''Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan'' () is a 2016

India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...

Malayalam-language 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 was des ...

romantic-

comedy Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term o ...

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...

directed by

Nadirshah Nadhirshah is an Indian film director, music composer, singer, lyricist, actor, mimicry artist, comedian, and television host, who works in Malayalam films, television and stage. He has done several supporting roles in Malayalam cinema. His are ...

. It stars

Vishnu Unnikrishnan Vishnu Unnikrishnan (born 11 March 1987) is an Indian actor and screenwriter, who works in Malayalam film industry. Early and personal life He was born to Unnikrishnan and Leela on 11 March 1987 at Ernakulam district in Kerala, India. He has t ...

Lijomol Jose Lijomol Jose is an Indian actress, who primarily appears in Malayalam and Tamil films. She is famous for portraying Senggeni in the Tamil film ''Jai Bhim'' along with Suriya, which won her Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil at the 67th ...

and

Prayaga Martin Prayaga Rose Martin (born 18 May 1995) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In 2012, she made her cinematic debut in the Malayalam film, Ustad Hotel. Career Director Mysskin cast Prayaga Martin for her first lead ro ...

. The film was released worldwide on 18 November 2016 and was one of the biggest blockbuster hit Malayalam films of 2016 at box office.

Plot

The film tells the story of Krishnan Nair a.k.a. Kichu who got a chance as a child artist and makes up his ambition to be a super star in the industry though in his adulthood he becomes a

typecast In film, television, and theatre, typecasting is the process by which a particular actor becomes strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular roles, or characters having the same traits or coming from the same social or ...

with small and similar roles he performed in his childhood. Ann Mariya is a newcomer to

Kattappana Kattappana is a municipal town in the Sahyadri (or Western Ghats) of Kerala state, India. It is the main urban centre in the high ranges of Idukki district, situated about from sea level. It is the second city to became a municipality in ...

and becomes friends with Kichu quickly, believing him to be connected with the film industry on seeing a photograph of him standing next to

Priyadarshan Priyadarshan (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam and Hindi films, while also having done six films in Tamil and two films in Telugu. He has done about 31 films in Hi ...

at a local studio. Kichu mistakes her boundless closeness to be love and when he sees her with her college senior Amith and confronts her, he feels shattered. Amith's mother tongue is Hindi and Amith cannot understand Malayalam. The same day Kichu has a film shoot where the director James Antony takes a chance with him believing him to be apt for portraying the central character of his new venture. But the producer, being a newbie is not ready to risk it all and so Kichu had to forfeit the part. Returning home, he faces yet another problem where two girls whom he sent to a nearby film location were mistreated, one being his neighbor's daughter, Kani. Kichu's neighbor presumes that Kichu sent them to the location with intentions for his personal gain. His father beats and kicks him out of the house. Kichu, out of despair, decides to commit suicide. As he is about to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff, a car drives towards him (actually towards the suicide point). In an attempt by the driver to prevent his car from hitting Kichu, the car drifts and tumbles over near the suicide point. The person happens to be Amith, who is also the owner of a start-up. Kichu rescues Amith and reckons suicide is not an answer to problems. Amith does not tell Kichu the reason behind Amith's suicide attempt and the reason is not revealed to the audience either. Geo's girlfriend Neethu had abandoned Geo for Amith, when Neethu received a marriage proposal from Amith. Geo who comes to the suicide point with the intention of committing suicide. Geo reads Kichu's suicide note describing his story and has a change of heart (decides to stay alive) and decides to meet Kichu. In the present, Kichu has acknowledged Kani's love for him. He remains friends with Ann and has overcome his inferiority complexes. Kichu, Kani and Ann attends the wedding of Amith with Neethu, where Kichu understands that Amith and Ann are not in love with each other. Amith and Ann are friends. Towards the credits, Kichu is called again to don the role of a petty thief in a movie. At the location. However, it turns out that the role is being done by another person and Kichu is actually the hero of the film.

Cast

as Krishnan Nair (Kichu), a youth who wishes to take career in film but couldn't find chances due to his dark complex, which also makes his father hate him. *

as Kanimol, Kichu's neighbour who has an interest in him but is ignored by Kichu. Later they reunite. *

Dharmajan Bolgatty Dharmajan Bolgatty (born 1976) is an Indian actor, producer, comedian, politician and entrepreneur, who works in Malayalam films, television, and stage shows. He began his career as a comedian appearing in sketch comedies on stage, later foraye ...

as Dasappan (Dasan), friend of Kichu who always supports him . *

as Ann Maria, love interest of Kichu. Later they become good friends * Siddique as Surendran (Sura), Kichu's father *

Salim Kumar Salim Kumar (born 10 October 1969) is an Indian actor, comedian, director and writer in Malayalam cinema. Mostly known for his comic and comedy roles, Salim Kumar is considered one of the best and most prominent comedians in the history of Mala ...

as ' Naxalite' Chandran, Kani's father *Dini Daniel as Seema, Kichu's mother *

Siju Wilsson Wilson Joseph (born 22 November 1984), professionally credited as Siju Wilson, is an Indian actor and producer, who works in Malayalam films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film for his debut production '' Vasanthi'' (2019). Car ...

as Geo *

Swasika Pooja Vijay, better known by her stage name Swasika, is an Indian actress, dancer, and television presenter. She predominantly appears in Malayalam films and television shows, and has also worked in a few Tamil and Telugu films. Personal life ...

as Neethu *

Pradeep Kottayam Pradeep K. R. (1961 – 17 February 2022), professionally credited as Pradeep Kottayam, was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. He is best known for his comedic roles. His role in the 2010 Tamil film '' ...

