Pranaya Vilasam

Pranaya Vilasam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNikhil Muraly
Written byJyothish M
Sunu AV
Produced by
  • Siby Chavara
  • Renjith Nair
Starring
CinematographyShinoz
Edited byBinu Nepolean
Music byShaan Rahman
Production
company
Green Room Productions
Release date
  • 24 February 2023 (2023-02-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Pranaya Vilasam (lit. 'Love address') is a 2023 Indian Malayalam movie directed by Nikhil Muraly and produced by Siby Chavara and Renjith Nair[1] under the banner Green Room Productions. It stars Arjun Ashokan, Mamitha Baiju and Anaswara Rajan in the lead roles. The film was released on 24 February 2023. The film received mixed reviews and became a box office bomb.

Plot

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Sooraj is an aspiring musician, who is in a serious relationship with his best friend Gopika. On the other hand, he is not on good terms with his family as his dad Rajeevan opposes his choice of being a musician and forces him to go into another career path.

During the thick of this father-son rivalry, his mother, Rajeevan's wife Anusree is forgotten about by the duo. Rajeevan not seemingly satisfied in his relationship seeks out his once-serious ex-girlfriend Meera. They meet and talk about the old times.

One day, Anusree passes away. The father and son slowly begin to understand the importance and impact she had on their lives and the people around her as they grieve her death. Gopika supports Sooraj as much as she can during this time. At the same time, Rajeevan feels guilty about Meera. One day while cleaning out Anusree's things, Rajeevan comes across a diary of hers. The diary accounted for love notes and poems not detailing a timeline, that were clearly not meant for Rajeevan. An enraged Rajeevan feeling she was betraying him all this time storms out. Sooraj finds the book and realises it is for a lover that came before Rajeevan. Realising his mother wanted this ex of hers to honour her after her death, he eventually suggests locating this man to his father en route to the place to spread her ashes and honour his mother's last wish. His father initially against this idea slowly comes to and agrees.

Finding and telling this man about her death and discovering Anusree's essence which was once lost in the chaos of her family encapsulated the rest of the story.

Cast

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  • Arjun Ashokan as Sooraj
  • Mamitha Baiju as Gopika, Sooraj's girlfriend
  • Sreedhanya as Anusree, Sooraj's mother and Rajeevan's wife
  • Miya George as Meera, Rajeevan's ex-girlfriend
  • Manoj K U as Rajeevan, Sooraj's father and Anusree's husband
  • Hakkim Shah as Vinod, Anusree's ex-boyfriend
  • Sivadas Kannur as Gopika's father
  • Sarath Sabha as Satheeshan, Rajeevan's office mate
  • Unnimaya Naalppadam as Ramla, Sooraj's neighbour
  • Arjun Unnikrishnan as Vinay, Sooraj's friend
  • Sabeeta George as Sreedevi, Anusree's sister
  • Irshadali Kamal

Production

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The first look of the film was released on 31 December 2022.[2] The film marks the reunion of Arjun Ashokan, Mamitha Baiju and Anaswara Rajan, who played the lead characters in Super Sharanya. The production company announced the release date for 17 February 2023 [3] and it was postponed and released on 24 February 2023.[4] The teaser, lyrics video and trailer were released later.[5][6][7]

Box office

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According to The Times of India, the film collected Rs 2.05 crores in 10 days and became a box office bomb.[8]

Reception

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Anjana George critic of Times of India gave 3.5 stars out of and wrote that it was "a fresh take on romance".[9] S.R.Praveen, a critic of The Hindu, gave a mixed review.[10] Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express stated that "Pranaya Vilasam is one of those. It struck an emotional chord. It attains closure. Mission accomplished." and gave 3.5 out of 5.[11] Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTplay wrote that "Apart from a few moments that would tug at heartstrings, Pranaya Vilasam is a meandering affair that doesn't quite hit home."[12]

However, a critic from Samayam gave 3.5 stars out of 5.[13] The Indian Express critic gave a mixed review and gave 3 out 5 rating[14] Anna MM Vetticad Critic of First Post stated that "Pranaya Vilasam wants to break new ground but is either too afraid or unable to go the whole hog. Neither here nor there is nowhere, and consequently, it ends up being lukewarm." and have 2.25 rating out of 5.[15] Manorama Online critic gave a mixed review.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Pranaya Vilasam OTT release date out". Cinema Express. 4 April 2023. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Anaswara Rajan - Arjun Ashokan starrer 'Pranaya Vilasam' first look out". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Pranaya Vilasam starring Arjun Ashokan, Anaswara, and Mamitha gets a release date". Cinema Express. 30 January 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Pranaya Vilasam". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Lyric video out for Pranaya Vilasam song Karayan Marannu Ninno". Cinema Express. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Teaser of Arjun Ashokan's Pranaya Vilasam is out". Cinema Express. 11 February 2023. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Love, heartbreak and the celebration of youth; Pranaya Vilasam trailer is here". Cinema Express. 23 February 2023. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  8. ^ "'Pranaya Vilasam' box office collection day 10: Arjun Ashokan starrer mints Rs 2.05 crores". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Pranaya Vilasam Movie Review : A fresh take on romance". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  10. ^ Praveen, S. R. (25 February 2023). "'Pranaya Vilasam' movie review: juggling time frames to shape up a pleasant take on lost love and understanding in relationships". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  11. ^ "'Pranaya Vilasam' review: Emotionally stirring tale about finding closure". The New Indian Express. 25 February 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Pranaya Vilasam review: Few poignant moments keep this film afloat". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  13. ^ "പ്രണയ വിലാസം". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  14. ^ "കാതൽ മരങ്ങൾ പൂക്കുമ്പോൾ, മനസ്സുതൊട്ട് 'പ്രണയവിലാസം'; റിവ്യൂ". Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  15. ^ "Pranaya Vilasam movie review: Honouring Mom, but with kind consideration to Dad's hypocrisy". Firstpost. 6 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  16. ^ "മനസ്സിൽ തൊടുന്ന പ്രണയം; മതിമറന്നാസ്വദിക്കാം ഈ 'പ്രണയവിലാസം'; റിവ്യൂ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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