''Pakalum Paathiravum'' is a 2023 Indian

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film directed by

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, starring

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and

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in lead roles. The film is a remake of the 2018 Kannada film ''

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''. The film had its theatrical release on 3 March 2023. Subsequently, it was made available to stream on

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on 28 April 2023. The film received mixed reviews.

Synopsis

''Pakalum Paathiravum'' is the story of Michael, a wildlife photographer, who starts his journey from Kochi to Mysore with a hideous intent. The movie discusses the uptight moments that happen when he passes through the Maoist-occupied inlands of Wayanad.

Cast

as Michael Vareeth *

as Mercy Vareeth *

as Janakiraman * Gokulam Gopalan as Father *

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as Mariya Vareeth * Manoj K U as Vareeth *

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* Tamizh as Maniyan * Ullas Panthalam * Bibin George * Poojapura Radhakrishnan * Jays Jose

Production

The film was announced on 5 December 2021 and the principal photography started the next day. The film was released on 3 March 2023. Director Ajai Vasudev, who has helmed three

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starrers previously, announced his fourth film for Sree Gokulam Movies starring

and

. Actor

, who played the antagonist in ''

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'' was signed to play an important role.

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was signed to compose the background score. Producer Gokulam Gopalan also played an important role.

Reception

A citric from ''

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'' wrote that "Kunchacko Boban brings the star presence to the movie and gives a good 'man of mystery' feel" and gave 3 stars out of 5. Sajin Shrijith critic of ''

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'' noted that " In a movie headlined by Kunchacko Boban, I never expected to find Guru Somasundaram to be the only entertaining factor, albeit briefly.". S.R.Praveen critic of ''

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'' wrote that "Outdated ideas in the screenplay and poor character writing ruin this thrilling story about greed and hopelessness".'' Onmanorama'' critic stated that " The performances by all the actors are commendable.'' IndianExpress.com'' critic gave a mixture of reviews.

References

External links

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Indian thriller films Malayalam remakes of Kannada films