as Vijayan, Dasappan's father *

Rahul Madhav Rahul Madhav (born 29 December 1984) is an Indian actor who mainly appears in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in Tamil and Kannada films. His notable films are ''Vaadamalli'', ''Thani Oruvan'', ''Memories'' and ''100 Days of Love''. Acting ...

as Giridhar *

Kalabhavan Shajon Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. Making his debut in 1999 ...

as Director James Antony *

Seema G. Nair Seema G. Nair (born 21 May 1968) is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and Malayalam TV series. She has won the Kerala state television award for best actress in 2014 for the telefilm ''Moksham''. Biography Both Nair and her mothe ...

as Kani's mother *

Jaffar Idukki Jaffar Idukki is an Indian actor, impressionist, and comedian, who predominantly works in the Malayalam cinema. Started his career with the 2007 film ''Kaiyoppu'', he has acted in about hundred films and has performed in a number of comedy sta ...

as Tea shop owner * Mahesh as Geo's father *

Ambika Mohan Ambika Mohan is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema and television series mostly in supporting roles. She made her debut in the film, ''Meghamalhar ''Meghamalhar'' is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language romance film writ ...

as Geo's Mother *Eloor George as Head load worker *Kalabhavan Yousuf as Barber *

Kalabhavan Haneef Kalabhavan Haneef is an Indian actor and mimicry artist in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the film, Sandesham (1991). Personal life Haneef started his mimicry activity while his schooling, later started his career as a sales person ...

as Sasi (Soman),Head load worker *Samadh as Neethu's relative *Shahanas Muhammed Arafa *

Bipin Jose Bipin Jose is an Indian television actor who is known for playing the roles of Sreeraman in ''Seetha'', Rishi in Koodevide and Amith in ''Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan ''Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language ...

as Amith *

Abdul Majeed ʻAbd al-Majīd (ALA-LC romanization of ar, عبد المجيد) is a Muslim male given name and, in modern usage, surname. It is built from the Arabic words '' ʻabd'' and ''al-Majīd'', one of the names of God in the Qur'an, which give rise to th ...

as Headmaster * Abu Salim as Gym Parlour owner *Nandu Pothuval as Sthiram Vazhipokken *Vinod Kedamangalam as Salesman at Seemas Wedding Collections *Adinad Sasi as Villager *Bineesh Bastin as Sthiram Gunda *Rajesh as Poovalan 1 *Ajoobsha as Poovalan 2 *Kevin Mathew as Poovalan 3 *N P Suhaid (Kukku) *

Bibin George Bibin George (born 29 March 1988) is an Indian actor and scriptwriter known for his works primarily in the Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film industry. Bibin started his journey in the movie industry by co-writing the movie ''Amar Akbar Anthony (20 ...

as Naxalite *

Kottayam Nazir Kottayam Nazeer is an Indian actor, impressionist, and an artist from Kerala. Kottayam Nazeer started his career as a stage artist . Recently he also started his career in painting. Family Nazeer is married to Haseena. They have two sons, Moh ...

(Guest Appearance) as Director Ajayan *

as director (cameo) *

Boban Samuel Boban Samuel is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam films. Boban made his directional debut with ''Janapriyan'' (2011) and followed it up with ''Romans Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy * Anci ...

as director (cameo) *

Ancy Ancy () is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France. See also Communes of the Rhône department The following is a list of the 208 communes of the Rhône department of France. This list does not includes the Lyon Metropolis Th ...

as Teacher *

Asha Aravind Asha Aravind is an Indian model and film actress active in the Malayalam film industry. Personal life She was born at Changanassery, Kottayam. She is married to Aravind Ananthakrishnan Nair and has a daughter Akshaya. Acting career She star ...

as Jessy *

Pauly Valsan Pauly Valsan is an Indian actress who has been acclaimed for acting in Malayalam films and plays. She debuted in Malayalam film industry with the supporting roles in the 2008 movie '' Annan Thambi'' In 2017, she won the Kerala State Film Award fo ...

as Upadeshi thalla *

Thara Kalyan Thara Kalyan (born 1 November 1967) is an Indian classical dancer and actress in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in mainstream Malayalam films, telefilms and television serials. She is also a professional dancer in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, ...

as Neethu's relative *Sethulakshmi as Neethu's relative *

Neena Kurup Neena Kurup is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films. She is most well known for her roles as Aswathy in '' Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu'' (1987) and Karishma in ''Punjabi House'' (1998). She has acted in many television serials af ...

as Neethu's mother *Devika Nambiar as Neethu's Friend *

Ansiba Hassan Ansiba Hassan is an Indian actress, television anchor and dancer. Her first role was in the 2013 Tamil language, Tamil film ''Paranjothi'', directed by Gobu Balaji. Her popularity grew as a result of her appearance in Jeethu Joseph's 2013 hit ...

as Actress (Guest Appearance)

Music

composed the music and

Bijibal Bijibal Maniyil is an Indian music composer and playback singer who works predominantly in Malayalam films, documentaries, short films and television commercials. He has composed for more than 150 feature films, several documentaries and televisi ...

worked on the

background score A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film. The score comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental, or choral pieces called cues, which are timed to begin and end at specific points during the film in order to e ...

for the film. The lyrics for the four songs is written by SanthoshVarma and B. K. Harinarayanan.

Track listing

Release and reception

The film was originally scheduled for release on 11 November 2016, but due to the unforeseen execution of the 500 and 1000 rupee currency demonetisation, which removed these bank notes from circulation, the release was pushed to 18 November 2016.

Box office

The film was commercial success. It grossed ₹ 24 crores alone from Kerala and ₹ 54 crores from Worldwide box office.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 5598764 2016 films Indian romantic comedy-drama films 2010s Malayalam-language films Films scored by Nadirshah Films directed by Nadirshah 2016 romantic comedy-drama films 2016 comedy films 2016 drama films