Madanolsavam (2023 film)

Madanolsavam
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySudheesh Gopinath
Screenplay byRatheesh Balakrishnan Poduval
Story byE Santhosh Kumar
Produced byVinayaka Ajith
Starring
CinematographyShehnad Jalal
Music byChristo Xavier
Production
companies
Saina Movies
Ajith Vinayaka Films
Release date
  • 14 April 2023 (2023-04-14)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Madanolsavam is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film directed by Sudheesh Gopinath and featuring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Babu Antony, Rajesh Madhavan and Bhama Arun in lead roles. Produced by Vinayaka Ajith under the banner of Saina Movies, the film portrays the protagonist's journey from being a mere cog in the wheel to defying the odds and fighting his unusual circumstances to regain control of his life and destiny.

Premise

Two men who share the same first name sparks off the drama in Madanolsavam. In Balal, Kasaragod Madanan Mallakkara (Suraj Venjaramoodu) paints chickens and sells them for a living. During an election, the state's dominant party puts him up as a dummy candidate against the wealthy Madanan Manjakkaran (Babu Antony) to confuse voters. He is then kidnapped by the Namboothiri goons (Rajesh Madhavan and Ranji Kankol) and is tossed like a ping-pong ball between the two parties. Also tossed around with him are his aunt, the widow Alice and her child. Madanan dwells in a state of inertia in the early part of the film. Just when he is getting his act together, his life is snatched from him. He is naïve and uninterested in the goings-on beyond his own little world until then. Madanolsavam examines the question of whether he does and can stay that way when powerful forces threaten to rip his existence to shreds.

Cast

Production

The shooting of the film was wrap up on 13 December 2022.[1] Later the trailer and teaser was released.[2][3][4]

Reception

Swathi P. Ajith, critic of Onmanorama, wrote that "Madanolsavam is a great choice for viewers who are looking for a movie that is not too serious but still funny and entertaining."[5] A critic from OTTplay stated that "Madanolsavam has enough laughs and would definitely please those who are inclined to social satires, but the movie's required more verve to keep the audience engaged in the second half" and gave 3 out of 5 ratings.[6]

References

  1. ^ "It's a wrap for Suraj Venjaramoodu starrer 'Madanolsavam'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  2. ^ "'Madanolsavam' trailer: Suraj Venjaramoodu to play a crooked man in this comedy entertainer". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  3. ^ "'Madanolsavam has an eternally relevant subject'". The New Indian Express. 13 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Suraj's 'Madanolsavam' gets trailer; a crime-comedy?". The New Indian Express. 4 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  5. ^ "'Madanolsavam' Review: Suraj Venjaramoodu leads a laughter-filled romp through politics". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Madanolsavam review: Suraj Venjaramoodu's satire has laughs but needed more zing". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.