''Kochaal'' is 2022 Indian
action film
Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life ...
in the Malayalam language, directed by Shyam Mohan. It features
Krishna Shankar
Krishna Sankar is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. His notable films include ''Neram'' (2013), ''Premam'' (2015), ''Marubhoomiyile Aana'' (2016) and ''Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' (2017).
Career
Krishna Sankar started his c ...
,
Murali Gopy
Gopynathan Velayudhan Nair Muralikrishnan (born 4 March 1972), professionally credited as Murali Gopy, is an Indian actor-screenwriter, producer, author, singer, lyricist, music composer and journalist. He has written critically acclaimed films ...
,
Indrans
Indrans is an Indian actor and former costume designer, who appears in Malayalam films.His mentor was Shiyas M S, a law college student. He started his film career as a costume designer and actor in 1981 and got a breakthrough in 1994 with the ...
, and
Shine Tom Chacko
Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema. After working as an assistant to director Kamal for about 9 years, he forayed into acting through the film. '' Gaddama'' ...
in lead roles. It was produced by Sierra Talkies.
Cast
*
Krishna Shankar
Krishna Sankar is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. His notable films include ''Neram'' (2013), ''Premam'' (2015), ''Marubhoomiyile Aana'' (2016) and ''Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' (2017).
Career
Krishna Sankar started his c ...
as
CPO
CPO may refer to:
Occupations
* Certified Professional Organizer
* Certified Protection Officer, a professional certification for security officers from the International Foundation for Protection Officers
* Chief people officer, a corporate of ...
Sreekuttan.
*
Murali Gopy
Gopynathan Velayudhan Nair Muralikrishnan (born 4 March 1972), professionally credited as Murali Gopy, is an Indian actor-screenwriter, producer, author, singer, lyricist, music composer and journalist. He has written critically acclaimed films ...
as
DYSP Simon Thomas.
*
Indrans
Indrans is an Indian actor and former costume designer, who appears in Malayalam films.His mentor was Shiyas M S, a law college student. He started his film career as a costume designer and actor in 1981 and got a breakthrough in 1994 with the ...
as
Senior CPO Poulose.
*
Shine Tom Chacko
Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema. After working as an assistant to director Kamal for about 9 years, he forayed into acting through the film. '' Gaddama'' ...
as Pinker Babu.
*
Vijayaraghavan
Vijayaraghavan (born 20 December 1951) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He is popular for his character roles. He is the son of popular drama and cinema artist N. N. Pillai. He got his break by playing the iconic ...
as Paily.
*
Gokulan as SCPO.
Production
The puja function of the film was held in
Kochi
Kochi (), also known as Cochin ( ) ( the official name until 1996) is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of K ...
.The film shooting started in December 2019 but postponed due to the
COVID-19
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pandemic. The teaser and trailer was released prior to the main release of the film.
Release
The film was released on 10 June 2022 in theatres
and the film streamed in
ZEE5
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on 27 November 2022.
Reception
Vinod Nair, a critic of
The Times of India
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, gave the film 3 stars out of 5, stating that "Shyam Mohan’s direction is lacking is creating
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References
External links
* {{imdb title, 20836390
2020s Malayalam-language films
Indian action films
Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic