movie was first projected to release in April 2021, but was postponed due to

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. The film was released in theatres on 3 December 2021. After four weeks of theatrical run, the film was released in

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on 30 December 2021.

Reception

Critical response

Anna Mathews in their review for ''

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'', gave the film a 3.5/5 rating and stated: "Bheemante Vazhi is a sweet entertainer that audiences will enjoy, thanks to characters and situations they can identify with and laugh over."Anna Mathews (3 December 2021)
Bheemante Vazhi Movie Review : This story about a road will find a way to your heart
''The Times of India''. Retrieved 6 December 2021. Arun George of '' OnManorama'' gave the film a 3/5 rating in their review titled "Kunchacko Boban's Bheemante Vazhi cuts a predictable path into an everyday issue..."Arun George (3 December 2021)
Kunchacko Boban's Bheemante Vazhi cuts a predictable path into an everyday issue...
''OnManorama''. Retrieved 6 December 2021. In their review for ''

Cinema Express ''Cinema Express'' was an Indian Tamil-language entertainment fortnightly magazine published from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was a part of The New Indian Express Group, which also publishes ''Samakalika Malayalam Vaarika'' weekly as well as '' Din ...

'', Sajin Shrijith described the film as a "lighthearted drama elevated by some clever moments" and states that "the film makes up for whatever shortcomings it has in the few highs accompanying the second and third acts."Sajin Shrijith (3 December 2021
Bheemante Vazhi Movie Review: Lighthearted drama elevated by some clever moments
''Cinema Express''. Retrieved 6 December 2021.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 13717596, Bheemante Vazhi 2021 comedy-drama films Indian comedy-drama films 2020s Malayalam-language films