Puthiya Theerangal

Puthiya Theerangal

Film poster
Directed by Sathyan Anthikad
Produced by Anto Joseph
Written by Benny P Nayarambalam
Starring Nedumudi Venu
Namitha Pramod
Nivin Pauly
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography Venu
Edited by K. Rajagopal
Production
company
Ann Mega Media
Distributed by Ann Mega Media
Release dates
  • 27 September 2012 (2012-09-27)[1]
Running time
 126 minutes
Country India
Language Malayalam
Box office ₹1.01 crore (US$150,000)[2]

Puthiya Theerangal (Malayalam: പുതിയ തീരങ്ങള്‍; English: The New Shores) is a 2012 Indian Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, produced by Anto Joseph, and written by Benny P Nayarambalam. It stars Nedumudi Venu, Namitha Pramod and Nivin Pauly in the lead roles.[3] The music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was a box office failure, a first for Sathyan Anthikad after long years of consistent box office successes.

Plot

The film is happening by the seaside.The story is focused on the life of a young girl named Thamara, who lives on her own at the shore, after the death of her parents. Sometime later she finds an old man and she feels like having got her father back. The story dwells on the bond between the two and how that changes in the presence of the few new people who land up and start to live on the banks of the sea.

Cast

Production

Puthiya Theerangal is produced by Anto Joseph under the banner of Aan Mega Media and scripted by Benny P Nayarambalam.[4] Audiography was done by M. R. Rajakrishnan .

Soundtrack

Puthiya Theerangal
Soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja
Released 9 September 2012 (2012-09-09)
Recorded 2012
Genre Film soundtrack
Length 12:50
Language Malayalam
Label Mathrubhumi Music
Producer Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja chronology
Neethane En Ponvasantham •
(2012)		 Puthiya Theerangal •
(2012)		 Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu •
(2012)

The soundtrack will be composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Kaithapram. The album consists of three songs. The audio rights of the film were acquired by Mathrubhumi Music. The album was launched on 9 September 2012 at Kochi. The soundtrack received generally positive reviews from music critics. "Rajagopuram" song was widely appreciated and the pick of the album.

Tracklist
No. TitleLyricsSinger(s) Length
1. "Rajagopuram"  KaithapramVijay Yesudas, Shweta Mohan 4:05
2. "Sindoora pottu"  KaithapramMadhu Balakrishnan 4:25
3. "Marippeelikkatte"  KaithapramMadhu Balakrishnan 4:20
Total length:
 12:50

Reception

Puthiya Theerangal received mixed reviews upon release with most critics complaining that it is a typical Sathyan Anthikad film with nothing new to offer. Sify.com gives the verdict "Disappointing" and says, "Puthiya Theerangal has nothing new about it and ends up as a meek affair. With clichéd situations and half-baked characters, the film is a lazy effort from one of Kerala’s most popular directors ever."[5] Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com says Puthiya Theerangal has some good performances but in the end it leaves us with mixed feelings. He rated the film .[6] Oneindia.in was somewhat impressed with the film. In a review which rates the film , its critic comments that the film "spells the same 'Sathyan Anthikkad' magic".[7] it.flopped

Accolades

Ceremony Category Nominee Result
2nd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Lyricist Kaithapram for "Rajagopuram" Nominated
Best Female Debutant Namitha Pramod Nominated

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/sathyan-anthikkads-puthiya-theerangal-to-release-on-september-27/55282/story.htm
  2. ↑ Malayalam Films of 2013
  3. ↑ "Puthiya Theerangal: Nedumudi, Namitha play the lead - South Cinema - Malayalam News - ibnlive". Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
  4. ↑ 13 August 2012 By Shruti Karthikeyan DC. "Sathyan names it Puthiya Theerangal". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
  5. ↑ "Movie Review: Puthiya Theerangal". Sify.
  6. ↑ "Review: Puthiya Theerangal has nothing new to offer"
  7. ↑ "Puthiya Theerangal Movie Review – A typical Sathyan Anthikkad film"

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