Panthrandu

2022 Malayalam-language film
Vinayakan
  • Dev Mohan
  • Shine Tom Chacko
  • Lal
CinematographySwaroop Sobha SankarEdited byNabu UsmanMusic byAlphons Joseph
Production
company
Skypass Entertainment
Release date
  • 24 June 2022 (2022-06-24)
Running time
146 minutesCountryIndiaLanguageMalayalam

Panthrandu (transl. Twelve)[1] is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Leo Thaddeus. The film stars Vinayakan, Dev Mohan, Shine Tom Chacko and Lal in important roles.[2][3][4][5]

Cast

  • Dev Mohan as Emmanuel, an oud player[6]
  • Vinayakan as Anthro[7]
  • Shine Tom Chacko as Pathro, Anthro's younger brother
  • Lal as Peelu
  • Srinda as Sicily, Pathro's wife
  • Sreelatha Namboothiri as Rossy, Sicily's mother
  • Amala Rose kurian as Rachel , zacheaus’s daughter
  • Veena Nair as Elsie, Anthro's sister
  • Prashanth Murali as Jude
  • James Eliya as Srank Paily
  • Sundara Pandyan as Yacob, Elsie's husband
  • Sohan Seenulal as Zacchaeus
  • Vijayakumar as S.I. Vattaoli
  • Vettukili Prakash as Lazar
  • Jayakrishnan as Kora
  • Swetha Vinod as Mariya
  • Oorali Martin as John

Production

The film began production in 2021.[8] During the press conference of the film when Vinayakan was asked about his #MeToo allegations, he said that he has never harmed any woman.[9][10][11]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack features three songs composed by Alphons Joseph . The lyrics were written by Joe Paul , Hari Narayanan and San Jaimt.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Thatti Veezhaan"Leo ThaddeusMartin Oorali1:46
2."Padakal Unnare"Joe Paul & San JaimtHector Lewis , San Jaimt & ThirumaLi3:17
3."Melle"Hari NarayananShahabaz Aman3:39
Total length:8:02

Release and reception

The film released on 24 June 2022.[12]

V. Vinod Nair of The Times of India wrote that "The film with its themes of friendship, family and love between brothers, amid the action thriller feel, makes it an entertainer for the family audience, as well".[13] Sarin S. Rajan of Malayala Manorama called the film's flow slow but praised the visuals and strong screenplay.[14]

References

  1. ^ "What does the number 12 mean to director Leo Thaddeus". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  2. ^ "മിസ്റ്റിക് ആക്ഷൻ ഡ്രാമയുമായി വിനായകനും ഷൈൻ ടോം ചാക്കോയും ദേവ് മോഹനും; ലിയോ തദേവൂസിന്റെ 'പന്ത്രണ്ട്'". Mathrubhumi. 6 February 2022. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Panthrandu | 'പടകളുണരെ...കുരുതി വഴിയേ'; 'പന്ത്രണ്ട്' എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ ലിറിക്കല്‍ വീഡിയോ പുറത്ത്". News18 Malayalam. 16 April 2022. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  4. ^ "കടലിന്റെ ഭംഗിയും ഗംഭീര സംഘട്ടനവും; പന്ത്രണ്ട് ട്രെയ്‌ലർ". Mathrubhumi. 7 May 2022. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  5. ^ "'41 ദിനരാത്രങ്ങൾ, ഒറ്റ ശരീരമായി ഞങ്ങൾ'; ശ്രദ്ധ നേടി വിനായകനും ഷൈൻ ടോമും ദേവ് മോഹനും ഒരുമിച്ചുള്ള ചിത്രം". Samayam Malayalam. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  6. ^ Soman, Deepa. "Dev Mohan was guided by Alphonse Joseph to play oud in mystical action drama Panthrandu - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  7. ^ "First look of Leo Thaddeus' Panthrandu out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  8. ^ "വിനായകനും ലാലും ഷൈനും ദേവും ഒന്നിക്കുന്ന ലിയോ 'പന്ത്രണ്ട്'; ലിയോ തദേവൂസിന്‍റെ പുതിയ ചിത്രത്തിന് തുടക്കം". Samayam Malayalam. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Panthrandu: Vinayakan Loses His Cool Over 'Me Too' Question". News18. 17 June 2022. Archived from the original on 24 June 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Actor Vinayakan lashes out against media personnel regarding 'Me Too' controversy". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  11. ^ "Shine Tom Viral Video: 'ചേട്ടാ ഓടല്ലേ, കാലുവയ്യാത്തതല്ലേ'; മാധ്യമങ്ങൾക്ക് പിടികൊടുക്കാതെ തിയേറ്ററിൽ നിന്ന് ഇറങ്ങി ഓടി ഷൈൻ". Zee News Malayalam. 24 June 2022. Archived from the original on 14 July 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  12. ^ "Panthrandu | മലയാള ചിത്രം 'പന്ത്രണ്ട്' ജൂൺ റിലീസ്; റിലീസ് തിയതി പുറത്തുവിട്ടു". News18 Malayalam. 14 April 2022. Archived from the original on 14 April 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Panthrand Movie Review: A disjointed gang story". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  14. ^ "പക, വൈരാഗ്യം, പ്രതിരോധം; ക്വട്ടഷന്റെ കഥ പറയുന്ന 'പന്ത്രണ്ട്'". Mathrubhumi. 25 June 2022. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

External links

  • Panthrandu at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata