''Kaanchi'' (Trans. Trigger) is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language

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directed by G. N. Krishnakumar and written by

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, starring

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and

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Plot

The film follows the life of grocery store owner Madhavan, who lock horns with a powerful businessman name Peringodan Narayanan, were a revolver gun enters between there war.

Cast

Production

Krishnakumar, who directed '' College Days'' (2010), directs this film. Indrajith, Murali Gopy, and

play the lead roles. The film is written by

, who previously wrote ''

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'' (2012).

Reception

A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "Kaanchi is like a cold glass of coffee that you find on your bedside as you get up on a cool morning. You can have it, but it won't give you any particular feeling. Decide on your own, if you want it or to go for some sparkling hot cup that will make you feel fresh!". Paresh Palincha of ''

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'' opined that "Kaanchi, despite its star duo of Indrajith and Murali Gopy, and a script by Jeyamohan, falls far short of expectations". Aswin J Kumar of ''

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'' stated that "Kaanchi even throws up moments where a gifted story-teller like Jeyamohan seems doubtful of his own plot, something that hinders the plot".

Box office

The film was a box office failure.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 3768502 2013 films 2013 action drama films Indian action drama films 2010s Malayalam-language films