''Ottakoru Kaamukan'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language

romantic drama Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...

film directed by debutantes Ajinlal and Jayan Vannery and stars

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'' ...

, debutante

Arundhati Nair Arundhati Nair is an Indian actress who is known for her work in Tamil and Malayalam films. Career Arundhati starred in ''Ponge Ezhu Manohara'' (2014) and ''Virumandikum Sivanandikum'' (2016) before gaining recognition for her role as Vijay An ...

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 ...

, Shalu Rahim,

Joju George Joseph George, better known as Joju George (born 22 October 1977) is an Indian actor, playback singer and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in Malayalam films and worked on Tamil projects as well. In 2015, he won the ...

and Abhirami.

Cast

as Vinu *

as Annie *

as Kathrina *Shalu Rahim as Dominique *

as Anantakrishnan * Abhirami as Meera *

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 Paulose *

Kalabhavan Shajohn 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 Firoz Khan *

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 Leon Joseph *

Balachandran Chullikkadu Balachandran Chullikkad (born 30 July 1957) is an Indian poet, orator, lyricist and actor in Malayalam-language. Early life Balachandran was born in Paravur, Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He completed his graduation in English literature from the ...

as older Dominic *

Chembil Ashokan Chembil Ashokan is an actor in the Malayalam film industry. He is from Chembu - Vaikom. He has played many notable characters in Malayalam cinema. Filmography Television *Kadamattathu Kathanar (JaiHind TV) *Bhasi Bahadoor (Mazhavil Manorama ...

as matrimonial advertisement girl's father *

Shaheen Siddique Shaheen Siddique (born 21 February 1989) is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. The son of film actor Siddique, Shaheen made his debut with the Malayalam film ''Pathemari'' (2015) directed by National Award winner Salim Ahamed. He ...

as Rahul Rajashekaran *

Dain Davis Dain Davis (born 20 January 1995) often known as DD is an Indian actor, comedian and television host, who works in Malayalam-language films and television shows. He won the talent hunt show ''Komady Circus'' (2016) telecasted by Mazhavil Manorama ...

as Josekutty *Manesh Krishnan *Manu M. Lal *Tosh Christy *Sreejith Kottarakkara *Sanjay Pal *Nimi Manuel * Meera Nair

Production

The film showcases several love stories: Shine Tom Chacko and Arundhati Nair, Joju George and Abhiramai, and Shahul Rahul and Lijomol Jose.

Soundtrack

The songs are composed by Vishnu Mohan Sithara.The first song "Aathmaavil" features Shalu Rahim and

falling in love on various osscasions including at church and at school. The second song "Vennila Kathiro" depicts love between

and

, who are a couple in the film.

Reception

''The Times of India'' gave the film a rating of two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Through ''Ottakkoru Kamukan'', Shine Tom Chacko along with its directors Ajinlal and Jayan have offered a romantic trip that is drenched with rooted-to-reality love stories".

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 9244322 Indian romantic drama films 2018 romantic drama films